Tight EBB on Mercury

[Mike Ayling]

Last time I loosened the four EBB tightening bolts the EBB slid around easily.

This time it was very difficult to move. I dripped a bit of oil into the keyhole slots under the four bolts but it did not do much good.

How do I lube the EBB case so that it slides around more easily?

Mike

[Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop]

Hi, Grease on the eccentric works best. The shell of the eccentric is stainless so not very springy, because of this the tabs sometimes need prying apart, you can use a flat screwdriver with the bolts removed, or use the coin method shown here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdFLDSeK7LY

[Mike Ayling]

Thanks Dave,

I will give that a go next time.

Mike

[quilkin]

Be careful with the coin method of prising open the shell. In my case it made matters worse!
See http://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=14338.0 (reply #14) for more deatils.