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techtalk:evo:engmech01k [2019/11/12 17:25] hippysmack [Loosen the primary chain adjuster] |
techtalk:evo:engmech01k [2019/11/12 17:39] hippysmack [Loosen and remove the primary cover] |
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===== Loosen the primary chain adjuster ===== | ===== Loosen the primary chain adjuster ===== | ||
+ | Loosening the primary chain adjuster takes the pressure off the primary chain from the cover. \\ | ||
Hold the stud with a 1/4" Allen wrench and use a 7/8" open end wrench to loosen the tightening nut. \\ | Hold the stud with a 1/4" Allen wrench and use a 7/8" open end wrench to loosen the tightening nut. \\ | ||
Once the nut is loose, unscrew the stud until it bottoms out to loosen the chain adjuster. \ | Once the nut is loose, unscrew the stud until it bottoms out to loosen the chain adjuster. \ | ||
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===== Loosen and remove the primary cover ===== | ===== Loosen and remove the primary cover ===== | ||
+ | Loosen the screws will most likely result in an oil leak. So, first, put an oil drain bucket or catch pan under the engine. \\ | ||
+ | Loosen the primary cover screws but don't completely remove them to allow oil to drain into a bucket or catch pan. \\ | ||
- | Loosen the primary cover screws to allow oil to drain in a bucket / catch pan. \\ | ||
The primary cover has (14) 1/4" and (2) 5/16" Allen head screws of various lengths. \\ | The primary cover has (14) 1/4" and (2) 5/16" Allen head screws of various lengths. \\ | ||
They will need to be replaced back in the same holes from which they were removed. \\ | They will need to be replaced back in the same holes from which they were removed. \\ | ||
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You can punch the holes with a screwdriver, insert the screws for holding and it makes reassembly less of a headache. \\ | You can punch the holes with a screwdriver, insert the screws for holding and it makes reassembly less of a headache. \\ | ||
- | {{:techtalk:evo:elec:replacing_the_stator_on_91-03_pic_1_by_tigercreek.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by tigercreek of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1823130)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:primary_cover_screw_holder_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49915)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:removing_primary_cover_7_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:removing_primary_cover_8_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:primary_cover_screw_holder_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49915)) \\ |
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- | Loosening the primary chain adjuster takes the pressure off the primary chain from the cover. \\ | + | |
+ | {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:removing_primary_cover_9_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:removing_primary_cover_11_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:removing_primary_cover_10_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
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