Removing coils

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Removing coils

Post by dfh » Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:16 pm

Hi all.. I'm stripping the frame off the bike to get a crack in the subframe welded and all is going well except the Phillips head screws mounting the coils are tighter than a ducks date. Any ideas how to get them out?
Now with 140,000 on the clocks, X-mas tree didn't kill it & I still love it.
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Re: Removing coils

Post by Con Rod » Wed Jul 09, 2014 12:10 am

WD 40, heat and patience. Get some stainless fasteners to replace what you take out and save yourself a future headache
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Re: Removing coils

Post by dfh » Wed Jul 09, 2014 2:42 am

WD40 applied for days now... Heat seems inappropriate where coils are concerned & the brackets are too flimsy to use an impact driver.. Head scratching going on here.
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Re: Removing coils

Post by Con Rod » Wed Jul 09, 2014 5:13 am

well you could just drill of the heads. Worst case you have to tap a larger thread or use a nut an bolt
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Re: Removing coils

Post by dfh » Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:12 am

Yes that seems like the next step.. Hopefully the coils are not threaded.
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Re: Removing coils

Post by Ghunter » Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:46 am

I use side cutter pliers to gip the head of the screws and turn the screw when it's dug in nice and firm.
It's never let me down yet.
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Re: Removing coils

Post by devlin » Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:53 am

You could also use a hacksaw to cut a slot across it and see if one of your big flat screw drivers can get it to turn.
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Re: Removing coils

Post by cobbadiggabuddyblooo » Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:29 am

Upgraded coils are pretty cheap now with a pair of dynatec DC-3's from the U.S. down to about $150 delivered.(and a simple swap) Timing , good spark and correct fuel/air keyster carb kit will give you so many gains and totally transform your TRX for under $500.
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Re: Removing coils

Post by Rich » Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:11 pm

drill the screw heads off, coils are not threaded, they will pull off. Don't bother with WD40 use diesel as s penetrating fluid.
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Re: Removing coils

Post by dfh » Thu Jul 10, 2014 2:36 am

Thanks guys, will try drilling. Electrically the old beast is good so no wishes to spend on new coils. Cheers
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