1996 blaster 200 rebuild

[Devilman910]

im new to the whole atv deal im getting a blaster 200 on a trade because i want to get into atvs and i think a rebuild project for me personally is the best way to learn im rebuilding the engine because the guy im getting it from has the top end in a box im getting a wiseco bottom end rebuild kit and a wsm top end rebuild kit money is the reason im mixing kits i was reading rebuild forums and i saw someone suggested using the tusk crank shaft puller/installer those things are pretty expensive so what i want to ask: is it hard to do the instakllation and removal without the tool

 

[Whitty21]

USE OEM gaskets, or cometic, but anything else is essentially garbage. as for the crank, it can be done but it isnt recommended

 

[Devilman910]

will it hurt the block if i try it without the tool i dont want to wind up costing myself more money than i need to

 

[Whitty21]

tools can always be uses, which is why i have 3 toolboxes full, money spent on tools is not money wasted in my mind

 

[Devilman910]

yeah i think your right on that, what is the major differences between the oem gaskets and others like wsm or wiseco

 

[Whitty21]

yeah i think your right on that, what is the major differences between the oem gaskets and others like wsm or wiseco

quality............

 

[Devilman910]

ok makes sense the engine im getting might not have any problems with, if there isnt should i leave it in place based on the fact i dont have to right tools to remove and replace i was going to replace it because the top end has been off for awhile but has been stored indoors in a dry environment (the cali desert)

 

[blasterdad]

im new to the whole atv deal im getting a blaster 200 on a trade because i want to get into atvs and i think a rebuild project for me personally is the best way to learn...

If you have never rebuilt a Blaster engine before, the only thing you're going to learn, is that you should have let someone reputable, that knows what he is doing and has the right tools build it for you. Especially since you're already asking how to cut corners. It will end up costing you less to have it professionally done in the first place, than doing it yourself and learning an expensive lesson. I'm not saying you can't do it yourself, it's just that there is alot more to it than just bolting a bunch of new parts together.
Just trying to make sure you don't end up wasting your money.... I:I

 

[Devilman910]

yeah im figuring that out pretty fast man im going to have to make sure there isnt anything wrong with the crank thats in it if its no good im taking your advice i didnt think it would be this complicated to take on this whole project

 

[blasterdad]

Some things you can do yourself, others need to be done right, and without the proper equipment/knowledge it's not worth it. Check out these vids, you'll kinda see what I mean!

http://www.blasterforum.com/engine-13/blaster-engine-assembly-34499/

 

[brandoz28]

these things can be done yourself, they don't HAVE to be done by a pro. but at the very least get the crank installer tool.


but having a pro do it would be the best if you've never been inside a motor or dealt with tight tolerances before. the vids that oconnor has uploaded show how much attention to detail he pays, and what you really get when you have him do your motor for you