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| ====== Removing the Rivets on the Timing Inspection Cover ====== | ====== Removing the Rivets on the Timing Inspection Cover ====== | ||
| + | Pop rivets were first installed on the timing cover on 1980 models to help prevent anyone (except the dealer) from tampering with the timing system. \\ | ||
| + | They were to be removed by the dealer for servicing the ignition and then replaced with new ones. \\ | ||
| + | Removal of the rivets are fairly simple. Just drill out the center of each one (which is the strength of the rivet). | ||
| + | The size drill bit used is not critical. It should be wider than the center hole of the rivet but not as wide as the rivet head O.D. \\ | ||
| + | The head may start spinning while you are drilling it. \\ | ||
| + | If that happens, just hold one end down with a screwdriver and continue drilling. \\ | ||
| + | Try not to drill too deep. \\ | ||
| + | Once the center has been drilled, sometimes the head will just fall off. \\ | ||
| + | If it doesn't, you can use a small screwdriver to pop it off. \\ | ||
| + | | Drill the center of the rivets. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1156460)) | Chisel off the head if it didn't fall off. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1156460)) | | ||
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| + | | Then lift the cover out. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1156460)) | This second plate is in the back. ((photo by Phillober of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1156460)) | | ||
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