'79 GL1000 transmission cover screw removal question

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Re: '79 GL1000 transmission cover screw removal question

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I've heard of some use a piece of rubber band under the bit. Similar results.
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I agree with Eddie about using the M6 with 8mm head screws. After having to dig debris out of countless allen head screws on the machines I used to run (& set up & repair) at work before I could get the wrenches into them I have very little use for them.
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If nothing else, I would just recommend a cordless impact driver in general.

Between the JIS screws on my GL1000, CB750 and CT90, my Dewalt has paid for itself many times over.

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Re: '79 GL1000 transmission cover screw removal question

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To me, the (pretty obvious) reason Honda changed from 6mm cross-head screws to hex-head was because of the difficulty of getting them out, requiring (in the old days) the application of a hammer and chisel, or procurement of an "exotic" tool like an impact driver. The reason they changed from 10mm heads to 8mm was to indicate to the ham-hand amateur that the tightening torque was low. And the reason the screws themselves are made of cheese-like steel is in the hope that said ham-hand amateur would twist the head off the screw before pulling the threads out of the case.
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Shadowjack wrote: Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:07 am To me, the (pretty obvious) reason Honda changed from 6mm cross-head screws to hex-head was because of the difficulty of getting them out, requiring (in the old days) the application of a hammer and chisel, or procurement of an "exotic" tool like an impact driver. The reason they changed from 10mm heads to 8mm was to indicate to the ham-hand amateur that the tightening torque was low. And the reason the screws themselves are made of cheese-like steel is in the hope that said ham-hand amateur would twist the head off the screw before pulling the threads out of the case.
To me, it is obvious that it was for speed and cost of manufacturing within necessary strength tolerances. Honda could care less about amateur mechanics beyond what can be done with the included tool kit (which was removed from '06+ 'wings).
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Hex heads are easier to torque properly but 10mm heads wouldn't fit the recesses in the engine cases that were originally intended for the JIS heads so they used 8mm heads that would fit. The steel that they are made of is perfectly adequate for the specified torque. They break because clueless idiots think they need to lean on the too-long-for-the-wrench-size handle that came in their socket set.
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Hey all, all good info and real helpful! The Vessel JIS impact screwdrivers did the trick! Even the top line ones at an angle, no prob!
Next issue, separating the cover from the engine. I've tried a couple different moves trying to NOT insert a screwdriver in the grove an prying. Any suggestions?
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I suggest you go back and verify that ALL the screws are out. It's real easy to miss one and a broken cover will ruin your day. The cover could be stuck like you think but it don't hurt to look.
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Yep. Once you are absolutely sure they are all out give it a few raps with a soft faced hammer to break the seal. If you don't have a soft faced hammer hold a piece of wood with one end against the cover and hit the other end with a regular hammer.

You may find that the dowel pins are corroded in and you have to pry. If you do look for a place where you can pry without touching the mating surfaces.
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Just double checked, 9 screws all out. I've tried the hammering on wood method as well as tapping the two flanges on the bottom of the cover. No luck so far. I'll keep at it in the morning. Correct me if I'm wrong, no gasket is needed for reassembly?
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It definitely needs a gasket and the gasket needs to be the correct thickness or you may have problems with clearances in there.
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Frequency’s are your friends. I like to use a pneumatic engraver on stuck parts. The vibrating frequency will help break up stubborn parts that have corroded together. If I’m using it on a surface I don’t want to damage I usually put a piece of soft metal in between the stylus and the part. Pennies are useful or some thin brass. I always have good luck with this method. Maybe pour some Kroil or similar penetrating fluid on the top mating surface. The frequency’s will help the fluid penetrate. Best of luck.
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The instructions on Liquid Wrench tell you to apply it and then tap the fastener with a wrench or other tool to set up a vibration that will help work the penetrant in between the parts, Sort of your idea on a lesser level...
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And IF you can find them, these are good to have too - a set of long JIS impact driver bits; these are out of Australia - I got my set on Amazon, but Amazon now says they are Unavailable; hard to find in the U.S.:

https://rhinotools.com.au/product/p1-p2 ... iver-bits/
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