crank case bolts

[Mark.S]

I'm just about to split the crank case, i have removed 11 x M6 bolts, are there any more as it doesn't seem to want to come apart.

Thanks
Mark

[knackeredMk1]

There is at least one under the generator rotor as I remember.

[Mark.S]

it's seperating all the way around except at the cylinder base at the front, Is there a location sleeve or something in this area? I've taken the M6 bolt out at the front.

[knackeredMk1]

It's very likely that the crank main bearings are being obstinate. Either on the crank or in the cases. BTW you should replace these as a matter of course when you rebuild as they are so relatively important and cheap.

[Mark.S]

Thanks Steve. I will replace the main bearings.

There wasn't any more bolts, The problem with it not separating was because It was holding on the location bush at the front! I put a couple of the bolts back in at the gearbox and tapped a stanley knife blade in at the join at the front and it cracked open about 5mm. I then made a wooden wedge and hammered that into the opening.

Any way, all apart now, bit of a clean up, order some new bearings/gaskets and build her up again.


Cheers
Again

mark