Recent content by sevensandeights

Can I just manually hold the decomp in the "out" position? Anyone know the thread size for a Dolmar decomp valve or have a link to the proper plug? All I've ever read about it is that they cause problems so I have no issues blocking it off.

All back together and working! Finished late last night so didn't get a chance to cut any wood. I vac tested it but couldn't get it to hold. Seemed like a flaw in one of my block offs though because it wouldn't even hold vac for 3 seconds. Passed pressure test just fine and I didn't find any...

Slick tip - thanks!

Do any of you guys routinely pressure/vac test before putting everything back together? I have a Mityvac - just haven't used it in awhile so will have to see what kind of block off plates/plugs I have. I know I made a block off cover for the exhaust side of the cylinder but think I've only ever...

That would be awesome.

Good advice - thanks! Do you recommend anything for getting the cases back together when just the flywheel side of the crank needs to go through the bearing?

Thanks all - very helpful! Saw a video (from MattyO) of the pop can trick for the seal so might try that to prevent the lip from rolling.

Working on a Dolmar 6421 that I had to split the case due to failed case gasket letting bar oil into the crank case. Saw is all apart/cleaned and I just got notice my parts have arrived. Planning to reassemble today. Do you typically install the case seal prior to putting the case back...