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Title: Comp nut
Post by: 76shuvlinoff on September 14, 2021, 05:23:48 AM
It's been 17 years since I have needed one which is pretty good, but the socket for the comp nut is 1 1/2" and the threads are right handed.... Correct?

I have some oil leaks I want to address.
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: FSG on September 14, 2021, 05:32:49 AM
it's late here and I forget, will look in the morning if it's not been answered by then   :smiled:
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: rigidthumper on September 14, 2021, 07:08:01 AM
Yes- 1.5" x RH threads
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: fbn ent on September 14, 2021, 09:24:01 AM
^ that^
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: Burnout on September 14, 2021, 12:55:55 PM
Righty tighty, lefty loosy......

It's the trans that has the backwards spinning nuts.
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: 76shuvlinoff on September 15, 2021, 09:13:25 AM
Thanks all.
I had one for years I had ground the lead-in off and I cannot locate it. I understand losing a 10mm but a 1.5"?

CRS is a bitch.  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: fbn ent on September 15, 2021, 09:28:42 AM
 :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :agree:
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: david lee on September 15, 2021, 02:43:46 PM
a guy had all sorts of problems getting that nut off useing  different socket  bars, rattle guns and heat until a rattle gun used on trucks got it off
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: FSG on September 15, 2021, 02:59:48 PM
QuoteI understand losing a 10mm but a 1.5"?

ageing eyesight  :SM:
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: 76shuvlinoff on September 15, 2021, 05:43:13 PM
Quote from: FSG on September 15, 2021, 02:59:48 PM
QuoteI understand losing a 10mm but a 1.5"?

ageing eyesight  :SM:

You ain't heard 1/2 of it. My crusty memory tapped me on the shoulder today and whispered that when I went to solid sprocket in 2003 I used a conventional nut that is not 1.5"

Guess I'll know soon enough.  :hyst:

Next trick, pulling that Rivera Pro clutch I have not touched since installation in 2004.
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: fbn ent on September 15, 2021, 08:53:03 PM
 :wtf:............... :hyst:
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: drifter on September 15, 2021, 09:14:53 PM
If you need another 1 1/2" socket, that is the size used on big truck lug nuts.  NAPA auto parts or any truck dealership will probably have it in stock.
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: crock on September 16, 2021, 04:32:23 AM
The key is getting a 1/2 drive so that you can use it without an adapter .
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: 72fl on September 16, 2021, 04:54:53 AM
Ok I'll ask, What are ya doing with or to the Ol' Shovel Mark ?
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: 76shuvlinoff on September 17, 2021, 03:07:12 PM
Quote from: 72fl on September 16, 2021, 04:54:53 AM
Ok I'll ask, What are ya doing with or to the Ol' Shovel Mark ?

Taking apart the primary side, checking it all over and reassembling with new seals and gaskets. Got a drip or 2, nothing big.

Then I will move to the cam side and review my options. The last time i looked at Leineweber L5 cams they were out of stock so I bought an Andrews 7. It's been a good cam but I still have the bug for an L5.  We'll see.  :teeth:
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: 72fl on September 18, 2021, 04:01:44 AM
I have a small drip also, I purchased a trans seal kit from this guy, never have put it in, but there are alot of folks that have and say it works, he also states in an email to me to buy from him direct as the Ebay fee's are killer. Check it out Mark.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOVELHEAD-PANHEAD-SPACER-O-RING-LEAK-FREE-TRANSMISSION/174934483889
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: HarleyCharley on September 18, 2021, 07:11:43 PM
Quote from: 72fl on September 18, 2021, 04:01:44 AM
I have a small drip also, I purchased a trans seal kit from this guy, never have put it in, but there are alot of folks that have and say it works, he also states in an email to me to buy from him direct as the Ebay fee's are killer. Check it out Mark.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOVELHEAD-PANHEAD-SPACER-O-RING-LEAK-FREE-TRANSMISSION/174934483889

I've been running one of Ray's seals for 5 or 6 years now in '79 flh. He does nice work.

charley
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: 72fl on September 19, 2021, 03:59:53 AM
Quote from: HarleyCharley on September 18, 2021, 07:11:43 PM
Quote from: 72fl on September 18, 2021, 04:01:44 AM
I have a small drip also, I purchased a trans seal kit from this guy, never have put it in, but there are alot of folks that have and say it works, he also states in an email to me to buy from him direct as the Ebay fee's are killer. Check it out Mark.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOVELHEAD-PANHEAD-SPACER-O-RING-LEAK-FREE-TRANSMISSION/174934483889

I've been running one of Ray's seals for 5 or 6 years now in '79 flh. He does nice work.

charley

Charley I haven't installed mine yet, maybe this Winter, Maybe :wink:
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: JW113 on September 19, 2021, 01:03:10 PM
Well when you do get a round tuitt, be sure to have plenty of those little O-rings on hand. They tend to break getting over that step where the splines on the mainshaft end...

-JW
Title: Re: Comp nut
Post by: HarleyCharley on September 19, 2021, 06:11:44 PM
They usually come with a couple extra o-rings. Just make sure there are no burrs on the shaft and you'll be fine.

charley