snapped compensator nut when trying to remove

[flyingherot]

I have a 1990 FXRP was trying to get compensator nut off and snapped it where the threads begin. Any suggestions? What do I do next? Did it snap the drive shaft too?

If you could be of any help please reply.

thank you,
flyingherot

 

[TQuentin1]

I have a 1990 FXRP was trying to get compensator nut off and snapped it where the threads begin. Any suggestions? What do I do next? Did it snap the drive shaft too?

If you could be of any help please reply.

thank you,
flyingherot

WOW! What where you trying to back it off with? That thing is supposed to be torqued to 150+ ft-lbs.!! It is a 1 1/2" socket. Stout!! I am shocked! Post some pix.

TQ

 

[dbmg]

Might the direction for loosing, is to turn comp nut clockwise???????

 

[HDDon]

Might the direction for loosing, is to turn comp nut clockwise???????

Comp nut is right handed. Looking at the nut that would be counter clockwise to loosen. Righty tighty, lefty loosey

 

[dbmg]

Comp nut is right handed. Looking at the nut that would be counter clockwise to loosen. Righty tighty, lefty loosey

Thanks HD Don

 

[flyingherot]

I was turning it clockwise. I know it's righty loosy instead of righty tighty..and no it wasn't a lack of planning.

 

[glider]

I was turning it clockwise. I know it's righty loosy instead of righty tighty..and no it wasn't a lack of planning.

You are confusing the threads on the compensator and clutch hub.


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[Breeze3at]

I have a 1990 FXRP was trying to get compensator nut off and snapped it where the threads begin. Any suggestions? What do I do next? Did it snap the drive shaft too?

If you could be of any help please reply.

thank you,
flyingherot

Did the nut split? Or did the crankshaft end break where the threads begin?

 

[Jack Klarich]

If you broke the comp nut that is not good news, I have never seen one break can you post some pics of the damage?

 

[Jack Klarich]

I hear you bro... He put a tremendous amount of torque on that bolt to snap the head off... I've never seen that either, I've seen them fused inside the shaft and had to take a cutt'en torch to blow the head off, that was trickey ... I bet that was one heck of a snap when she went... The OP must have arms as big as cannons ...

Agree pictures would speak volumes here:s