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Started by nurse, May 21, 2013, 02:51:06 PM

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nurse

May 21, 2013, 02:51:06 PM
Having slotted my ignition rotor plate, I have a couple of questions.

1. The retaining screws were loctited in, do I need to clean the old residue from the screw hole before applying new and replacing?  If so any tips for cleaning it off?

2.  The main rotor bolt was a bitch to get out and ended up a two man job (well one man and his 10yr old son anyway). What if any is the recomended torque setting for it?  (There was no loctite on that component so I shan't use any putting it back unless randy says otherwise!!)

Cheers
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I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!

movenon

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May 21, 2013, 04:32:45 PM
Quote from: nurse on May 21, 2013, 02:51:06 PM
Having slotted my ignition rotor plate, I have a couple of questions.

1. The retaining screws were loctited in, do I need to clean the old residue from the screw hole before applying new and replacing?  If so any tips for cleaning it off?

2.  The main rotor bolt was a bitch to get out and ended up a two man job (well one man and his 10yr old son anyway). What if any is the recomended torque setting for it?  (There was no loctite on that component so I shan't use any putting it back unless randy says otherwise!!)

Cheers

I just did mine a few days ago. I did not loctite anything going back together. I did throw away the Phillip head screws and went up the Ace hardware and bought 2 nice metric allen head bolts, washers and lock washers. Now it's easy to adjust loosen or tighten... Wish the aftermarket allen head ignition cover plate bolt's weren't so expensive... I would replace those to...  

Timing plate............. 36 ft lbs (rotor)
Pick up coil base....... 4.3 ft lbs
crankshaft end cover .2.9 ft lbs
3-47 service manual :good2: :good2:
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

nurse

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May 21, 2013, 05:31:19 PM
Those cover bolts are steep!

Thanks for the figures!
A life has been well lived, if you have planted trees under who's shade you do not expect to sit.

I'm told I'm cynical, pessimistic and generally miserable. I say that I'm realistic! The fact that reality sucks is not my fault!

racerrad8

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May 21, 2013, 05:38:56 PM
Are you guys talking about the cover screws I sell or the O.E. screws?

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movenon

#4
May 21, 2013, 08:13:09 PM
Quote from: racerrad8 on May 21, 2013, 05:38:56 PM
Are you guys talking about the cover screws I sell or the O.E. screws?

Randy - RPM
They make some aftermarket ones that have allen heads. It has been a while since I looked at them. They might be stainless also. BUT as I remember they wanted around 40 bucks for them. To steep for me.... I guess I should look into modifying the cover so you could use some off the shelf screws.  You just have to prevent water from getting in there. And the stock ones have a shoulder to prevent over TQing and breaking the cover. Another project for another day :).
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

racerrad8

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May 21, 2013, 09:26:02 PM
I have those in stock, stainless steel in either button or taper head versions.

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