Sheave Cap

[whiteriver23]

I don't know if this is the right place to post this but, I figure you guys are the g9 experts! I'm trying to get the sheave cap off so I can add some grease but, whoever worked on this cart before broke off a couple of those soft metal Phillips head screws and before I get the vise grips out and booger up some more I thought I better check and see if there's a better way?
Thanks
JP

[Honorstick]

If you can get the screws out just replace them with a socket head cap screw. As for greasing the sheave there should be a zerk fitting on there but make sure you only give it one or two pumps or you'll end up with a mess to clean up.

[whiteriver23]

I've got to get the cover off since my grease gun nozzle won't fit the zerk
fitting, the edge of the cover butts right up against the side of the zerk. I hate to do it but, I may have to drill out the screws in the cover and hope I don't ruin the threads. Thanks
JP

[whiteriver23]

With the help of some heat, pb blaster and some gentle tapping I've got the screws loose enough to back out, I'll see if I can track down some replacement
screws tomorrow. Anybody know what size those are?
Thanks
JP

[sho305]

I'm sure metric something, maybe in the 4-6mm range? The tool to use is a screw impact. You hit it with a hammer, often used on dirt bikes. They are not that expensive. Can also be used on smaller sockets to break things loose, very handy tool. Most have a socket drive and screw bit adapters.

Here is a cheaper one: http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-...ase-37530.html

A 3lb hammer really works well with these.

[whiteriver23]

thanks sho, I'll look into that.
JP

[Mike Mac]

Take one of good screws to ACE hardware, they have them. Just use "never seize" on the threads when reinstall and that shouldn't happen again.

[whiteriver23]

thanks for the tip Mike. We don't have Ace
but, sounds like it's something that Auto Zone
or Napa should have.
JP

[Mike Mac]

What ever White, "Never seize" is my point!! You will love this stuff!!