Anyone know...

[RunForYourLife82]

...A good way to get the stator cover off without buggering up the screws? I tried penetrating oil....no luck. The screws won't budge.

[first timer]

impact screw driver.

[Don Lobacz]

Impact driver, small vise grips or small metal chisel (Tapping with a hammer, go in straight on an outside edge to get a bite, then slowly turn it to push counterclockwise. Works almost every time, easily).

[Anonymous]

read it here

I read somewhere on these disscussions this trick. (never used it myslef)
heat the area with heat gun then put some penetrating oil. it should expand metal and let oil get in.

If you do strip the screws, get yourself an "easy out" . Looks like funny screw. You tap it in with a hammer, and twisti it with pliers/vise/adjustable.

When putting back together use some assembely grease.

Good luck.
toolman

[RunForYourLife82]

Thanks

Thanks guys, much appreciated...gonna see if anyone I know has an impact driver I can borrow. You guys rock, not many people take the time to help someone out these days and I for one, appreciate it.

[Anonymous]

Re: Thanks

...gonna see if anyone I know has an impact driver I can borrow.

Buy your own. They should be available everywhere for USD $15. When handy friends (not poseurs) buy a motorcycle I always buy them a dead-blow hammer ($7) and an impact driver.

You aren't a real motorcyclist unless you own an impact driver!

[SqDancerLynn1]

You can get a impact driver for $15 It will pay for itself over and over. I would replace the bolts with stainless allen head bolts. Remember the stator is magnetic, so it will take some pulling to get it off. DO NOT pry on the cover use rubber mallot to knock the cover gasket seal loose