HELP! Chaincase cover stuck.

[Al Bundy]

'04 Warrior. After filling with gas on pavement I was heading towards trail and a car pulled in front of me. I had to grab a fist full of brake to avoid a collision. I then put the sled in reverse because my path was blocked. Going forward again, heading to the to the trail, I hear a nasty grinding noise in chaincase . I put the Limp Warrior on the trailer and drove back to camp. Tried to get the chaincase cover off tonight to have a look. The sucker is stuck. I've wacked it with a rubber mallet about 50 times, pulled and pried all I dare. Also, the chain tensioner bolt is binding. It'll move about a quarter turn either way but that's it. I welcome any and all suggestions.

 

[Al Bundy]

Forgot to mention, while trying to remove the collar I noticed the set screw was missing. I doubt this had anything to do with the chaincase issue but was still odd. I sprayed blaster between the bearing and shaft after removing the collar in hopes that might help the cover come off.

 

[Al Bundy]

I'm thinking the issue is that small bolt in the middle of the cover that I DID NOT remove.

 

[Grimm]

As soon as I saw the title of the post, I knew that was what causing your grief.

Did you find out the chaincase issue?

 

[Al Bundy]

As soon as I saw the title of the post, I knew that was what causing your grief.

Did you find out the chaincase issue?

Funny you replied. I actually found out this may be the issue by searching "chaincase" and found an old post you made asking someone with the same issue if they removed that bolt. I will get a look inside the case tonight and see what I'm in for. Thanks.