crankshaft end cap
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crankshaft end cap
Help chaps, trying to do cct but the crankshaft end cap aint coming off. Compltely stripped now and hammer and chissel not getting it off either. Inspection cap came off. I was thinking of taking the altenator cover off and tap a thread from the back and bolt to try and screw it out. Can i just take the whole cover off? And where can i buy a new cap? Cant see any?? Cheers
Re: crankshaft end cap
Try with a centre punch to make some holes with which to get some 'grip' to drift the cap round and out. As TonyM demonstrates below
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Now why did you have to show me these.......
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Re: crankshaft end cap
Drill a hole, 5~6mm in dia, about 4mm deep. Then use a center pin punch and hammer to "turn" the cap.. drill your hole about 8mm in from the outside edge, and do not go too deep or you will drill into the side cover.
Common problem on a lot of bikes, and this method has never failed to work at getting them out... done a few VTR's this faw as well.
Common problem on a lot of bikes, and this method has never failed to work at getting them out... done a few VTR's this faw as well.
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Re: crankshaft end cap
I had the exact same issue today with Mac's new Drooper bike as I was swapping cct's from one bike to the other. I ended up using a centre punch but this just started chewing it all up. I then applied a bit of propane and then used the centre punch/chisel to get it out. A bit of heat helps. And don't hit it too close to the the outer edge.
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Re: crankshaft end cap
thanks chaps, ill post to how I get on! tell you what though, was inventing swear words yesterday i was that angry!!! lol
Re: crankshaft end cap
If you want some standard plugs to replace your chewed up ones I have spares you can have for postage.
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Halo mate,Kev L wrote:If you want some standard plugs to replace your chewed up ones I have spares you can have for postage.
Yeah that'l be great, don't mind paying for them either Can't send PM's yet though so hope you read this! lol
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I will pm you my e mail address mate. I believe you can receive but not send.
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Re: crankshaft end cap
I found "gently" heating the casing was all it needed to let mine come out (and alot of hammering ).
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Re: crankshaft end cap
It does happen to all of us.....
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lol little devil things aren't they. Ill post a pic of mine too, something to be proud of!!!
Re: crankshaft end cap
When you put new ones on, use a bit of copper slip and don't overtighten them.
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[quote="cybercarl"]When you put new ones on, use a bit of copper slip and don't overtighten them.
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Will do mate thanks
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Will do mate thanks