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Title: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: OLIVER1GEORGE on April 20, 2009, 06:47:42 PM: i need to remove cover that covers the alternator but the philips head screws are stuck solid all four of them any ideas as to how to go about removing it other than taking a grinder to it thanks everyone
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on April 20, 2009, 07:28:49 PM: Do you have an impact driver?

If not, buy one immediately! Second most useful bit of kit in your toolbox (after the workshop manual)
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: OLIVER1GEORGE on April 20, 2009, 07:51:21 PM: im on it, it wont remove heads will it otherwise im screwed no pun intended
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: MIKE550/4 on April 20, 2009, 07:58:34 PM: + 1 impact driver, as you hit the head turns screw fraction every hit

a great handy tool that you will time and time again
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: matthewmosse on April 21, 2009, 12:18:32 AM: impact driver, almost never fails. If it does either drill the head off, remove the cover and use mole grips on the remains or use a 'dremel' type mini drill with a mini cutting disk to cut a slot across it and use a conventional screwdriver bit in the impact driver
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on April 21, 2009, 07:30:37 AM: They're not expensive - just go to Halfords!

I bought one when I was at Uni and still use it (that was 1976...)
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: Dave M on April 21, 2009, 07:37:30 AM: An impact driver is a must for a Jap bike.

I've had mine for nearly 30 years and wouldn't be without it.
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: JonnyB on April 21, 2009, 07:55:48 AM: Ditto, to all of the above + penol (Penertraing Oil) and a blow lamp. If a bolt is looking a bit stubborn I soak it over night in penol and next day try again, if this doesn't work after a couple of attempts, I lightly warm (not blasting hot) the aluminum casting around the offending bolt then try.
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: OLIVER1GEORGE on April 21, 2009, 05:51:12 PM: one impact driver ordered thanks chaps ill let you know how i get on
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: OLIVER1GEORGE on April 22, 2009, 10:51:59 PM: I cant believe i never had an impact driver in my tool box, it did the job i cant put the thing down thanks again everyone
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on April 23, 2009, 07:25:06 AM: Another satisfied customer!
Title: Re: seized bolts on alternator cover
Post by: Dave M on April 23, 2009, 07:35:13 AM: A 4lb lump hammer is a useful companion to your impact driver and together they make a formidable team! :)