First thing I microwaved the new bearings and slid them on the crankshaft.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #1 First thing I microwaved the new bearings and slid them on the crankshaft.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #2 Next, I heat up the flywheel side case half.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #3 Once hot, then drop the crankshaft in and let set.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #4 Repeat with the PTO side case half.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #5 Once heated, with gasket in place, I place the two halves together.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #6 Moving quickly after bolts are snugged up, I take a brass hammer and tap the crankshaft to alleviate any side loading of the bearings.
Moving quickly after bolts are snugged up, I take a brass hammer and tap the crankshaft to alleviate any side loading of the bearings.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #7 Confirm this is talking place by flicking the connecting rod until the crankshaft will roll back and forth on its own.
Confirm this is talking place by flicking the connecting rod until the crankshaft will roll back and forth on its own.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #8 Cut the gasket sticking up with a razor blade.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #9 I like to put a couple of headless screws in for alignment while I am working with the cylinder.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #10 New connecting rod bearing.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #11 With a little two stroke oil for assembly lube.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #12 Attach the piston being both careful and observant of attaching the circlips.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #13 On to installing the crank seals. First add a little bit of grease.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #14 Then drive it in. I'm using a driver that I made so as to stop at the correct depth for the flywheel side.
Then drive it in. I'm using a driver that I made so as to stop at the correct depth for the flywheel side.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #15 Repeat on the PTO side. A regular seal driver works fine here.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #16 Lube up the crank adapter and install.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #17 Carefully tap in the woodruff key.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #18 Now finally I can get the cylinder on and get it timed to see where it's at.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #19 Once I have hatched a plan, it's ready for some lathe time. First to get it in zero alignment.
Stump Shot Active member Local time 9:37 AM Joined Sep 12, 2021 Reaction score 220 Location Northern Wisconsin Feb 17, 2023 #20 I like to cut the squish band first.