REMOVED - how to remove TD .051 back cover. HELP

cribbs74 wrote:Good advice from Rusty, if you have the circular TD wrench that is the one I would use.

How much heat have you used? I have gone as far as using a propane torch on the real stubborn ones. Just don't hold the flame on the case too long. Normally a heat gun does the job for me though.

Ron

RknRusty wrote:I usually clamp my Cox wrench in the vice so just the long edge is sticking out of the top. Wrap the engine in a rag so I can get a good grip, stick the slots on the edge of the wrench, press down on it with all of my weight(which ain't much) and turn the engine. If the slots are rounded out, I square them up with a file first. Show that sucker who's boss.

Or you could slot a couple of wood blocks so you can secure the engine in the vice, put the blade of a decent sized screwdriver in one of the slots and whack it with a hammer.

I'm a pretty experienced mechanic so I have a feel for things, so if you don't feel confident about how to secure it, how hard to whack it, what size hammer, screwdriver, etc., don't try too hard with that method. Those steps may sound excessive, but I don't mar parts. I do show them who's in charge in my shop.

Kim wrote:If you've got a flat file that matches the slots, you might try clamping IT in the vise, as it will be a little harder than the metal in the wrench and it's surface has "tread" , grip the engine with a cloth after heating, and push it onto the file while torquing it.

Kim wrote:If you've got a flat file that matches the slots, you might try clamping IT in the vise, as it will be a little harder than the metal in the wrench and it's surface has "tread" , grip the engine with a cloth after heating, and push it onto the file while torquing it.

Kim wrote:

RknRusty wrote:I usually clamp my Cox wrench in the vice so just the long edge is sticking out of the top. Wrap the engine in a rag so I can get a good grip, stick the slots on the edge of the wrench, press down on it with all of my weight(which ain't much) and turn the engine. If the slots are rounded out, I square them up with a file first. Show that sucker who's boss.

Or you could slot a couple of wood blocks so you can secure the engine in the vice, put the blade of a decent sized screwdriver in one of the slots and whack it with a hammer.

I'm a pretty experienced mechanic so I have a feel for things, so if you don't feel confident about how to secure it, how hard to whack it, what size hammer, screwdriver, etc., don't try too hard with that method. Those steps may sound excessive, but I don't mar parts. I do show them who's in charge in my shop.

If you've got a flat file that matches the slots, you might try clamping IT in the vise, as it will be a little harder than the metal in the wrench and it's surface has "tread" , grip the engine with a cloth after heating, and push it onto the file while torquing it.

SuperDave wrote:If it's any consolation NEW TD .049-.051 backplates are available from EX Model engines for about $5. Not sure about Cox International.

cribbs74 wrote:...No need to sign off as your help and guidance are appreciated and needed...

andrew wrote:

SuperDave wrote:If it's any consolation NEW TD .049-.051 backplates are available from EX Model engines for about $5. Not sure about Cox International.

He did, but I think he's out of stock now.

EXModelEngines wrote:
......................I plan to modify the wrench slots and square them off.
Matt

RknRusty wrote:Take the damn thing off with pliers. Get a new one if you're into aesthetics.

cribbs74 wrote:Understood..... Did you get it off yet?