I'm tearing down that parts bike I bought and while I haven't run into anything on the engine I couldn't get apart, the pucker factor was WAY up in a couple of spots due to our old friend Dissimilar Metal Corrosion. Steel screws into aluminum threads...
I've been thinking that when I put it back together I want use Never Seize on some of the fasteners, mostly clutch and alternator cover bolts, the screws that hold the stator on (I was REAL nervous getting them out) and the bottom bracket that holds the carbs together and maybe the diaphram cover screws.
My question is this: Is there a special Never Seize or similar product for use on aluminum? I did note on the Never Seize website that they specifically mention their Blue Moly version for use with dissimilar metals.
Also, a quick observation: The four screws that hold the angle iron bracket on the bottom of the BS34 carbs were REALLY stuck. I couldn't get a good shot at them with my manual impact screwdriver, so I decided to try something a little off the beaten path. I got the best fitting bit out of my screwdriver kit, put the 3/8ths socket adapter in my battery impact (the bit holder for my manual impact is 3/8ths drive) and being very careful to keep the bit square and firmly seated, hit the button.
Worked slicker than a smelt! Even the one I reamed out the head on came out once I ground a slot in it and changed to a straight tip bit.
I've been thinking that when I put it back together I want use Never Seize on some of the fasteners, mostly clutch and alternator cover bolts, the screws that hold the stator on (I was REAL nervous getting them out) and the bottom bracket that holds the carbs together and maybe the diaphram cover screws.
My question is this: Is there a special Never Seize or similar product for use on aluminum? I did note on the Never Seize website that they specifically mention their Blue Moly version for use with dissimilar metals.
Also, a quick observation: The four screws that hold the angle iron bracket on the bottom of the BS34 carbs were REALLY stuck. I couldn't get a good shot at them with my manual impact screwdriver, so I decided to try something a little off the beaten path. I got the best fitting bit out of my screwdriver kit, put the 3/8ths socket adapter in my battery impact (the bit holder for my manual impact is 3/8ths drive) and being very careful to keep the bit square and firmly seated, hit the button.
Worked slicker than a smelt! Even the one I reamed out the head on came out once I ground a slot in it and changed to a straight tip bit.
