Tranny removal tips?
Road Captain
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From: Indian Head, PA
Of course that's just a guess. I always end up having to use a lot more force when removing my filter than I do when re installing a new one.
That's okay though. I've read through this whole thread and still have no idea what a trap door is! LOL! I know it's just a matter of time before I learn for myself first hand...
That's okay though. I've read through this whole thread and still have no idea what a trap door is! LOL! I know it's just a matter of time before I learn for myself first hand...
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From: Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand
Of course that's just a guess. I always end up having to use a lot more force when removing my filter than I do when re installing a new one.
That's okay though. I've read through this whole thread and still have no idea what a trap door is! LOL! I know it's just a matter of time before I learn for myself first hand...
That's okay though. I've read through this whole thread and still have no idea what a trap door is! LOL! I know it's just a matter of time before I learn for myself first hand...
I guess they call it a "trap door" because all sorts of weirdness can happen to the unwary person who opens it and blunders in without a torch and starts messing with stuff
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From: Northern Ontario
Well Digger I'm pretty sure your correct on off filter tighten mount. Just not sure where the heck I'm going to get a left handed thread bolt although I can drill it and helicoil with a right hand bolt easy enough , but.
Oh ya trapdoor is the the part on the tranny the counter shaft and mainshaft are tightened down to then the clutch mechanism cover is bolted to that. But I think your joshing with me, all the cool guys know what a trapdoor is.
Oh ya trapdoor is the the part on the tranny the counter shaft and mainshaft are tightened down to then the clutch mechanism cover is bolted to that. But I think your joshing with me, all the cool guys know what a trapdoor is.
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If you drill it out and put a right hand thread in it, it can/will loosen when you remove the filter. That's the reason it is left handed. Left handed threaded anyting costs more, so nobody uses them unless they have to. Hope this helps.
John
John
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Thanks John I got a left handed bolt ordered from Fastenal and it will be here tuesday about 4 bux. So if I get it back together tomorrow I'l take another dive into the dark waters and pull the starter and jackshaft bolt to get it right.