wrenchers, I got Primary bolts problem
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Olympia Wa.
RE: wrenchers, I got Primary bolts problem
a little tip on getting stripped or rounded out screws out:
put a little dab offine valve lapping compound on the screw or torx fastner.
even if it is already rounded out, your phillips tipor torx tip will definatly grip
to the point, if it does'nt break it loose, it will break the tip off your screwdriver
or torx bit.
put a little dab offine valve lapping compound on the screw or torx fastner.
even if it is already rounded out, your phillips tipor torx tip will definatly grip
to the point, if it does'nt break it loose, it will break the tip off your screwdriver
or torx bit.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Moorhead, MN
RE: wrenchers, I got Primary bolts problem
ORIGINAL: CrackOfDawn
Justnervous about whacking it any harder. I do have the penetration oil on them today.
Justnervous about whacking it any harder. I do have the penetration oil on them today.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Cumming Ga
RE: wrenchers, I got Primary bolts problem
All of the Torx and Phillips heads that you can use on a rachet are designed to shear or break long before the screw should stip or break. Just ask your local Snap-on man. I have broken 3 phillips head drivers on one screw before it came loose one time, not on a motorcycle, on an airplane.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Euless, TX
RE: wrenchers, I got Primary bolts problem
What is this stuff...never heard of it...where do you get it?
ORIGINAL: DZLDR
a little tip on getting stripped or rounded out screws out:
put a little dab offine valve lapping compound on the screw or torx fastner.
even if it is already rounded out, your phillips tipor torx tip will definatly grip
to the point, if it does'nt break it loose, it will break the tip off your screwdriver
or torx bit.
a little tip on getting stripped or rounded out screws out:
put a little dab offine valve lapping compound on the screw or torx fastner.
even if it is already rounded out, your phillips tipor torx tip will definatly grip
to the point, if it does'nt break it loose, it will break the tip off your screwdriver
or torx bit.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 681
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From: N.E. Oklahoma
RE: wrenchers, I got Primary bolts problem
Try soaking the bolt with WD40 and tapping mildly on top of the bolt with a brass drift. Let it set for a few hours, then take it off.
I suggestthat you not beat on it or use an impact driver. If the top of the bolt shears off an easy out will take the remaining part of the bolt stem.
I suggestthat you not beat on it or use an impact driver. If the top of the bolt shears off an easy out will take the remaining part of the bolt stem.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Atlanta, GA
2000 RG
I was going to change fluids at 5000. Started on bolts for primary first before draining - bolts won't budge - using T27, seems like they're welded on. Guess I'll have the dealer do it. Close inspection of bolt heads has me questioning if primary oil was changed at 1000 mile checkup as bolts appear untouched.
If I switch current bolts to hex, what size what I get and where
Thanks
I was going to change fluids at 5000. Started on bolts for primary first before draining - bolts won't budge - using T27, seems like they're welded on. Guess I'll have the dealer do it. Close inspection of bolt heads has me questioning if primary oil was changed at 1000 mile checkup as bolts appear untouched.
If I switch current bolts to hex, what size what I get and where
Thanks
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Newport news, Virginia
Try it with a breaker bar. The longer handle is designed for breaking bolts loose as it gives you more torque.
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They have this stuff out these days that you dab it on the screw or bolt head and it increases the bit grip by 400%. Mac tools sells it, so does Sears and I think Orchard Supply or any auto store may carry it by now. Stuff is awesome!!!!!!
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From: eastern oklahoma
if you have access to a friend with a 3/8 inch impact driver, the air type, and the t 27 torx bit, then it'll surely come loose. for bolts like that that are onry i refuse to use loctite, even the blue, but i use anti sneeze on the threads instead. that way i don't get pissed off the next time. some folks try the t 25 bit only to find out that they round out the head of the torx screw, then ya gotta drill the head off, etc. i assume you were referring to the five derby screws, or the primary to inner primary screws???