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I have a 97 Sportster and went to adjust the clutch. Following service manual and of course one of the Torx 27 screws is stripped out so that the socket keeps popping out. Anyone have any ideas on how to get this one screw out. I have heard easy outs etc.. a link would be helpful thanks
I'd get a cheap torx socket the right size and JB Weld it to the screw. use a bit of tape to keep the JB in place til it sets. Once it sets, unscrew it and throw away. Have done this on a few occasions and it works. HTH
A good impact driver will be your friend. This will not be the first time you have trouble with inspection cover screws. I got a cheap one for like 12 bucks at auto zone, and get the proper bit of course... Gets them out if you have any meat left at all on the screw to grab onto.
I'd get a cheap torx socket the right size and JB Weld it to the screw. use a bit of tape to keep the JB in place til it sets. Once it sets, unscrew it and throw away. Have done this on a few occasions and it works. HTH
Just for reference, it's good up to about 650°. I've repaired cylinder heads with it when the sealing area is gouged or pitted. Just don't use the quick set variety.
Just for reference, it's good up to about 650°. I've repaired cylinder heads with it when the sealing area is gouged or pitted. Just don't use the quick set variety.
I used some recently for the first time, let it set 26 hours. But it still seemed slightly gooey. Does it never get solid hard?
It does have a shelf life and temp does affect curing. Also the 50-50 mix has to be as close as possible and mixed very well. Properly done it will get hard enough to drill and tap just like the base metal. I prefer it to heli-coils or the like. Does require patience though. Repaired many corroded boat motor blocks with it.
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883 Sportster Clutch adjustment
