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Let’s start with getting the new bearings on the crank.
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This is a press adapter I whipped up from stuff at the hardware store. I put the wrench between the crank journals to minimize flex while pushing the new bearings on. It really doesn’t take much pressure with a cold crank and heated inner races, just insurance.
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Bearings on

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Next step, install the crank in the case. I use a propane torch to heat the bearing bore. Walk the flame all over the area both inside and outside the crankcase area. If the paint starts bubbling you’re lingering in one place too long with the torch.
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Once the case is heated the bearing should just fall into place. Make sure the connecting rod is pointing up when seating the bearing in the case.

PTO side is good, now lay your crankcase gasket on. Would suck to forget it at this point...ask me how I know lol

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Next heat up the flywheel side case in the same manner and put the cases together.

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Finally, tighten 7 main crank case fasteners and don’t forget about that little one back behind the carb box. That makes a total of 8

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Once the Case cools it’s time for the new crank seals. But first drop some oil on the bearings so they’re not dry on the first start.
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PTO seal installed

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New seal AND O-ring installed on the seal carrier for the flywheel side

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Carrier installed with 3 screws

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I check to make sure it seated nice and even. If not you’ll have a massive air leak. Also, if the bearing isn’t recessed about .030” the seal carrier won’t sit flush. That’s why I put the bearings on the crank then installed the crank in the case. Guarantees the bearing will be at the proper depth for the carrier to seat.

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Now we’re at the oil pump. First, gently drive the brass drive gear onto the crank. Mine was seated to the shoulder on the crank. This pic is prior to driving it down to the shoulder.

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Next install the oil pickup hose.

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Now install what I believe is the vent grommet onto the pump housing.

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Lastly install the pump body, secure with 3 fasteners and install the washer on the crank. Pump done.

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Now on to everything else.

Installed air injection support with 2 screws, flywheel and coil.

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Place a business card between the flywheel magnet and the coil pick ups to set the gap at .010. With the card in place tighten the 2 coil mount fasteners.

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Noticed I had a busted starter dog spring. Missed that on tear down, glad I had one in my Parts bin.

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Next I install the piston;
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Then the cylinder and carb as an assembly. 2 fasteners hold the carb to the cylinder, and 4 fasteners secure the cylinder to the crank case.
Once installed you can put in the 2 screws that secure the air filter elbow.


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Next comes the throttle linkage. Rotate the linkage into the carb butterfly lever, clip the fuel line into the notch underneath the linkage bracket then simply drop into place. Simplest throttle ever.

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The only thing I still need to get is muffler bolts which I can hopefully acquire tomorrow at fastenal.
I did start it briefly with no muffler and she lives! Braaap ba bap bap bap! It’s not pretty yet but that will come in time. Sorry I missed some stuff in the assembly like the choke lever. I swore I took all the pictures I needed but I guess not. I’ve got some other stuff like rebuilding the carb and a comparison of the meteor piston to OEM that I’ll post in a little while.
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