Post by Gti on Oct 29, 2012 17:00:35 GMT -6
Here is my hypothesis:
The very last time I had the engine running and the flywheel and woodruff key incident occurred, I have been having issues with the woodruff key fitting into this crank shaft, even the key for the starter clutch does not fit tight enough for me not to use my finger to hold it in place while I am sliding it into place. Now when I put the key into place, the flywheel tends to "slip" on the crank. I hypothesize this crank is not bad but the woodruff key slots were to big from the beginning. It only fired right with the larger woodruff key and we see where that got me. SO I am ordering a new crank this week and will be making a trip to the machine shop to have the piston shaved. I have two options, I am thinking about either a +4mm crank from Walter at Scooter Elements or a Taida 3500 Crankshaft. Thanks Guys!
The very last time I had the engine running and the flywheel and woodruff key incident occurred, I have been having issues with the woodruff key fitting into this crank shaft, even the key for the starter clutch does not fit tight enough for me not to use my finger to hold it in place while I am sliding it into place. Now when I put the key into place, the flywheel tends to "slip" on the crank. I hypothesize this crank is not bad but the woodruff key slots were to big from the beginning. It only fired right with the larger woodruff key and we see where that got me. SO I am ordering a new crank this week and will be making a trip to the machine shop to have the piston shaved. I have two options, I am thinking about either a +4mm crank from Walter at Scooter Elements or a Taida 3500 Crankshaft. Thanks Guys!
..BAD TO THE BONE..