Changing Counterweight on 7424

**TraderB** · 09-10-2003, 09:53 PM

Can someone tell me what kind of tool it takes to change the counterweight on the PC 7424. It looks like the screws are a star type that I don`t have. I assume that to use the 6 inch pads from CMA I need to go to the 6" counterweight because it now has the 5". Also where do you buy such a wrench? Appreciate anyone`s info! :wait

**CharlesW** · 09-10-2003, 10:30 PM

I`m pretty sure I have read that it is a "Torx" screw. Usually a T15, but might be a T20.
My 7336 came with the 6" CW, so I never paid any attention to how it was mounted.
You can probably get the tool at an auto supply store. Torx screws are used quite a bit. A well stocked hardware store would probably have them, as well.

**2wheelsx2** · 09-10-2003, 11:55 PM

Yep. Torx screw. Any good auto supply store will have it.

**Mike62** · 09-11-2003, 08:23 AM

Adding 6" CW:

Not sure if this was true of everyone but when I took off the 5" of the 7424 it had a small slot that went over a small rubber piece on the PC, but the 6" did not, so when trying to put on the 6" it looked like it didn`t fit. Called PC, zero help, but called the place I purchased, said "ya, just screw it on". So, I added a couple of rubber washers and fit fine.

Torx bits also come in a lot of the drill/screwdriver bit sets, they usually give you 5 or 6, the PC size is usually in the set.

**TraderB** · 09-11-2003, 01:04 PM

Thanx CharlesW, 2wheelsx2, Mike62
I got a torx (T20) at the local Ace Hardware. It looks just like a screwdriver with a torx end. I noticed the small rubber piece that is ok for the 5" CW but the 6" is different. I figured that it would not affect balance if it was on tight. So it seems to work fine but it looks like it is going to take a little working at the ultimate shine! I really appreciate everyone`s help and think this forum is incredible!