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[Trumpetman]

Hi, anyone got any tips on fitting the alternator cable gromit in the chaincase of a bullet. Have broken one trying so before I try with another...

[PO51UHD]

I had a similar problem recently. I solved it by taking a Stanley knife to the grommet and thinning down the smaller diameter. In doing so, it became very thin but I managed to fit it. Not sure how long it will last... Think these items are a bit over-sized to fit properly.

Good luck

Stephen

[jefrs]

Try a little silicone oil squirt on it to encourage it to slip in.

[PeteF]

Petrol makes the rubber real slippery. Dip in petrol in slip in in quick.

[simon]

Buy a tube of rubber grease. You will find it a brilliant additional tool.

[Beezabryan]

KY jelly ?

[Dennis C]

It gets covered in oil in use so why not just use oil to lubricate it, it is obviously oil resistant, or should be.

[Beezabryan]

That's how I've done it the few times it has been necessary. Yes it is a bit fiddly but so what it works with a dollop of cheapo Wilko 20/50.

[Trumpetman]

Thanks for all your replies. I have been using washing up liquid but try with oil and see if it's any easier.