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primary cover stuck on
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 5:43 am
by 2codpete
Hi to every one I am new here,I have a electra 2007 and I cannot remove the primary cover it looks like it has no gasket on it just some gasket cement.i have tried tapping it with a rubber hammer and even a screwdriver on a small lip that is over hanging but it doesn't budge.any help on how I can get off would be appreciated.cheers 2codpete
primary cover stuck on
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 9:51 am
by simon
Mmm sounds like somebodies used something inappropriate as a sealant. In my experience the rubber lace actually does the job remarkably well. You might have to sacrifice the existing one and use a Stanley knife blade to cut it apart. Although it might be worth applying a heat gun to the cover to see if you can provoke a bit of movement.
primary cover stuck on
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 11:53 am
by PeteF
Should be a gasket on the Electra, unlike the Classic Iron engine which has a fairly fool-proof big "O" ring.
If someone has stuck it on with something then slowly and gently is the order of the day.
If you can get a start somewhere then small hardwood wedges are often useful.
Obviously, don't use anything harder than the alloy.
primary cover stuck on
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 11:55 am
by Nettshubby
please don`t be offended, but have you removed ALL the screws holding it on? (According to the parts diag. there are 10.)
Ray
primary cover stuck on
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 2:50 am
by simon
Oh I see it is different to the old single bolt version although it took quite a search to find a picture from the Primary side!
primary cover stuck on
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 7:31 am
by 2codpete
Thanks guys for all your suggestions,i finally got it off there was no gasket on it just some orange looking cement.i have a new gasket for it which i hope will stop the leak.cheers 2codpete
primary cover stuck on
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 9:48 am
by Alan R
----------- just a final though for you}--- DON'T use a gasket cement( ugh !!) or glue on your gasket..Rub grease into it...This will ensure that the casings part freely next time...Make sure that both mating surfaces of the Aluminium are flat and clean--- Tighten the bolts sequentially not just one after the other..This will give you an even clamping force....
primary cover stuck on
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 12:03 pm
by Paul M H
Believe it or not there is actually a tool for removing this offending cover obviously a sticky known problem.
CHAINCASE OUTER PULLER
Picture of CHAINCASE OUTER PULLER
Suitable for Electra models ONLY.
PART No. DESCRIPTION PRICE £11
ST25151 CHAINCASE OUTER PULLER
primary cover stuck on
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 5:23 pm
by PeteF
Or make your own from a spare oil filler plug for 4.99
Sorry, it's the Yorkshireman coming out!
primary cover stuck on
Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 6:24 am
by 2codpete
Thanks PAUL M H,I might invest in one of those pulleys for next time.New gasket on and no leaks,everything is running sweet.cheers