Quick easy ?

[james9r9r]

I am planning on taking my 1982 Tri-Moto 175cc cases apart and I was wondering if I am going to need an Impact Screwdriver to get the cases apart ?

James

[Black86tri-z]

i dont think a impact screw driver will do anything but destroy parts

[piroguedog]

??????stripped and wallowed out?????????

[McDerry]

Get yourself a impact screwdriver. There a cheap tool, and you realy going to want one when dealing with phillip head machine screws that they assembly these things with. Stripped screw heads are a pain, the impact screwdriver will prevent you from stripping them.

[james9r9r]

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i dont think a impact screw driver will do anything but destroy parts

??????stripped and wallowed out????????? )

?????

[Nick_R_23]

You can use an impact driver to break loose bolts and screws, but DO NOT use ANY sort of pry bar to try to physically split the cases. Take it to a shop and have them do it, other wise you will break, crack, or screw up the mating area on the cases, making them unusable.

-Nick :TrikesOwn

[dreadhed]

I use my impact screw driver all the time. It makes getting 20 year old screws out allot easier.

[RedRider_AK]

I definetely second the impact screwdriver. It's VERY easy to strip out the philips head screws they use to hold cases together.

[piroguedog]

the point of using one is to not strip or wallow out your bolts correct? wish i had one.

[250rfan]

I use my impact screw driver all the time. It makes getting 20 year old screws out allot easier.




Ditto........

[McDerry]

Rubber mallet or better yet a rubber coated deadblow will make separating the cases much easier aswell.

[TeamGeek6]

Carpenters Razor Blade (thick kind, not a shaving kind) is the trick for splitting cases. Pushes the gasket in. Theyre about the same thickness as the gasket, so it doesnt warp the case like a screwdriver. Tap it in gently with hammer or screwdriver handle. The 250R has bosses (thick things) intended for gentle prying, dont know about your engine.

A screwdriver insert and hammer might loosen the screws, but not as well as an impact driver-try it and C. Theyre usually so corroded in that it doesnt work. The impact driver compresses the oxidation in the threads and turns the screw at the same time.

[ATC-Eric]

You can pick up an impact drive from Lowes or Home Depot for the low low price of $10.

Or you can haul on down to your local auto parts store such as Orielys, and pick one up with a lifetime warrenty for $12.


Cheap, and WELL worth the cash.

[james9r9r]

Thanks for your help

[Threes company]

Once you use an impact driver you will wonder how you ever got along without one. Very handy..... I even use Torx head bits in mine while working on the jeeps. :beer

[Dirtcrasher]

James is going to split an engine casing....:wondering :rolleyes:

This one will be scrap real quick.....:lol:

[james9r9r]

Yep sure right! I already put the new piston and rings in... :)

[Danold]

James is going to split an engine casing....:wondering :rolleyes:

This one will be scrap real quick.....:lol:

:idea: :lol: your right this could get really ugly :lol:

well James, if you decide to go though with this just take your time and please please please dont mess somthing up. I know it is quite likely you will :lol: but I have some faith in you.

[Bryan Raffa]

simple enough motor to practice on James ..take your time and don't rush..a impact driver is a must in the shop..along with a soft hammer,the correct flywheel puller,a clutch basket holder.. or a penny between the gears,I prefer the holder because it has a sprocket holder also..thats the only way to learn and kudos to you for trying. greenhorn;)