igniton
11-16-2005, 12:43 AM
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Re: igniton
Did anyone get an answer to this question?
I'm replacing the triple and need to remove the ignition. The hex and star allen wrenchs do not work. I called a shop and they said to drill it, which makes me nervous. But even then, the drill can't reach the screw (ignition is in the way and the small bit is too short). What's the technique to removing it? Is there some magic tool I'm missing?!
I'm replacing the triple and need to remove the ignition. The hex and star allen wrenchs do not work. I called a shop and they said to drill it, which makes me nervous. But even then, the drill can't reach the screw (ignition is in the way and the small bit is too short). What's the technique to removing it? Is there some magic tool I'm missing?!
11-16-2005, 12:56 AM
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Re: igniton
2 ways:
use a die grinder and cut a nontch in both heads of the bolts. if it is tamper proof, you should now beable to use a regualr hex driver.
do the same thing with a die grinder and use a hammer drill like a flat head to back the bolts out
use a die grinder and cut a nontch in both heads of the bolts. if it is tamper proof, you should now beable to use a regualr hex driver.
do the same thing with a die grinder and use a hammer drill like a flat head to back the bolts out
11-16-2005, 02:29 AM
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Re: igniton
How do you guys get the drill in there when the ignition is right there? Are you using some long drills? If so, what size diameter? I have the triple off, but the ignition is still hooked up (hence the reason I need help), so no vice for me.
Ford, thanks for your advice. It gave me an idea. But where do you notch the bolt doing it your way? I guess I can't picture grinding a bolt to some how fit a hex. That means I would have to grind perfectly to get 6 sides that match perfect to the allen wrench. Right, or am I missing something? The bolt is currently round with small grooves that no tool that I know of fit in.
Ford, thanks for your advice. It gave me an idea. But where do you notch the bolt doing it your way? I guess I can't picture grinding a bolt to some how fit a hex. That means I would have to grind perfectly to get 6 sides that match perfect to the allen wrench. Right, or am I missing something? The bolt is currently round with small grooves that no tool that I know of fit in.
11-17-2005, 02:20 AM
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Re: igniton
Here's how to do it:
1. notch the head of the bolt so a flathead screwdriver can fit
2. spray tons of WD-40
3. heat with blow dryer
4. take hammer and tap screwdriver counterclockwise to loosen
5. unscrew and you're done!
P.S. Thanks everyone for your help. I appreciate it. I know I probably just restated what was said earlier, but this is simplified so us average-joes can figure it out. haha!
1. notch the head of the bolt so a flathead screwdriver can fit
2. spray tons of WD-40
3. heat with blow dryer
4. take hammer and tap screwdriver counterclockwise to loosen
5. unscrew and you're done!
P.S. Thanks everyone for your help. I appreciate it. I know I probably just restated what was said earlier, but this is simplified so us average-joes can figure it out. haha!
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