Timer Cover Surprise
Timer Cover Surprise
I decided to go with just one small gaudy piece in the way of a timer cover from Figure Machine. Props to the company for good customer service, fast shipping and a really well made piece.
Two surprised when I installed it.
First, my last HD was a shovel head, so, I was surprised to find NOTHING behind the cover on my TC103. It's just an empty cavity. Oh well, I guess guys like to add their stuff and HD thought this is a good place to do it.
Second, the fasteners were barely snug. They weren't loose, but I could have easily removed them with a small screwdriver handle and T20 bit. I put a dab of blue when I put them back. Just a habit.
I think I'll find some black allen head cap screws though.
Two surprised when I installed it.
First, my last HD was a shovel head, so, I was surprised to find NOTHING behind the cover on my TC103. It's just an empty cavity. Oh well, I guess guys like to add their stuff and HD thought this is a good place to do it.
Second, the fasteners were barely snug. They weren't loose, but I could have easily removed them with a small screwdriver handle and T20 bit. I put a dab of blue when I put them back. Just a habit.
I think I'll find some black allen head cap screws though.
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That could have been a mistake. Only time will tell. I've lost count of the numbers on those screws that snapped off because they were tightened a little more than "snug". Slightly more than finger tight is all they have to be, without any help.
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From: Virginia
When I changed out my timing cover the screws would just barely be snug when I tried to tighten them too.
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They're coming blackout tomorrow anyway. They need to be Allen head to match all the fasteners close to them.
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