Clutch slave. gear cover wont budge.

[rebar]

Hey trying to remove the secondary gear cover. I think that's whats its called.

Iv tapped with a rubber hammer for quite some time. Any tricks for getting it off? No I havent removed the generator cover yet.

 

[richwrench]

Try a brass hammer - just don't hit the bolt holes.
Or try a gasket scraper to split the cover away with a light smack of a hammer.
Old gaskets get like super-glue sometimes...:bang head:

 

[Buster Hymen]

Hey trying to remove the secondary gear cover. I think that's whats its called.

Iv tapped with a rubber hammer for quite some time. Any tricks for getting it off? No I havent removed the generator cover yet.

I've never had a problem with that cover and I've had mine off a few times. Dumb question first... all the bolts are out?:ummm:

 

[rebar]

Thanks Rich. For the slave and advice. How does this +1 **** work?

I installed brake pads in the back this evening instead. Figured if I kept tapping on it while drinking Id break it.:cheers:

Tomorrow

 

[rebar]

Dumb question first... all the bolts are out?:ummm:

I wondered the same. 6 bolts.. right? I cant find the microfiche with the cover.

 

[one2dmax]

6 bolts. The use a plastic mallet on the side of the cover until you hear the sound change or see a small gap open up. There is a small built in casting to give a "pry" area but can't remember off the top of my head. I have yet to ever need to pry one off. This cover needs to be removed prior to taking the stator cover off.

Now, one thing you could overlook I guess would be the small clamp section of the shifter that is bolted on the shift shaft protruding through that cover. it has to be off too.

Sean

 

[rebar]

Just like you said Sean. took 10 minutes of tapping until it started to sound hollow or loose. Another 5 to remove it. I can only imagine what the stealership would have done to it.:clapping:

Two questions.

Whats the best way to scrape a gasket off aluminum?

And last. The sealer yamaha recommends for the bottom bolt. What is it? Like a pipe dope?:confused2:

 

[richwrench]

FWIW - I use just a simple gasket scraper or a one-sided razor blade to remove old gaskets. As far as sealer, I like Permatex #2. I think factory sealers are no better or no worse...

 

[one2dmax]

I finally broke down and got one of the gasket removing discs. Basically it's a pad with rubber fingers that you hook up to an air dotco/dremil. Works like a champ! I don't use sealer on that bottom bolt. There is supposed to be a copper washer on it.

Sean

 

[gamorg02]

I finally broke down and got one of the gasket removing discs. Basically it's a pad with rubber fingers that you hook up to an air dotco/dremil. Works like a champ! I don't use sealer on that bottom bolt. There is supposed to be a copper washer on it.

Sean

i know u used to say removing the gasket material took u almost as long as dismantling the engine, will it improve your time significantly now?

 

[richwrench]

I finally broke down and got one of the gasket removing discs. Basically it's a pad with rubber fingers that you hook up to an air dotco/dremil. Works like a champ! I don't use sealer on that bottom bolt. There is supposed to be a copper washer on it.

Sean

Yea, I've used those discs before, they work pretty well. Hey Sean, ever try a Roloc disc ? I buy 'em in 25 packs from Partshouse. They work great. I heard you have to be careful with them when cleaning aluminum because than can be pretty aggresive, but I've never had any issues. I do 1 or 2 waterpumps every week ( about to start one this AM ) & rolocs are the easiest way to clean the timing cover. 1 disc lasts just long enough to do 1 cover.

 

[one2dmax]

I have a variety of sanding and scuffing discs I use for general cleaning and fab work. I was using a fine scotchbrite disc but it still took quite a bit of time to get the crap off. The roloc stuff is simply too aggressive for this aluminum stuff and if used wrong will eat up a cover or block in no time flat.

Sean

 

[rebar]

I thought I tore the threads out of the slave mounting bolt holes when I removed the old one. SNAP! I got Rich's slave installed and thought everything would be down hill from here on out. But Rich's bleeder wouldn't loosen. :eusa_dance: It finally snapped open , but when I pulled vacuum, I saw bubbles coming from the bleeder when it was closed. Ran out of fluid and stopped but I dont think the bleeder is closing 100%. Tried the bleeder screw from my old slave and did the same.

I will get more brake fluid today and try again.

Which fluid is the least corrosive to paint?

And is there any way I can get the bleeder to seat better?

 

[Buster Hymen]

I thought I tore the threads out of the slave mounting bolt holes when I removed the old one. SNAP! I got Rich's slave installed and thought everything would be down hill from here on out. But Rich's bleeder wouldn't loosen. :eusa_dance: It finally snapped open , but when I pulled vacuum, I saw bubbles coming from the bleeder when it was closed. Ran out of fluid and stopped but I dont think the bleeder is closing 100%. Tried the bleeder screw from my old slave and did the same.

I will get more brake fluid today and try again.

Which fluid is the least corrosive to paint?

And is there any way I can get the bleeder to seat better?

You can try some Teflon tape to see if it is leaking around the threads.

 

[richwrench]

Or maybe polish the base of the bleeder with some fine emory cloth ? I never had an issue with the bleeder, but it did sit on a shelf in a box for 2 years.

 

[4gasem]

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Which fluid is the least corrosive to paint?

Use only DOT 4 in it.

Just cover or remove EVERYTHING before doing it.

I use blue or green painters tape when working on mine.

Chris

 

[rebar]

Clutch seems to be working good now. Thanks everyone..

But I busted the shift rod off in the shift pedal trying to get 30-34mm between the lock nuts. I dont think you can just replace the ball and socket on the shift pedal.. Can you?

 

[one2dmax]

That sucks. No - you can't just replace the ball end normally. I think we may have got one off before but as I recall it wasn't easy. Wonder if it can be drilled out??

Sean

 

[rebar]

Wonder if it can be drilled out??

Sean

Gonna try. This time I will turn it righty loosey with a easy out.:bang head: I truly am the village fool.

 

[one2dmax]

Live and learn!
Sean