Compensating Sprocket Nut
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Compensating Sprocket Nut
Having problems with breaking the compensator nut loose. It is on my 1976 FLH and has probably never been off. I have locked the sprockets so there is no motor movement and put a 2 foot breaker bar and sprocket on the nut and have pt my whole 215 lbs on the bar with no movement at all. I know these cause problems some time. Any suggestions?
I should add that I have an impact, but my compressor is not giving me enough pressure to make a difference.
I should add that I have an impact, but my compressor is not giving me enough pressure to make a difference.
Last edited by Gully; 01-19-2012 at 06:53 PM.
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Put some heat on it with a propane or oxy-acetylene torch.
Put the heat right on the head of it.
Start with maybe three minutes of it and try to loosen it.
Do it again if it still doesn't come loose.
The most stubborn one I have come across took three tries using a propane torch.
Put the heat right on the head of it.
Start with maybe three minutes of it and try to loosen it.
Do it again if it still doesn't come loose.
The most stubborn one I have come across took three tries using a propane torch.
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I had one that was stuck. I finally loaded the bike up and took it to a truck stop where they changed big rig tires and had a 3/4 impact. If you progress to this point, take your socket and a 3/4 to 1/2 adapter with you, unless your socket is already a 3/4 that you've stepped down. I know this is a pain, but the only other alternative is to cut the nut head off. I feel your pain. Let us know how it turns out.
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Thanks for all the advise. I can honestly say I have never come up against a nut like this in my while life (except maybe my wife)..I am convinced that it is welded and I just can't see the bead! I have heated it (in 3 min increments) and let it cool several times, tried the 1/2 impact both ways for I don't know how long and am using a 3/4" drive and socket on a (new) 2 1/2 foot breaker bar and am lifting the rear of the bike right off the ground (on a stand to keep it upright) with the pressure on it....I need a way to strap the bike to the ground and get a pipe for more leverage...if that does not work then I give up and will load the bike up and take it to a garage...I hate giving up though! I am definitely no softy, but this bike is kicking my ***...(and back). Thanks again..that nut is coming off one way or another soon!