ProCarbine2k1
07-11-2007, 04:40 PM
Worked on the resto a little bit more today, only to end in frustration and a couple broken parts.
I was installing a new gasket on the stator side (kit I bought off of ebay), and the bottom section of gasket was cut a little different than the case, so there is about a 1/16" gap in one small section. I lined the gap with RTV high temp silicone and hope it will do the trick.
The real problem started when I went to install my new clutch plate set. Took the case off, ended up with a small puddle of oil on the floor which I planned on happening, but in the midst of this small puddle of oil was a broke off peice of metal (cant indentify the piece, not part of the case though). Ill try to post up pics in a bit but Im on my way to class. I dont know if it has been broke for a while, broken and replaced by a mechanic who left a bit of the remains, or if somehow, its something that I had done by taking the case off. I also noticed there was a LOT of small metal chips on the crank cover (I think its called) which I did my best to clean off. There was also an unconnected spring that was supposed to connect the shifter mechanism to another part of the mechanism under the clutch assembly, which I reconnected. What I really do not understand, is that this thing ran fine, shifted fine, and everything else with the shift spring detached, and possibly this large chunk of medal floating around in the bottom end.
I also cant get the locknut off the end of the crank assembly (supposed to be left hand threads) and REALLY dont want to gernade something in the bottom end of this motor. Clymer recommends putting a penny between the drive gears to keep the motor from rotating, but they show in the diagram the penny being on top of the gears, meaning that the locknut is NOT left hand threaded.
Sorry for the long post guys, if there is some way you can offer help, please do so. If I repeated myself, well its been a long day in the garage, and I would like to be riding this thing before long..... Also if any of you have a clymer for an 86 200x, maybe you can point something out that I am missing.... thanks in advance fellas...
- Jeff S.
I was installing a new gasket on the stator side (kit I bought off of ebay), and the bottom section of gasket was cut a little different than the case, so there is about a 1/16" gap in one small section. I lined the gap with RTV high temp silicone and hope it will do the trick.
The real problem started when I went to install my new clutch plate set. Took the case off, ended up with a small puddle of oil on the floor which I planned on happening, but in the midst of this small puddle of oil was a broke off peice of metal (cant indentify the piece, not part of the case though). Ill try to post up pics in a bit but Im on my way to class. I dont know if it has been broke for a while, broken and replaced by a mechanic who left a bit of the remains, or if somehow, its something that I had done by taking the case off. I also noticed there was a LOT of small metal chips on the crank cover (I think its called) which I did my best to clean off. There was also an unconnected spring that was supposed to connect the shifter mechanism to another part of the mechanism under the clutch assembly, which I reconnected. What I really do not understand, is that this thing ran fine, shifted fine, and everything else with the shift spring detached, and possibly this large chunk of medal floating around in the bottom end.
I also cant get the locknut off the end of the crank assembly (supposed to be left hand threads) and REALLY dont want to gernade something in the bottom end of this motor. Clymer recommends putting a penny between the drive gears to keep the motor from rotating, but they show in the diagram the penny being on top of the gears, meaning that the locknut is NOT left hand threaded.
Sorry for the long post guys, if there is some way you can offer help, please do so. If I repeated myself, well its been a long day in the garage, and I would like to be riding this thing before long..... Also if any of you have a clymer for an 86 200x, maybe you can point something out that I am missing.... thanks in advance fellas...
- Jeff S.