How to fix a loose compensator bolt on a Harley Davidson?
Apply two drops of LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 262 (red) to the threads of bolt. Install bolt and washer (5) hand tight. Clutch hub mainshaft nut has left-hand threads. 4. Clean and prime threads of nut. Apply two drops of LOCTITE THREADLOCKER 262 (red) to the threads of the clutch hub mainshaft nut. Start nut onto mainshaft and tighten hand tight.
Can a compensator bolt be torqued to 150 #?
Since the compensator bolt is just 1 bolt, you probably could have torqued it to 150#, then scribe the hex and gave it another portion of a flat with a breaker bar. It is not like you are pulling a cover or cylinder head down and can easily warp something. It is hard to damage a single stud that thick and big.
Is the compensator nut loose on the V-twin?
Just finished the retorque on the compensator nut. ShakyJake was right, lost a nut tightening the bugger. Shouldn’t come off now. It was not loose to begin with, I just wanted to make sure it was good to go and not going to leave me on the side of the road.
What to do if your compensator bolt leaks?
Lay it between paper towels to dry it off while you are working. A dealer will replace it every time because if it leaks, it is on them. You have the chance to save $30, and if it leaks buy a new one.
What can I use to loosen the compensator bolt?
Use a drive locker and a breaker bar to loosen the compensator bolt and the mainshaft nut. Remember, the mainshaft nut is left hand thread. This means- right is loose and left is tight. Carefully remove the entire sub assembly and lay it on a clean area on the bench.
How do you remove the compensator on a Harley?
Now, with the drive locked and the Harley compensator sprocket bolt heated, use a breaker bar with a T-70 torx to break loose and remove the compensator bolt. After the bolt is removed, remove the rest of the compensator assembly. None of the assembly will be reused. The next important step is cleaning the sprocket shaft threads.
Can a compensator be removed from a sprocket shaft?
After the bolt is removed, remove the rest of the compensator assembly. None of the assembly will be reused. The next important step is cleaning the sprocket shaft threads.
How big of a torque wrench do I need for a loose compensator?
#1 – 150 ft-lbs is not quite to spec. Book calls for 155-165 ft-lbs. Buy another torque wrench or will 150ft-lb do the job? #2 – With the bolt not torqued to spec on checking – do I need to remove the bolt, clean the threads, red-loctite and then torque it back down, or will simply torqueing it back down to spec, as I did, be ok?