Just wondering if i could do it my slelf, or if its something the shop should do. I have done top ends and motor work on vehicles. But never messed with a bottom end like this. thanks
Installing crank. How hard?
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i belive its a pretty simple job, what makes me not do it myself is the clutch components and splitting the cases. personally so far i have paid to have it done but MABEY next time i will give it a shot lol
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http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/home.do
Search for crank puller and click on the Tusk crank puller/installer tool. It should be the first one in the list. Once that page opens up there should be four products on that page (three in the "other items of interest" products section). The installer, case splitter, the clutch holding tool and flywheel puller(you need to specify the one for the blaster as that's not generic like the other ones).
They add up to about $185 with shipping and all. Most shops are going to charge at least $85 labor/hr and it'll take more than 2 hours to disassemble and reassemble a bottom end. If you have a decent attention span, a clean work bench, the factory service manual (hint: look in general support) and those four tools it is a practical snap. The only other tool you might need (other than very basic hand tools) is an impact screw driver with phillips tip in it.
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/home.do
Search for crank puller and click on the Tusk crank puller/installer tool. It should be the first one in the list. Once that page opens up there should be four products on that page (three in the "other items of interest" products section). The installer, case splitter, the clutch holding tool and flywheel puller(you need to specify the one for the blaster as that's not generic like the other ones).
They add up to about $185 with shipping and all. Most shops are going to charge at least $85 labor/hr and it'll take more than 2 hours to disassemble and reassemble a bottom end. If you have a decent attention span, a clean work bench, the factory service manual (hint: look in general support) and those four tools it is a practical snap. The only other tool you might need (other than very basic hand tools) is an impact screw driver with phillips tip in it.
it's easy with a manual. all you need are the right tools and some patience. go for it man. it will probably cost you as much as a shop charges the first time because you have to buy the tools. but then you have them. I would have someone check to see if the new crank is true before you install it though. this is something i was unaware of at first.
yes, you can haev a machine shop like ken oconner put the crank on bench centers and make sure it is perfect. next time i buy a crank im getting it done for sure
You can get away with out the clutch holding tool. Remove the clutch while the engine is still in the frame and before you pull the top end, then take the spark plug out and feed about a foot of rope into the plug hole. Then when you go to loosen the clutch nut the engine will lock up an your good to go. I have an Impact gun so I remove the clutch and stuff a rag between the outer Basket and inner hub and just spin it off. Works every time. Also loosen the primary gear nut and flywheel bolt at the same time.
But its really not a hard job to split the cases. Just take your time and follow the directions in the book. Take a look at these vids, very helpful. Although I recommend when you split the case do it clutch side up, that stops the shift forks and such from falling out which sucks the first time you do it lol.
But its really not a hard job to split the cases. Just take your time and follow the directions in the book. Take a look at these vids, very helpful. Although I recommend when you split the case do it clutch side up, that stops the shift forks and such from falling out which sucks the first time you do it lol.
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