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Paulfive5 Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:43 pm

I have re-assembled the case and checked for binding as each step. When I tighten the flywheel, something keeps the engine from turning freely. The engine still turns, but its not as easy. If I loosen the flywheel, it returns to normal. Any suggestions?

supersuk Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:51 pm

I'm no where near an expert, but you might want to check your end play, it might be too tight.

bsairhead Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:52 pm

How many shims ?

Paulfive5 Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:59 pm

I have three shims in. This engine is used, took it apart to check insides. All the old parts are just going back in

morymob Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:36 am

Paulfive5 wrote: I have three shims in. This engine is used, took it apart to check insides. All the old parts are just going back in Define "all old parts'? rings bearings??

Paulfive5 Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:41 am

all the old parts. I'm honing the cylinders to get rid of oil glaze, and putting in new rings. The engine ran before, but had a HUGE blow-by issue. All the insides look OK, just some regular wear.

modok Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:48 am

Maybe the flywheel seal needs to be pushed in farther?

bsairhead Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:49 am

Pull 1 shim and check again.

Paulfive5 Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:30 pm

I was being more of a dumb ass than usual. The flywhell seal wasn't quite all the way in, and I forgot the thin metal plate between the crankshaft and the flywheel. Thanks for your help.

bsairhead Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:34 pm

If you have an O ring flywheel do not use the metal gasket.



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