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Oil sightglass removal/installation question 17 Apr 2006 12:36 #40233

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I'd need to remove the oil siteglass window from an old clutch cover and install it in a much nicer one. Any tips/suggestions on how to remove the old one?
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Oil sightglass removal/installation question 17 Apr 2006 13:09 #40241

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i wonder if you could get a thin piece of wire under the rubber fedthrough both sides like we take old style car and truck windows out with ,any glass guys on site?;)

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Oil sightglass removal/installation question 17 Apr 2006 13:28 #40251

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I used a screw driver with a pirce of rubber at the end. I pushed on the back of the glass and tapped it out a little. It came right out easier than I thought. Be carefull not to crack the glass though. It can be cracked easily. Good luck
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Oil sightglass removal/installation question 17 Apr 2006 14:07 #40264

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I used a matching diameter socket, along with a BFH :laugh: (not that big), and it came right out. Unfortunately, I'm unable to get it clean enough for my satisfaction.
So it looks like I'll be ordering one from Jeff, along with some other goodies.
Thanks for the tips, guys.
Jim

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Oil sightglass removal/installation question 17 Apr 2006 14:09 #40265

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Dont you have a old master cylinder laying around with one in it? Theyre the same size you know?

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Oil sightglass removal/installation question 17 Apr 2006 14:31 #40269

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No, I didn't know that Randy. Thanks for the tip.B) Besides, the only m/c I have for this thing is the original one that was on the bike for the ten-plus years it sat outside. It is NOT a pretty sight!:ohmy:
Besides, I just placed an order with Z1 Enterprises.
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Oil sightglass removal/installation question 17 Apr 2006 14:51 #40274

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this clean enough?
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Oil sightglass removal/installation question 17 Apr 2006 15:14 #40281

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So Randy....................
You mean the site glass does comes apart? CRAP!:blink:
I checked mine out ater removing it and it didn't look like the pieces would separate. So what's your secret?
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Oil sightglass removal/installation question 17 Apr 2006 15:18 #40282

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no, it doesnt come apart, Mine is just really clean and on white paper! LOL!

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Oil sightglass removal/installation question 17 Apr 2006 15:20 #40283

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mine sits here at the computer with me, its the only Mossbeater part I have left over from its restoration attempt, I just never installed it on the motor.

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