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Mike CA

10-15-2007 19:57:55




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I have dirt clogging up the holes for my fender mounting screws. The dirt is so old and so compact that it was painted over, and I thought it was weld. So I starter drilling it out, then sort of scooping it with a screw driver. However, there is still a lot of dirt down in there, and this is only one hole of 8-12 that I have to clean out!!
What is the best way to clean these out? Fast would be nice too.

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Janicholson

10-16-2007 09:32:10




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Mike CA, 10-15-2007 19:57:55  
When done, use #2 nonhardening permatex (tube) and place Allen head set screws in the holes not used. Just leave the screws at the top of the holes to keep out dirt. JimN



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Al L. in Wisc.

10-16-2007 09:28:10




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Mike CA, 10-15-2007 19:57:55  
Good advise given, but I would leave the holes dry as lubricant attracts and holds debris - isn't that a fun word to say!



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migraine

10-16-2007 07:40:10




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Mike CA, 10-15-2007 19:57:55  
I usually take a correct diameter and thread bolt for the hole and cut 2 slots up thru all the threads. This allows the dirt to come up and out while you thread it in. Blow out from time to time . This protects the threads and works good for me. Migraine



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GeneMO

10-16-2007 07:38:58




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Mike CA, 10-15-2007 19:57:55  
Sounds like you got plenty of advice. I would put a little WD-40 in there, let it soak a while then use a drill bit just a bit smaller than the hole. It helps to have some old crappy bits for this kinda work. then I just drill it out by hand, or use a cordless drill. Once the dirt is out then run a tap in it, take an air hose and blow it out. Then a little oil or grease and you are good to go.

Gene

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Andy Martin

10-16-2007 05:41:07




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Mike CA, 10-15-2007 19:57:55  
I use a penetrant to soak it first and then dig the dirt out with a small tool of any kind, then use a tap to clean out the threads.



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Wayne in MN

10-16-2007 06:12:36




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Andy Martin, 10-16-2007 05:41:07  
Run the tap in a little ways with lubricant; back out & blow out the residue. Clean the tap flutes and repeat as needed. Do not FORCE the tap or it will break. BTDT.



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rockerscraper1

10-16-2007 03:09:15




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Mike CA, 10-15-2007 19:57:55  
blow gun?



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gene bender

10-16-2007 02:28:46




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Mike CA, 10-15-2007 19:57:55  
Thats why they make shop vacs.



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georgeky

10-15-2007 21:14:35




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Mike CA, 10-15-2007 19:57:55  
Mike, the best thing is to pick it loose with something like a screwdriver or awl, blow it out, then run a tap through the holes to clean up the threads. Makes things work a lot better. Lots of these old jewels have had bolts broken off in them, so the price of the tap to start with may save lots of trouble down the road. I run taps through all of mounting bolt holes from time to time for this reason.

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Paul Shuler

10-15-2007 20:45:54




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Mike CA, 10-15-2007 19:57:55  
Make sure it is not cork. I went to digging out what I thought was dirt on my old Super C and it turned out to be cork that was placed in unused holes from the factory.



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ScottyHOMEy

10-15-2007 20:54:08




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Paul Shuler, 10-15-2007 20:45:54  
Great minds working alike! I was just thinkin' that myself. The book calls for #1 corks for the holes in the implement mounting pads along the torque tube on the SuperC. Mine had been ground flush and painted over.

Dirt or cork, I've usually done pretty well with a pick, air hose and goggles. Tedious, but it cleans things out pretty well.



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Bob

10-15-2007 20:27:15




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 Re: best way to pull dirt out in reply to Mike CA, 10-15-2007 19:57:55  
A high pressure washer would do the job. A bit MESSY, though!



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