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<blockquote data-quote="Pushrod Twin" data-source="post: 93264" data-attributes="member: 340"><p>Thanks Greg. Couldnt help myself, bought a 21mm OER & hacked into it with the angle grinder. Then parted off a cheap 3/8" drive socket for the square. Had my #3 son, the welder, TIG them together to make a crows foot so I could use my torque wrench. Didnt back them off, I had assembled them all with graphite grease so they pulled up easy. You are right, 2-3 flats each, definitely worth doing. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Dressed up the ring end for tool kit, its same as 1/2" BS, fits spark plug etc.</p><p>[ATTACH]20727[/ATTACH][ATTACH]20728[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]20727[/ATTACH]Dumped the oil & filter first, messiest oil change I've done since my last British bike. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Fitted a V50 Guzzi oil filter. Pulled the fuel tank taps & carb floats again to blow out the aluminium dust & swarf for the 3rd time. think I've got it all now.</p><p>Checked the tappets after re-torque, rear exhaust had opened up a couple of thou, hope it's not cam wear, after 200 miles, probably not?? Plenty of oil around the rockers, that was pleasing. Plenty of metal on the pleated Vincent filter, as there was after the crash. Using the Guzzi one might mean I cant see it & will feel better!</p><p>Oil returned to tank quickly after startup. Test ride to fill tank indicated all was well.</p><p></p><p>Bike is packed, ready for 0800 ferry crossing. I will be off line for a week. I will read any replies on my email, but I havent mastered getting on the website with my phone so dont be disappointed If I appear to be ignoring you. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pushrod Twin, post: 93264, member: 340"] Thanks Greg. Couldnt help myself, bought a 21mm OER & hacked into it with the angle grinder. Then parted off a cheap 3/8" drive socket for the square. Had my #3 son, the welder, TIG them together to make a crows foot so I could use my torque wrench. Didnt back them off, I had assembled them all with graphite grease so they pulled up easy. You are right, 2-3 flats each, definitely worth doing. :) Dressed up the ring end for tool kit, its same as 1/2" BS, fits spark plug etc. [ATTACH]20727[/ATTACH][ATTACH]20728[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]20727[/ATTACH]Dumped the oil & filter first, messiest oil change I've done since my last British bike. :D Fitted a V50 Guzzi oil filter. Pulled the fuel tank taps & carb floats again to blow out the aluminium dust & swarf for the 3rd time. think I've got it all now. Checked the tappets after re-torque, rear exhaust had opened up a couple of thou, hope it's not cam wear, after 200 miles, probably not?? Plenty of oil around the rockers, that was pleasing. Plenty of metal on the pleated Vincent filter, as there was after the crash. Using the Guzzi one might mean I cant see it & will feel better! Oil returned to tank quickly after startup. Test ride to fill tank indicated all was well. Bike is packed, ready for 0800 ferry crossing. I will be off line for a week. I will read any replies on my email, but I havent mastered getting on the website with my phone so dont be disappointed If I appear to be ignoring you. ;) [/QUOTE]
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