Hello. I had tried posting this in my other thread about this motor, but it seems no one is wanting to reply to it, and I need help. So sorry in advance.
My questions so far are this:
It's been since Dec. 1, '08 that I tore this motor down. I needed to buy the parts to rebuild it, so I finally got the money and bought all my parts. My first question is regarding getting the wrist pin retainer clips installed in the pistons. My OMC manual calls for a special tool, but does not show me a picture of it or anything. I can't get the clips in, so I need to know what this tool is, what it looks like, or if there is something I can get from my local auto parts store to use instead, or even if I can make one myself.
My 2nd question is about the o-ring that goes in the shift rod cover on the LU. The original one that was on the engine was literally frozen to the shaft, and I had to cut the cover off. I have a new cover, 3 new o-rings and 3 new seals for that cover (yeah, I planned ahead that I might maul a couple of these). My question is how in the heck do you get this huge o-ring in that cover where it is supposed to go? My manual does not go into detail on this, all it says is "Install new o-ring in cover." I can see a groove for it down in the cover, but the o-ring is so large it literally fills the entire hole for the shift rod if I stuff it in there, and it's not in the groove, that's just squeezing it to get it in the hole. How are you supposed to get this o-ring installed? I was wondering if the brass bushing comes out of the top of the cover, or what? Any help would be appreciated.
So for now, it's sitting in my garage, all parts laid out, pistons, wristpins, needle bearings all assembled except the wrist pin clips, and it's collecting dust, again. If you can help please do, I'd appreciate it.
Thank You
My questions so far are this:
It's been since Dec. 1, '08 that I tore this motor down. I needed to buy the parts to rebuild it, so I finally got the money and bought all my parts. My first question is regarding getting the wrist pin retainer clips installed in the pistons. My OMC manual calls for a special tool, but does not show me a picture of it or anything. I can't get the clips in, so I need to know what this tool is, what it looks like, or if there is something I can get from my local auto parts store to use instead, or even if I can make one myself.
My 2nd question is about the o-ring that goes in the shift rod cover on the LU. The original one that was on the engine was literally frozen to the shaft, and I had to cut the cover off. I have a new cover, 3 new o-rings and 3 new seals for that cover (yeah, I planned ahead that I might maul a couple of these). My question is how in the heck do you get this huge o-ring in that cover where it is supposed to go? My manual does not go into detail on this, all it says is "Install new o-ring in cover." I can see a groove for it down in the cover, but the o-ring is so large it literally fills the entire hole for the shift rod if I stuff it in there, and it's not in the groove, that's just squeezing it to get it in the hole. How are you supposed to get this o-ring installed? I was wondering if the brass bushing comes out of the top of the cover, or what? Any help would be appreciated.
So for now, it's sitting in my garage, all parts laid out, pistons, wristpins, needle bearings all assembled except the wrist pin clips, and it's collecting dust, again. If you can help please do, I'd appreciate it.
Thank You
