Recent content by jbsaws75

Hi All, Quick question, are the ID tags on the case push studs or threaded? I wanted to remove them before painting the case. Thanks.

Thanks JJ. Ended up using a 1/2" brass gas fitting and a bearing puller (See on a utube video) Worked quite well.

Hi all, Sorry, next question. Seems like the oil pump drive gear is a press fit. What is the best way to remove it? Is there a special tool or can an adaptor be made for it?

Yeah, could be. Case coming apart soon so I've have a good look at them. Thanks for the suggestion

Hi all, Next question on a P42 rebuild. I pulled the top end off last night and it seems something made it's way into the cylinder and is now mashed into the upper chamber (See image 1) Also corresponding damage to the top of the piston (See image 3). Cylinder bore still seems ok, some scoring...

Great! email sent. Thanks for that!

Hi All, new to the forum and I was hoping for some advice. Just picked up a P42HP to rebuild but it seems the original coil has been replaced. I think it's has a modified homelite XL coil. For some reason the previous owner also cut the HT lead and twisted it back together (?). It had a small...