derby cover torque screws
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derby cover torque screws
Any one have sucess breaking loose the factory torque screws for the derby cover ? I have twisted 3 craftman torque bits and have only managed to break 1 loose. The new cover I bought says after putting the cover on torque to 50-60, there ain't no way the factory screws are at 50-60.
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RE: derby cover torque screws
VnVjames,
I hope you don't get to this point. This is my post from last week. I hope some of these pointers help.
jdog
https://www.hdforums.com/m_633022/tm.htm
I hope you don't get to this point. This is my post from last week. I hope some of these pointers help.
jdog
https://www.hdforums.com/m_633022/tm.htm
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From: GA
RE: derby cover torque screws
Vnvjames, when I had my sportster and changed out the derby cover, I had to use an impact tool. It was a manual one where you put the bit in at one end and tap the other end with a hammer. As you tap it, it slowly turns the screw and eventually breaks it loose. I know it sounds harsh, but that was the only way I could get them off the first time. Good luck and don't strip 'em.
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RE: derby cover torque screws
Agreed with the above. Even though I didn't use one and I subsequently went to drillin', the Harley Wrench on these boards recommended the same thing - impact tool. However method you go, get allen replacements.
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RE: derby cover torque screws
once you get the buggers out theres nothing wrong with torx if you have decent wrench and dont tighten em dwn like crazy.fer chrissakes its a dam inspection cover is all no real need fer torque even
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RE: derby cover torque screws
a trick i learned ~~~~~~~~~~~ take the bit (#27)..tap each bolt with the bit on the screw... take a hammer,give it 4 or 5 good hits... this always seems to beak them loose ... the use never-sieze,please .. i hate those puckerer$$$$ !!!!
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RE: derby cover torque screws
Seems like there's a plague with those damn derby cover bolts. They all seem to be overtorqued from the factory and subsequently strip when you try to remove them. Had to drill out four of mine.
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From: Rome,NY
RE: derby cover torque screws
I had to drill out 1 of mine the first time I opened it up. Of course that was before I realized I needed a # 27 torx bit not a #25 [:@] I have had it open plenty of times since then with no trouble.