Seized cam gear bolt
04-21-2005, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by PorKen
I'd use a 6-point 17mm socket with a breaker bar, and a big (adjustable) wrench to counter hold the cam washer.
I have the same problem with galling on many (most) of the bolts on the '81.
I have the same problem with galling on many (most) of the bolts on the '81.
This has to be the longest TB/WP job in history.
04-21-2005, 02:16 PM
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Loctite red?
I think you may need to heat the bolt to help break it loose or use an impact wrench if possible if it is the red. That stuff holds.
Jim R.
I think you may need to heat the bolt to help break it loose or use an impact wrench if possible if it is the red. That stuff holds.
Jim R.
04-21-2005, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Sterling
...the spacer, which has semi rounded corners already.
04-21-2005, 07:37 PM
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Get some heat on the bolt as suggested: cams and their bearings are reasonably delicate, so be careful whem shocking the bolt head with a hammer. Counterhold the 32mm flats with a wrench wedged against a solid piece of 2x4 - and use an air impact gun ( never tried an electric - maybe they have the 'jam' to do the job, maybe not??) to loosen the bolt. Borrow/rent a compressor if necessary - you do not want to break off the nose of the cam by application of excessive static force. 
As a group of DIY types, we revel in our successes and the money we save: a WP/TB job gets done for $400 vs $2000 - but not if on the first time through some of the 'saved' $1600 is not invested in the correct tools. My tool kit has been financed in this fashion - saved $$ on each learning experience, and added some tools and know-how that make the next job easier.
As a group of DIY types, we revel in our successes and the money we save: a WP/TB job gets done for $400 vs $2000 - but not if on the first time through some of the 'saved' $1600 is not invested in the correct tools. My tool kit has been financed in this fashion - saved $$ on each learning experience, and added some tools and know-how that make the next job easier.
04-30-2005, 02:28 AM
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12V Harbor Freight Impact Wrench $39.99.
10" Husky adjustable wrench $10.39
30 seconds each for cam gear and oil pump gear $0.15
Cam bolt and oil pump nut loosened... PRICELESS!
On monday, the waterpump gets to meet Mr Deadblowhammer.
10" Husky adjustable wrench $10.39
30 seconds each for cam gear and oil pump gear $0.15
Cam bolt and oil pump nut loosened... PRICELESS!
On monday, the waterpump gets to meet Mr Deadblowhammer.
