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TonyPanchot

TonyPanchot

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Anyone have a retail part number for the front wheel grease cap 250/6

Thanks
 
I've obtained them in the HELP! section of the flaps though of course those lack the (poorly) threaded hole in the center and are unpainted.

I actually prefer the tyoe with the hole though I JBWeld a nut in there to back up the hole else it may strip out before the cap comes loose. I carry a 2" eyebolt of the correct thread that I thread in (by hand) until it contacts the hub, wiggle a bit, thread some more etc as the cap moves out.
 
Geo Hahn said:
I actually prefer the tyoe with the hole though I JBWeld a nut in there to back up the hole else it may strip out before the cap comes loose.
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The nut works slick, thanks Geo. One comment, though, if you use a plated nut it's proabably best to roughen up the surface a bit. On my first attempt, the JB Weld didn't adhere to the nut and it fell out inside the cap. Had to use a big 1/4" lag bolt to remove the cap, since of course the threads in the hole are worthless.

PS, I also cut a much shorter screw, to leave in the hole and seal it. Don't like leaving it open for dust & dirt to get into the bearing.
 
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