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Spent a LOT of time trying to get the right muffler off. No luck. I'll start another post for tips on that.
Use PB Blaster, spray it on the slip-on/head pipe joint real good and let set overnight. Then use a rubber band clamp around the muffler to start twisting it back and forth.
Last edited by Bowhunter61; Oct 3, 2017 at 01:09 PM.
I've had a few mufflers that were harder to get off then they should have been, and this is what I did. Loosen the clamp and slide it towards the front. Using a propane torch, heat the MUFFLER end not the pipe, and tap on it with a mallet and or a piece of wood. Heat it just enough to expand the muffler end a bit, not so much as to discolor it. Twist it it a little while tapping on. What ever it takes.,,,
Harley Crate Engine, or Harley Long-Block Replacement Program.
You can rebuild the engine the way you want, but how much can
you afford to spend ? ? Myself I would go big as you Can on A
rebuilding.
There was a Forum member here that got a High Out Put 103 engine & put
it in his 2007 Road King and was happy with it. I think it was Notgrownup.
Use PB Blaster, spray it on the slip-on/head pipe joint real good and let set overnight. Then use a rubber band clamp around the muffler to start twisting it back and forth.
PB Blaster works good, I prefer Kroil, but it's said that a fifty fifty mix of acetone and ATF is the best penetrating fluid of all.
OP, if you want a pic of the 'rubber band clamp' that Bowhunter speaks of, let me know, I believe KD tools and a few others make them...I've got one and it works as well as anything could in twisting mufflers without damaging them.
OP, if you want a pic of the 'rubber band clamp' that Bowhunter speaks of, let me know, I believe KD tools and a few others make them...I've got one and it works as well as anything could in twisting mufflers without damaging them.
I would appreciate that. Thank you. My google search left me a little confused, but I did find this device, called a rubber strap wrench, that might be the ticket:
I would appreciate that. Thank you. My google search left me a little confused, but I did find this device, called a rubber strap wrench, that might be the ticket:
That's the one! Works good! Mine was made by KD Tools, but it's essentially the same tool...hit the pipe joint with your choice of penetrating fluid...except WD40, it's not a penetrating fluid nor a lubricant, but it's the best as a water displacement agent (Water Displacement, 40th formula), or as a way to get gunk off your bike. Some folks will differ, but that's ok...let it soak for a while, then have at with your strap wrench!
I would appreciate that. Thank you. My google search left me a little confused, but I did find this device, called a rubber strap wrench, that might be the ticket:
I'm no expert, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say this is not good.
Making progress.
This did the trick. I hope it doesn't hurt anything to do it this way.
Lucky for me, I'm taking the inner primary off anyway. Maybe I should grind it down a little while I have it off so next time I need to remove the rotor I don't have to grind it while it's on the motorcycle.
Well guys, by tomorrow I should have the engine out and then I'll take a peak inside. I'll let you know what I find.
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