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RealThing74
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 Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 8:55 pm Post subject: Engine Case Splitter |
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I had to split my case to replace the Crank and made myself a Case splitter from an old oil pump. Parts cost me less than $1.00
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glutamodo 
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Location: Douglas, WY
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| Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 11:59 pm Post subject: Re: Engine Case Splitter |
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If it works and doesn't hurt anything, seems good to me.
I'm sure all manner of home-brewed leverage devices have been created over the years. Me, I long ago got pretty good at delivering well-placed smacks with a dead-blow rubber mallet to get case halves apart.
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viiking
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| Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 12:39 am Post subject: Re: Engine Case Splitter |
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Well done. The simplest (and cheapest) home made solutions are usually the best, and you get free shipping, good customer service and full instructions on their use  !
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modok
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 10:36 am Post subject: Re: Engine Case Splitter |
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| 40+ years never needed one but have seen more than one case damaged when excessive force was applied and they forgot the two hidden nuts behind and below cylinder #1. Have seen them used to advantage on cases that were shuffle pinned. |
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