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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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On the inside of a 74 xlh primary cover where the hole for the cable goes in,is there supposed to be a nut welded on the inside of the cover?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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I think not. It could be that the threads in the cover itself have been stripped and the welded in nut is there as a fix.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Thanks Mick.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Absolutley not. Mine is laying on my table saw right now. Ain't gots no nut. As Mick says the threads in the cover are stripped.
 
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