Crank shaft nut cover

[yellowmelos]

Hello everybody,

I have a problem.. well i have many but this one is to do with my NTV 600.....

The cover for the crank nut has rounded off and i am unable to unscrew the cover.... is there an easy way to get these out

Cheers.

Stu

[Jake]

Hi Stu....

You could try a 'Gator Grip'. I've been meaning to
buy one of these myself......

www.endeavorproducts.com/

shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__gator+grip_W0QQ_dmdZ2?rvr_id=&crlp=2692181033_228459_228460&UA=WXF%3F&GUID=376fe2f51200a0aad2261226ff773b35&agid=271105417&MT_ID=10&keyword=gator+grip&ff4=228459_228460

I found the article below on the internet. However,
there maybe a simpler way of doing things, like get
an experienced mechanic to do the job for you.....

Step 1
Spray the threads of the bolt liberally with a liquid
penetrant and allow it to work for a few minutes.
Step 2
Take a metal file to each of the edges of the bolt,
working to file off enough metal to regain the straight
edges; when done, the bolt will be one size smaller.
Use the corresponding size wrench or socket, and tap
it onto the bolt with a ball peen hammer. It should be
a snug fit.
Step 3
Attach a "cheater bar," or short piece of pipe that fits
over the end of the wrench. Use this to gain additional
leverage for removing the stubborn bolt. Apply force gently
at first and then slowly increase the amount of force.
Step 4
Use a grinder with a carbide attachment if the above
method does not work. Grind a slot into the head of the
rounded bolt so you can insert a heavy-duty flat head
screwdriver there.
Step 5
Get a helper and have one person use the cheater
bar/wrench while the other twists with the flat head
screwdriver to get the bolt out.

www.ehow.com/how_5393415_remove-rounded-bolts.html

www.bt-andf.com/index.php

www.shopwiki.co.uk/Irwin+Bolt+Grip+Nut+Remover+Expansion+Set

[yellowmelos]

Thats a fairly good idea but can get a near perfect one of Ebay for £15.