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It’s been over 20 years since I’ve seen one. Never did anything major to one. Can’t remember if the cam comes out the flywheel end of the engine. I do know there is a hydraulic hand pump needed to remove & install the flange that the flywheel bolts to. Something like 30 tons. The flange is on a...

The massive torque it takes to deflect the crush sleeve is what keeps the pinion nut tight. Some one makes a kit to replace the crush sleeve with a spacer / shim kit, once you have the bearing preload set with the new spacer, then it’s straight torque on the pinion nut.

Thanks!

Any updates on the diamond burrs?

Not sure, but the black plastic on the screw is a limit cap. Try prying on it at the arrow.

Do you have fuel lines on correctly? A friend gave me his saw to fix, wouldn’t run well. He had just changed the fuel lines. They were not on the right way. After correcting them, runs, great! I can’t find the diagram for the the hose routing..

Found this on Sears site. I know a lot of parts are NLA. https://c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/98110065.pdf

Put me in for two, please! Thank you!

It was at one time, long ago! I have a direct drive David Bradley, that uses that size. Found some chain at a local sharpening shop. When I tried to get another loop, years later, the owner's mind was failing. Sad, He told me to try Lowe’s.

You could use it to check spark output on coils.

Making part for a fixture to hold a final drive. Has a 28 3/4 inch diameter hole. Had to bore 1/2 of the hole at a time, plate is 59 5/8 square, 1 inch thick. Bolt holes are for a M30 bolt. Got it finished today.

Sunday morning sunrise!

Ish, Ed, Red & Ted

TRX progress, put the sleeve in yesterday.. counter bored for the head studs today.

Yes it is! It’s the first time I’ve used it, really works great! Also have a small one with a 2” body with an extension. Will use that to bore for the STD piston.