Chain case plugs

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What tool is best used to remove/install chain case plugs on the Commando? I don't want to gouge them trying to remove them with the wrong tool. Any ideas?
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Many of the past lives have used screwdrivers of various sizes as an unconscious effort to keep Norton parts suppliers in business. My approach was to cut and grind and file down metal (steel) to fit each size of slot nicely ,then weld a small arm to them. Lots of fussing and filing all evening long until voila !
 
Thanks. Thought a bought buying some chisels in the approx width and grind them flat. Didn't know if any "special" tools were out there, and didn't want them to look like crap after I took them on and off.
 
just get 2 3/8" fender washers from the hardware store (2" od), use 2 for the big plug, 1 for the little. cheap and easy!
 
I mostly use the big ole thick washers and carry more than one to fit the little guy too. I've ground the end of adj. wrench to fit the small one. The big washer have some ground off the curve to fit even better or cut in half to get best contact from center for decent leverage w/o nicking the groove. Highly advise anti seize on these threads. Got some news ones a few years ago and man oh man they look like over size polished cuff link jewelry.

Here's what the professionals use.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Norton-Commando ... e9&vxp=mtr
 
A large ( like for a 3/4 and 1" bolt) flat washer and an adjustable wrench is a great way to NOT tear up the slot.
 
Motion Pro makes a timing plug wrench that works well...

Chain case plugs
 
I have a thin tappet spanner that fits very perfectly in the larger one. I forget what I use on the smaller.

Chain case plugs
 
concours said:
A large ( like for a 3/4 and 1" bolt) flat washer and an adjustable wrench is a great way to NOT tear up the slot.
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Went out and got a couple of large washers, ground down one side, used a pair of vice grips and now have an effective tool that cost about $.50.
Once again, good advice here.
 
wjrich said:
concours said:
A large ( like for a 3/4 and 1" bolt) flat washer and an adjustable wrench is a great way to NOT tear up the slot.
Click to expand...
Went out and got a couple of large washers, ground down one side, used a pair of vice grips and now have an effective tool that cost about $.50.
Once again, good advice here.
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And, as an added bonus, are compact/lightweight for tool roll convenience, if you so desire. :mrgreen:
 
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