Bad Information on Torx Screws
#31
05-25-2010, 01:22 PM
That said what about those allen screws ..
#33
06-29-2010, 10:06 AM
SOB got me too!
Put off the project waiting for a Torx Plus T27 bit which will be here Thursday that I apparently don't need???!!!
I suggest the OP offer to purchase all the Torx Plus T27 bits and full-on sets we all purchased, and then go post his misinformation on another Harley forum and re-sell them there.
If you don't know the answer, don't post!
I suggest the OP offer to purchase all the Torx Plus T27 bits and full-on sets we all purchased, and then go post his misinformation on another Harley forum and re-sell them there.
If you don't know the answer, don't post!
#35
06-29-2010, 03:23 PM
Best advice I received on dealing with Torx came from Joe on the Dyna Forum. I've used it and can vouch for its value...
Before trying to break loose any tight Torx, I place a suitable punch (small enough to fit inside of the splines) inside the head of the fastener, and give the punch a solid shot with a hammer...after a healthy blast this way, the fasteners always seem to come right out, with almost no "break-loose" feel. FWIW.
Before trying to break loose any tight Torx, I place a suitable punch (small enough to fit inside of the splines) inside the head of the fastener, and give the punch a solid shot with a hammer...after a healthy blast this way, the fasteners always seem to come right out, with almost no "break-loose" feel. FWIW.
#36
06-29-2010, 07:18 PM
Best advice I received on dealing with Torx came from Joe on the Dyna Forum. I've used it and can vouch for its value...
Before trying to break loose any tight Torx, I place a suitable punch (small enough to fit inside of the splines) inside the head of the fastener, and give the punch a solid shot with a hammer...after a healthy blast this way, the fasteners always seem to come right out, with almost no "break-loose" feel. FWIW.
Before trying to break loose any tight Torx, I place a suitable punch (small enough to fit inside of the splines) inside the head of the fastener, and give the punch a solid shot with a hammer...after a healthy blast this way, the fasteners always seem to come right out, with almost no "break-loose" feel. FWIW.
#37
08-12-2010, 07:43 PM
The only torx + bolt Harley uses is on the fork pinch bolts on a dyna (T45+). I was in the Harley training school in Pennsylvania getting certified and our instructor (Jack) made it clear about it. It was the first time i'd ever heard of a torx +. The torx bits are rounded on the ends whereas the torx plus bits are flat.
#39
08-12-2010, 09:20 PM
#40
08-12-2010, 11:55 PM
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