crowesnest3
Well-known member
...... a follow up on my earlier thread concerning what I thought to be a stripped or busted rotor bolt on my 83. Needless to say the prospect of that bolt being stripped or busted was more than depressing; however, I would not give up that easy and damn if I didn't succeed! Was not getting anywhere using rachet to tighten, did put her into gear to lock up rotor from spinning just in case. Note to all: if you want or need to get into this rotor bolt with better access, PULL the battery box, lots more room! back to the issue, thinking stripped or busted I managed to get a pry bar behind a vice grips thinking I'd pull it out, what maybe recut threads, something? that didn't go anywhere. As one last WTF attempt, with the battery box out I was able to get my impact wrench set onto the bolt and gave it a good thumping and damn if it didn't set that bolt down and tight! Yahoo! Now, the bolt still protrudes out more than its supposed to and I am now thinking when previously the stator was replaced/fixed by another they did not set rotor completely back onto shaft? All I know at the moment is that she was running without noise earlier, the rotor bolt is now tight as it should be and my valves are adjusted ....... and took the opportunity to rehab the rusty battery box and frame area in addition to cleaning up all electrical connections ..... onto fresh fuel lines and new filter ...... Crowe ..... :Egyptian:
