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Post by ridecheap on Dec 4, 2012 13:32:25 GMT -6
Stripped 2 bolts out of 10 bolts on the aluminum stator cover where you pour the oil.
I thought the engine was shot but I just pured new fresh oil in it and there are no leaks so far as in oil leaking from the bottom.
Looks like I over tightened two bolts so now they just spin around forever.
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Post by terrilee on Dec 4, 2012 13:50:18 GMT -6
thats 1 thing about being a "weak" woman
I've only done 1, on the valve cover---lmsao 
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Post by JR on Dec 4, 2012 13:58:53 GMT -6
Ridecheap as long as they aren't leaking then go with it but if they start to leak you can try several tricks to fix these, just watch them and if they start let us know and we'll help get her fixed. Terrilee you're not that weak!  JR |
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Post by alleyoop on Dec 4, 2012 15:52:41 GMT -6
A lot of times you can put a lock washer or two behind the bolt and they will tighten which will not let the bolt go to the very end and just turn.
Alleyoop
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Post by terrilee on Dec 4, 2012 18:05:37 GMT -6
Terrilee you're not that weak! JR
im sure if we could measure
what most of your members
and i would could torque to
i would lose by alot |
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Post by bobf on Dec 4, 2012 19:45:31 GMT -6
A problem is that most nuts have a torque limit for them. Based on material and size. It is not necessary to drive all bolts with all the strength I have. If torque for the screw/nut is not known then use an appropriate sized tool for the job. If small in size maybe a nut driver, looks like a screw driver, would be enough. If larger then a short handled socket handle would be fine. If much large then a long handled socket handle would do the job. Just make things tight, not stressed.
That is my way of thinking these days. A few years back I decided to settle down and be a retiree so all my good torque wrenches went to my son and daughter. Compression tools went also. Now I have decided to have a scoot to use and work on so I do miss my better tools. Therefore I must make judgements for the proper hand tools to avoid breaking the bolts or stripping threads.
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Post by wolfhound on Dec 4, 2012 20:31:33 GMT -6
My problem is, being left handed, I tend to cross thread so have to be on guard about that.
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
