primary cover removal
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primary cover removal
the primary cover on my 98 sportster leaks a lot of oil. it started out as a couple of drops and then eventually turned into a steady leak. i picked up a gasket for it today cause i figured it would be a straight forward job to get it off and replace. i've taken all the bolts out that go around the edge, the bolts that hold the derby cover on and the bolts for the inspection cover. it still wont budge. what am i missing? is it necessary to undo the clutch cable? if so, whats the easiest/best way to do that? i'd appreciate any help you guys can offer on this.
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RE: primary cover removal
angryfish,
My suggestion is to continue "tapping" with the rubber mallet on the cover next to the seam as you go around the case. Be patient and just keep tapping - nothing hard! The last guy to put it on may have used a gasket cement that's being a little stubborn and you don't want to crack that case cover. You might want to spray the joint with Liquid Wrench, WD-40, or some other penetrating oil before tapping it again - I'm not positive it would help, but it couldn't hurt. Above all, be patient!
Thumper26
My suggestion is to continue "tapping" with the rubber mallet on the cover next to the seam as you go around the case. Be patient and just keep tapping - nothing hard! The last guy to put it on may have used a gasket cement that's being a little stubborn and you don't want to crack that case cover. You might want to spray the joint with Liquid Wrench, WD-40, or some other penetrating oil before tapping it again - I'm not positive it would help, but it couldn't hurt. Above all, be patient!
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RE: primary cover removal
I had the same problem with my 77shovelhead and it took a while but it finnaly came loose, just be patient and it will loosen..
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RE: primary cover removal
You need to take the cable loose from the clutch pack. That is not holding the cover on, but it needs to be "out of the way" when you get the cover loose. Contact pococj thru a PM. I guarantee he can solve your problem
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RE: primary cover removal
my .02 - treat it like a woman you love
- talk to it, tap it, talk more, give it a beer, talk more, look at it
somthing is holdin it, drink beer, talk to it, tap it and when you get sick of it, get help.
Be patient - Like my '67 Keikhaufer merc boat moter - just when you are about to LYFM - someone will give you a bit of advice that helps and you will pea youself with happyness - (my boat moter means alot to me - had it since I was 9 and POP just gave it to me this year) - I JUST TURNED 40 IN JUNE
I love that motor - lots of childhood memories tied up with it - good luck keep us updated
- talk to it, tap it, talk more, give it a beer, talk more, look at it
somthing is holdin it, drink beer, talk to it, tap it and when you get sick of it, get help.
Be patient - Like my '67 Keikhaufer merc boat moter - just when you are about to LYFM - someone will give you a bit of advice that helps and you will pea youself with happyness - (my boat moter means alot to me - had it since I was 9 and POP just gave it to me this year) - I JUST TURNED 40 IN JUNE
I love that motor - lots of childhood memories tied up with it - good luck keep us updated
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