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Title: valve cover Post by Nathaniel12345 on 04/12/12 at 15:41:15 hello, im attempting to do a Valve Adjustment and I cannot seem to get the back valve cover off. Im not sure if thats the Exhaust valve cover or the intake Valve cover. But, the frame is in the way so i really dont see how its possible to use a socket set without removing the engine. PLEASE HELP |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by Serowbot on 04/12/12 at 15:51:15 Easy,... use a wrench, not a socket... The rear is the intake, front is the exhaust,... no such thing as a compression cover... |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by Nathaniel12345 on 04/12/12 at 15:54:51 o.. shows how much i know about bikes LOL. But, I tried a wrench and the bolt thingy basically deteriorates as i try to turn and does not budge a single bit. Im scared it may strip |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by Serowbot on 04/12/12 at 16:23:04 2F001509000F08040D5053525554610 wrote:
;D... No offense,.. just letting you know... ;)... Are you using a box-end?... always use a box when you can... Those nuts aren't supposed to be that tight, (I think about 12lbs is spec), (That's equal to thumb on the box, and firm fingers pulling wrench handle, no arm strength involved)... ... To remove a stuck bolt... Put the wrench on it, and tap the end of the wrench lightly (short, sharp taps) with a small hammer... Short, sharp, taps break the bite,.. steady muscle pressure will strip a head... Best luck,.. (no shame in learning,.. we all do it)... (terminology, and problem solving, comes with time, and doing for yourself. It takes some mistakes and goofs to get there)... It's an honorable thing to learn... ;)... |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/12/12 at 17:46:58 Impact will release thngs that pressure will break. Put the box end on, hook another wrench on for a cheater & spank on it with an extension while you hold pressure on it. drizzling some Kroil on cant hurt. |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by Nathaniel12345 on 04/12/12 at 18:26:00 thanks guys.. i got one off, but the other one is stripped, and tight as hell! i was so close... now im soo far lol |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/12/12 at 18:48:41 What tool was on it when it stripped? |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by Nathaniel12345 on 04/12/12 at 19:38:40 well i just attempted to take this one off and i used a 10mm box wrench, the same one i used to take the other one off |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/12/12 at 20:38:56 12 point box end? You gotta make sure to keep them on level on the screw,, If you can get to the head of the screw, & I know thats a big IF,, you can drive metal back where it came from,,& try again,, Or get a good pair of vise grips & IF you see them shifting, stop, same is true with a wrench, if the wrench is turning & your bolt hasnt given you that Snap,, Im coming loose,, stop. I have tightened bolts that wouldnt loosen,, I mean just MOve it, then go the other way, back & forth,,saved a few that way, Kroil,, or wintergreen oil. If you can get a slap on that bolt, sometimes that helps them let go. a few quick taps can make a difference, Once you get on it, remember,, pressure on the wrench + quick raps on the wrench, |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by arteacher on 04/13/12 at 04:10:07 Touch wood- I have never had any problem with any bolts on my bike. :-? |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/13/12 at 06:09:58 A 6 point socket with vise grips may be a start. Hey,, I can get my 1/4" ratchet & socket on them,, get a 6 point socket & dont just crank on it, use impact. YOu can use a deep socket with an extension for a cheater to put pressure on it. That moves your hand away far enough to take a wrench & spank on the thing. |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by Digger on 07/16/12 at 21:45:49 6946534F46494E424B1615141312270 wrote:
For future reference.... Here's what I use the get those bolts out: http://images.drillspot.com/pimages/8657/865795_300.jpg 10mm GearWrench This wrench works well here since the box end has no offset. IHTH someone! |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/16/12 at 23:33:30 You gotta whole set of them, didnt you? Daaang.. |
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Title: Re: valve cover Post by 360k+ on 07/17/12 at 07:14:31 I know it's not supposed to be, but this is danged funny! |
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