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Just want to pass on a helpful tip to all who like to wrench.
I'm sure we can all relate to the frustration of keeping the gasket in place while trying to re-install the cover on any number of things. The outer primary case, the cam cover, even the air cleaner on carb or EFI models.
I saw a set of these on EBay with plastic dip on the one half. I just don't see them working in all cases, I think the plastic dip might make it a little tighter getting gaskets and covers over.
Here is all you'll need:
12" length of 1/4x20 threaded rod.
2 1/4x20 nuts.
1/4x20 Die (to recut threads)
Hacksaw
File
I cut into 3" pieces. Run the nuts onto one end of the rod, jam them against each other to hold down.
Next run the die onto the piece to clean the threads, then round off with the file to remove any burrs, and check if the nuts start.
Top is before, bottom is after.
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I'm sure we can all relate to the frustration of keeping the gasket in place while trying to re-install the cover on any number of things. The outer primary case, the cam cover, even the air cleaner on carb or EFI models.
I saw a set of these on EBay with plastic dip on the one half. I just don't see them working in all cases, I think the plastic dip might make it a little tighter getting gaskets and covers over.
Here is all you'll need:
12" length of 1/4x20 threaded rod.
2 1/4x20 nuts.
1/4x20 Die (to recut threads)
Hacksaw
File
I cut into 3" pieces. Run the nuts onto one end of the rod, jam them against each other to hold down.

Next run the die onto the piece to clean the threads, then round off with the file to remove any burrs, and check if the nuts start.

Top is before, bottom is after.

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