REMOVING STATOR PLUG

[Tory]

As I am changing my head gaskets.I went to reove the stator plug to access the stator bolt.

Holy crap was this thing tight!! I first rounded it off with a box end wrench,them moved on to a vise grips only to make it worse.Just as I was wondering if and why it might be a reverse thread,I didnt remember from last time I did the lifters,I difinatly dont remember tightening it this crazy much. :Awe:

I ended up using a chisel to break it loose :swoon: witch did the job.but left the plug pretty nasty.

So why did this get so tight?(Yes the stator bolt is tight) And where do I get a new plug?

 

[joedrum]

dont you just hate it when something that makes no sense happens !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Joep]

try a parter.. Like https://richlandmotorcyclesalvage.liveonatt.com/ bought from them and have visited their shop/yard.. lots of part bikes.. and I have used these folks also... https://www.batescycle.com/ check bikebandit.com for OEM parts.. and even call your local stealer.. they may be able to order it.. others on here may have one.. also..

 

[mcgovern61]

When you put it back in after the last lifter adjustment, are you sure the o-ring was on it? It the o-ring is missing, the plug will mash into the threads and aluminun to aluminum is not pretty. Perhaps you used thread locker?

 

[jdegase]

I have a local salvage yard. I can take a look there if your interested... I paid them $1 for mine...
it aint pretty but a little aluminum paint and all is well

 

[Tory]

When you put it back in after the last lifter adjustment, are you sure the o-ring was on it? It the o-ring is missing, the plug will mash into the threads and aluminun to aluminum is not pretty. Perhaps you used thread locker?

The rubber O-ring was still there,and no lock tight,once I got the first turn it threaded out by hand.Ill try a bit of grease on the O-ring this time.
Still need a plug