Author Topic: Will this work? (Read 6039 times)

2T Institute · « **Reply #15 on:** December 19, 2012, 08:48:04 PM »

A new rod is $90 off ebay and rebuilding a single cylinder crank is a $50 job. Will be worth something in the end if done right where as a box or broken bits with bodgy fixes is worth nothing.

lauterbacher · « **Reply #16 on:** December 19, 2012, 10:28:51 PM »

2T your putting the knife into me. I'll check out e-bay. and I'll see if there is anyone who does the $50.00 crank work

SachsGS · « **Reply #17 on:** December 19, 2012, 11:56:08 PM »

2T is right but sometimes when you get boxed into a corner a little creativity goes a long way. If you go the bushing route I'd (light interference fit) bush the rod small end rather then try to machine a sliding fit bushing for the ID of the 18mm wrist pin bearing.

beaner · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2012, 01:03:41 AM »

I'm assuming you tried the Can-am Yahoo message board, Can-am Chris from England, Al Roberts, or vintage parts 4you?

FYI INA makes a 15 X 18 hard inner race

http://www.amazon.com/INA-IR15X18X16-Needle-Bearing-Precision/dp/B007D38NRE

It's not the best option, but I've done crazier things

lauterbacher · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2012, 02:49:47 AM »

Thanks beaner , I've been down that road and it is to narrow. It needs to be 22 mm wide. Yes I've checked all the sources. I'll find out next week after Christmas about a complete MX 1 lower end that has the 15 mm crank in it. I'm just pondering of weather to bag the 125 or go for the 250 which has all the parts for many years.
There was that time when money flowed a little more and I would'nt hessitate about putting a new rod in it. But I'm trying to have more patience and weigh out
the future of this bike. Thanks again

VintageBlueSmoke · « **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2012, 10:46:22 AM »

I would be remiss if I didn't suggest you call Tony Murphy Rotax Inc. 27701 Largo Vista Rd. Valyermo, CA 93563 (661)944- 1624 Fax (661) 261-9227 Email: tmurphy440@aol.com. He has all the Can-Am knowledge bottled and is a super nice guy to talk to. He has most engine items ON THE SHELF and he packages and ships everywhere.

2T Institute · « **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2012, 11:38:27 AM »

Sheeeeiiiit I forgot all about Tony. I'll back that His Rotax knowledge is unsurpassed.

lauterbacher · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2012, 05:51:03 PM »

Yep I talk and buy from tony when I need parts, He has no over size 125 18mm pistons and as for the others I've talked to no one else does eithier, He has 2 or 3 standard sized 18 mm.
Tony does though have over size 15mm pistons, so it looks like a new rod and piston after the first.

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