hello again, finally got the flywheel off (three pieces) and got the head disassembled. I found the lower crankshaft bearing was missing a bearing in it??? Pistons looked pretty good with just a little carbon on head and cylinder walls were still smoothe.<br /> As you recall history of motor I had to replace lower unit which the gears had blown out thru the casing, do you think perhaps the torque involved messed up the lower crank shaft bearing?? <br /> Anyway, what is the best way to get the end cap off the crankshaft?? Will this need to be replaced with a new one after its removal? <br /> Oh, I ended up removing the hib on top of the flywheel and i did make marks to rejoin it just as it was, but i was not aware that the hub removed would also take out the outer ring of flywheel( that which holds the magnets) and would leave a 4 inch diameter piece on the crankshaft. Anyway, I was finally able to pull the 4 inch piece off the shaft. my question is, will there be a problem orientating the magnets in their right postition when I go to reassemble?? Hope not. thanks again for your thooghts and help. ryan
