shift rod coupler

[jimcrain1966]

Re: shift rod coupler

yes, it is white. Also cant seem to find split ring pliers long enough to remove two that keep prop rod in. Also when assembling everything, manual says I need "seal 1000" cant find

 

[racerone]

Re: shift rod coupler

Most shops have the monstrous snap ring pliers.--Call and see if they will remove those rings.---Safety comes first, those rings could cause an ouch.

 

[boobie]

Re: shift rod coupler

Sealer1000 was replaced by 3M-847.

 

[jimcrain1966]

Re: shift rod coupler

Went to replace bearing carrier,but word UP isn't stamped on it, any way to know what's top?

 

[racerone]

Re: shift rod coupler

I am sure it was stamped on it at one time.--Need to scrape some corrosion away to find it ??

 

[jimcrain1966]

Re: shift rod coupler

ok, got it all back together, but it didn't solve the problem. the fly wheel is so hard to turn starter wont turn it. I was hoping it was the lower end, but it wasn't. still couldn't turn easy with lower end off. seems like too much pressure in cylinders keep going. is it possible "reeds" are stuck closed so flywheel is hard to turn?

 

[racerone]

Re: shift rod coupler

??? reeds would have nothing to do with this , not a chance.-----Possible this motor has had water sitting in it and all the bearings are rusted.----That would pretty well make it a " part motor " and not worth very much. Pull the 4 bypass covers ( 6 small bolts each ) and have a look inside the motor.

 

[boobie]

Re: shift rod coupler

Squirt some ATF in the cylinders, leave it sit and then see what happens before you run off in the heat of the day.

 

[jimcrain1966]

Re: shift rod coupler

everything went together good, but it didn't solve the problem. flywheel is so hard to turn, starter isn't strong enough. thought it was lower end causing problem, but when off flywheel was still hard to turn. is it possible "reeds" are stuck closed?, seems like too much pressure in cylinders. doesn't turn good enough for compression check.

 

[boobie]

Re: shift rod coupler

The reeds have nothing to do with it!! It's either the pistons and rings in the cylinders or the crankshaft bearings.

 

[jimcrain1966]

Re: shift rod coupler

ok, got the bypass covers off, seems ok not sure what to look for. heres pics.

 

[jimcrain1966]

Re: shift rod coupler

pulled off covers, everything looks ok. here's a pic.

 

[boobie]

Re: shift rod coupler

Have you tried the ATF in the cylinders yet ??

 

[jimcrain1966]

Re: shift rod coupler

Yes,not much different

 

[boobie]

Re: shift rod coupler

Sounds like a tear down.

 

[boobie]

Re: shift rod coupler

Or else let it soak for a few days.

 

[racerone]

Re: shift rod coupler

With sparkplugs out does it turn easy ?

 

[jimcrain1966]

Re: shift rod coupler

yes

 

[boobie]

Re: shift rod coupler

You mean you've had the plugs in it all this time ??

 

[racerone]

Re: shift rod coupler

Run to your favourite shop and ask for their opinion.----------I am thinking you have a starter / battery / battery cable issue.