How The Hell Do You Use This Case Splitter?

[bulletpruf]

Ok, so I have an 076 Super that needs bearings changed, so I have it stripped it down to the bare case and I'm having a hell of a time splitting the case with my normal splitter.

I have this other splitter that I bought several years ago, but damned if I know how to use it. Anyone familiar with this?

Thanks

 

[PA Dan]

Thats not a case splitter....it's a case putter back thogetherer.

 

[PA Dan]

@Mattyo

 

[bulletpruf]

Gotcha. I've never had any problems getting them back together. May just have to buy a new splitter; the one I have is worn out.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Thats not a case splitter....it's a case putter back thogetherer.

*The best Case Putter Back Togetherer.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Gotcha. I've never had any problems getting them back together. May just have to buy a new splitter; the one I have is worn out.

Heat gun and soft faced hammer not doing it?

 

[PA Dan]

Heat gun and soft faced hammer not doing it?

Heat is your friend!

 

[Mattyo]

That's my crankcase assembly toolkit. U need a splitter. Then u can use that kit to put a saw back together

 

[bulletpruf]

Heat is your friend!

Ok, this is a new one for me. How/where do you use heat when disassembling?

 

[bulletpruf]

Heat gun and soft faced hammer not doing it?

How do you use a soft-faced hammer?

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

How do you use a soft-faced hammer?

Heat up around the bearing pockets, I think 250F or thereabouts is enough but I'll be corrected for sure if I'm out, and then (assuming all the case bolts are out - don't assume) if you rap the end of the crank with the hammer while holding the case with a gloved hand the bearing should slide out of the heated expanded case pocket. Repeat on other side. Plenty of vids about if that didn't read clearly enough.

 

[PA Dan]

For me when not using a case splitter I heat up to break all the 25 year old stuck together parts. When I tap the crank the bearings almost always stay in the case. Then I heat the case up around the bearing and tap it out.

 

[bulletpruf]

Heat up around the bearing pockets, I think 250F or thereabouts is enough but I'll be corrected for sure if I'm out, and then (assuming all the case bolts are out - don't assume) if you rap the end of the crank with the hammer while holding the case with a gloved hand the bearing should slide out of the heated expanded case pocket. Repeat on other side. Plenty of vids about if that didn't read clearly enough.

I have a new splitter on the way, but I'll try this tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[bulletpruf]

For me when not using a case splitter I heat up to break all the 25 year old stuck together parts. When I tap the crank the bearings almost always stay in the case. Then I hear the case up around the bearing and tap it out.

Parts are close to 50 years old, I think. This probably rolled off the line in the 70's.

Ticked off at myself, too. I've rebuilt 4 or 5 of these, and the last time I didn't split the case and change the crank bearings, same thing happened -- they were noisy when I started it up after a rebuild.

 

[bulletpruf]

Well, I ordered a new case splitter, but turns out I didn't need it. Heat on the bearing pockets and a whack on the crank with a soft hammer did the trick.

New SKF bearings and OEM crank seals are in. Saw is about 75% reassembled. I'll finish it up tomorrow.

thanks again for all the input!

Scott

 

[Mattyo]

If you need help with the assembly tools just give me a shout man. 24 7 tech support hehe. Well.... sorta ....

 

[PA Dan]

If you need help with the assembly tools just give me a shout man. 24 7 tech support hehe. Well.... sorta ....

I'll call in about 5 hours to test that out...report back in the morning!

 

[Mattyo]

I just might surprise u hehe

 

[PA Dan]

I just might surprise u hehe

I'm on 12 hour nights...you just might!

 

[Gullet]

So basically the splitter turned out to be a putter back togetherer that lead to a another splitter?

And I wonder why I drink!