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07-29-2017, 02:05 PM | #1 |
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Saved By Book Advice LOOSE PARTS-READ
Getting ready to drive the A from NJ to PA for the MARC. Reading over Les Andrews book section A-1 Preventative Maintenance I noticed at every 2,000 miles they recommend checking the rear (banjo) bolts and the coil housing. I thought why? Do they know something I don't?
Sure enough the rear had 6 bolts loose three on each side and only the ones closest the driveshaft. If I had just checked the ones on the rearmost I would have quit. They were very tight, but for some reason the three on each side by the shaft were HAND tight. The coil clamp had about a 1/4 turn, which seems weird too. Hey go by the book! Is it just me...I mean do you guys routinely check the rear end housing bolts? I guess we should. |
07-29-2017, 02:34 PM | #2 |
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The banjo bolts next to the torque tube flange have a tendency to work loose. Don't know why, maybe some flexing going on in this area. The early 28 banjos, that did not have support gussets would usually crack at these bolt holes. I make it a habit to check all the banjo bolts when I change oil. They should be torqued to 35 ft. Lbs.
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07-29-2017, 03:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: Saved By Book Advice LOOSE PARTS-READ
Fine threads and no locking devices? Tom would that be a place for thread locker the low strength type? Still learning for you :-)
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07-29-2017, 03:58 PM | #4 |
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Re: Saved By Book Advice LOOSE PARTS-READ
Glad I read this 4 bolts took about a 1/4 turn each! Maybe it will stop the drip!
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07-29-2017, 05:27 PM | #5 |
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Probably because the threads on both sides are a fairly tight tolerance. When they are new you expect to get 1/4 to maybe 1/2 the way in by fingers then you will need a wrench. Good worn seems to be around 3/4 the way.
This keeps the bolts from leaking and allows the parts to be fitted without lock washers. If you chase the threads then they get loose. When I was setting up for my rear I went thorugh all the about 150 bolts and used a very clean housing hose and tried each bolt. The ones that went past 3/4 got put in the do not use pile. A lot of bolt were in the pile when I was done. Only the tightest bolts were used and that included a few that were a bit pitted, but I am more interesting in best function. My recommendation is to go back and put a bit of locktite on each of your loose bolts. This will ensure they stay tight and prevent them from leaking. |
07-29-2017, 07:59 PM | #6 |
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07-30-2017, 12:28 AM | #7 |
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Yep, NEVER chase the bolts or the holes.
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07-30-2017, 07:45 AM | #8 |
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Model As are NOTORIOUS for shakin' things loose! I Loctite "everything"---Wish they made CLEAR Loctite. In the OLD DAYS, we dipped the bolt threads in PAINT, for a makeshift FIX. (TIP# 021)
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07-30-2017, 08:54 AM | #9 |
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Re: Saved By Book Advice LOOSE PARTS-READ
Thanks. Just now checked mine, 1000 miles on gear change to 3:54-1. The front three on either side needed retorqueing.
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