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    Re: 7336 Question. cover removal...

    Just pry it off with a flathead screwdriver










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    Re: 7336 Question. cover removal...

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    Just pry it off with a flathead screwdriver.



    I just typed this into Google,


    plastic cover n Porter Cable mike Phillips


    Pulled up this thread which is info I also cover in my how-to book, "The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine".


    Handle? Or No Handle? - Using DA Polishers Without the Handle

    Here's the inside of the plastic housing off the Porter Cable Polisher and you can see there is no plastic locking tab and for this reason the plastic housing can and will slide off easily. This is why if you want to use the Porter Cable Polisher without a handle you should either place a piece of duct tape on it to keep it from sliding off or take this project up a notch and actually bold the housing on.





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    Re: 7336 Question. cover removal...

    Because the plastic housing on the Griot's Garage and Meguiar's Polishers have a built in tab that locks the plastic housing onto the head of the polisher you don't need to bolt the plastic housing onto the polisher if you decide to remove the bail handle.

    If you own a Porter Cable polisher and you want to remove the plastic housing then here's an article that shows how to simply bolt the plastic housing onto the polisher so it won't slide off while you're using it.


    PC Modification For Use Without The Handle






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    Re: 7336 Question. cover removal...

    The previous generation of the Porter Cable DA, the 7336 does have locking tabs. Might be able to pry it off with a screwdriver... I always used a block of wood or big punch as it readily popped it past the lock tabs with no damage or scratching.

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    Re: 7336 Question. cover removal...

    Quote Originally Posted by Photomask View Post

    The previous generation of the Porter Cable DA, the 7336 does have locking tabs.
    Interesting... I didn't think Porter Cable had updated this tool since they introduced the XP back in 2008 or 2009. We only sell the 7424XP so that's all I've seen over the last 8+ years.


    Can you take a picture of the locking tab next time you have the plastic head off the unit?


    This is actually a good minor tweak as it's a real paint when buffing and the plastic cap slips off. Of course bolting the cap on solves that issue.



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    Re: 7336 Question. cover removal...

    I have 2 7336s that are over 20 years old and still running strong. This one is still being used as a sander.

    I did not have any success with a screwdriver. The punch works well enough.

    The tooth below the handle screw hole locks into the notch in the hood.

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    Re: 7336 Question. cover removal...

    My other 7336 I use mostly with cyclo brushes but do use it for polishing from time to time.

    The 7336 is the 7424XP's grandfather.

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    Re: 7336 Question. cover removal...

    Perfect information, Mike. Thanks a bunch. Thanks to Photomask also. Between a screwdriver and a good pimp hand off then back on I should be good.

    There ya go, dlc!!! (I luv this place).

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    Re: 7336 Question. cover removal...

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    Here's mine, once off! Was still wicked to get off which i guess is good. If it comes off easier while working with it later i'll secure the handle holes with bolts and washers.

    (whoops!!! sorry gang...I can never figure out why I get 'em sideways)

    Now, to get cleaning and greasing...

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    Re: 7336 Question. cover removal...

    Glad I could help. A small repayment for the valuable knowledge this site has provided me.

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