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500 alternator stator screws - five out of six are solid.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
At some point I need to shine up the left side alternator cover/housing - clearly makes sense to remove the alternator stator for the polishing job - only one screw has come out so far.
Presently soaking stuff with penetrating oil - might need to get my young friend Marco to see if he can shift them - he talks about cutting a cross with his Dremel tool the using a screw driver that you can put a spanner on.
The three inner JIS heads have had some straight impact with a big Honda T Bar - that shifted one - drilling out does not look like an option as the screw shaft is not accessible. Outer three might be okay to drill the heads out as a last resort.
Is there a way that works in my limited tool workshop?
.alternator housing by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr
Johnwebley:
Ted,Why,
Your shining the exterior surface,
Do it with care,maybe mask the internal parts
If it works, don't disturb
It seems like you could be heading for needless trouble
That is my humble opinion
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Matt_Harrington:
What about trying a mini hammer impact driver? (small version of the original type) like this: https://www.louis-moto.co.uk/en/mini-impact-driver-set-7-piece-chromed-10002580?partner=googlesea-uk&cpkey=jqz0L3SMyo-B8GYqQ8TL7fx8sYHObdEBxBpU2KX4nJHuziyMJdQLYNIAT7aU63MyWsaRKGiZkPovzza5G4iTuA%7E%7E&gclid=CjwKCAjw2K6lBhBXEiwA5RjtCXgLNumA4X71e0KiwNZeNHQ7sk-TTRB5xvIedCji1xtnZWZu7dyIrhoC3x4QAvD_BwE&filter_article_number=10002580
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
That is a good shout idea John, I could tape up the wiring and fit a thick cardboard backing using the case bolt holes - I could cope with the weight whilst using the buffing wheel.
When I worked on my 400 all but one bolt came out easily so have been headed down the same route - the last one I used a small chisel tool & fitted new screws.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Matt_Harrington on July 10, 2023, 01:56:44 PM ---What about trying a mini hammer impact driver? (small version of the original type) like this: https://www.louis-moto.co.uk/en/mini-impact-driver-set-7-piece-chromed-10002580?partner=googlesea-uk&cpkey=jqz0L3SMyo-B8GYqQ8TL7fx8sYHObdEBxBpU2KX4nJHuziyMJdQLYNIAT7aU63MyWsaRKGiZkPovzza5G4iTuA%7E%7E&gclid=CjwKCAjw2K6lBhBXEiwA5RjtCXgLNumA4X71e0KiwNZeNHQ7sk-TTRB5xvIedCji1xtnZWZu7dyIrhoC3x4QAvD_BwE&filter_article_number=10002580
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I'm going to own up Matt - I have a similar tool that I bought decades ago but for the life of me I can't remember how to use it - my grip is now weak so holding the body to stop it rotating is challenging - especially when not wanting to strike my hand with the lump hammer - the way to change it's direction by pressing the end of the tool and rotating the tool outer body works but the L<-->R positions have no reference point so I am never sure if I am impact tightening or loosening!
Might be worth me looking for/at U-tube tutorial on the Draper B2500 I have the right size JIS tip PH3.
.Draper Impact Tool by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr
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