DUCATI TT and F1 FORUM
 
It is currently Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:04 am

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 4 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Belt tension allens
PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 1:31 am 
Offline

Joined: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:54 pm
Posts: 534
Location: Brisbane
It's shim time and the bike is on the bench partially stripped, I can't get one of the allen screws, that locks the belt tensioner in place, undone. I've gone too far to start the engine and warm the engine. These are the shallow allens so there's not much depth for the Allen to get a good purchase. I've tried a 6mm 1/2 inch socket on an impact driver but don't want to hit it too hard. Any ideas? Next thing will be to cut a slot in the head of the Allen and try a flat blade in the impact driver as the Allen is nearly rounded. . Graeme. (edit) Got it out, thanks.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Belt tension allens
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:36 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:54 pm
Posts: 88
Images: 1
Location: Philippines, Western Pacific
This is a problem I encounter every time that I buy a bike here in Philippines............................. :roll:

Pinoy mechanics LOVE to graunch down bolts so that mere mortals can no longer remove 'em.................best is to give the part a few days of WD-40 (just to show that you mean business!), then take a cold chisel and try to bash at the fixing radially until it starts to move. Attack the bolt alternatively at "12 o'clock" then "6 o'clock" until you notice some movement. If the fixing has a head, this SHOULD get it to move. I ALWAYS use a cold chisel for such problems, and NEVER an impact driver.......................... ;)


Top
 Profile Personal album  
 
 Post subject: Re: Belt tension allens
PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:36 am 
Offline

Joined: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:54 pm
Posts: 534
Location: Brisbane
Thanks Poison, yes, the cold chisel is how I ended up getting it out. And the new ones went in with never sieze.
Graeme


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Belt tension allens
PostPosted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:26 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:54 pm
Posts: 88
Images: 1
Location: Philippines, Western Pacific
Good Man!!! !!! !!!


I'm sure that I hardly need to remind you of the old saw:

When in DOUBT, give it a CLOUT !!!

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


Top
 Profile Personal album  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 4 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
Template made by DEVPPL
[ Time : 0.069s | 13 Queries | GZIP : Off ]