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    V Twin sells a wrench (# 16-0414 on page 747) for the valve cover for 1929-1973 45 cu. in. flathead. The OEM part number for the wrench is 11806-31. Will this work for my 1956 KHK? If not, did Harley make a special wrench for the '56 KH model?
    George Tinkham
    Springfield, IL
    www.virmc.com
    AMCA # 1494
    1941 Indian 841
    1948 Indian Chief
    1956 H-D KHK
    1960 CH
    1964 BMW R69S
    1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
    1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

  • #2
    The -31 cover wrench is what was used on the KHK.
    Robbie
    Robbie Knight Amca #2736

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    • #3
      Thank you. I bought that wrench.

      The wrench works OK for the front 3 valve stem covers, but does not have enough clearance to get on the back cover. I have heard suggestions of using a strap wrench or the Vacuum brand pliers that I have for my Indian Chief. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Don't tell me Harley made a motorcycle that could not be maintained!
      George Tinkham
      Springfield, IL
      www.virmc.com
      AMCA # 1494
      1941 Indian 841
      1948 Indian Chief
      1956 H-D KHK
      1960 CH
      1964 BMW R69S
      1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
      1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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      • #4
        I gave up on the strap wrench idea because there is not enough room for it to work. What I am planning to do is to take a perfectly good 1 3/8" open end wrench with a 30 degree handle and cut metal from the outside of the jaws until the thing fits. It will be thicker and probably have better metal than the original Harley wrench; so, it just may work. If the jaws spread when used, I guess one could stack two wrenches and have a REALLY thick tool that should be strong enough.

        How does this sound? Does anyone have a better idea?
        George Tinkham
        Springfield, IL
        www.virmc.com
        AMCA # 1494
        1941 Indian 841
        1948 Indian Chief
        1956 H-D KHK
        1960 CH
        1964 BMW R69S
        1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
        1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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        • #5
          I ended up filing the V Twin wrench until it fit. It still seems strong enough to do the job. It also helps to lift the rear intake valve stem cover so that the wrench has room to rotate more.
          Last edited by Coolbreeze; 09-17-2013, 10:21 AM. Reason: sounds better this way
          George Tinkham
          Springfield, IL
          www.virmc.com
          AMCA # 1494
          1941 Indian 841
          1948 Indian Chief
          1956 H-D KHK
          1960 CH
          1964 BMW R69S
          1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
          1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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          • #6
            Here is my KHK tool kit, including the re-worked wrench. Note that I cut the knob off the handle of the Craftsman 4" screwdriver so that it would fit into the tool box.

            George Tinkham
            Springfield, IL
            www.virmc.com
            AMCA # 1494
            1941 Indian 841
            1948 Indian Chief
            1956 H-D KHK
            1960 CH
            1964 BMW R69S
            1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
            1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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            • #7
              You forgot the most important thing. 10 feet of bailing wire and a twister tool. I carry one with me were ever I go. This includes my truck. There are times these two can do sudden miracles. Bob L
              AMCA #3149
              http://www.thegoodoldmotorcyclepartscompany.com

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              • #8
                That is what I keep in my Indian's saddle bag!
                George Tinkham
                Springfield, IL
                www.virmc.com
                AMCA # 1494
                1941 Indian 841
                1948 Indian Chief
                1956 H-D KHK
                1960 CH
                1964 BMW R69S
                1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
                1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

                Comment

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