Post by: 2STROKEREVOLUTION on October 12, 2012, 12:43:33 AM
How difficult is it splitting the cases? Is this something I should try at home or take the bottom end to a shop? I have done multiple top ends but never the bottom. How hard is it to put back together?
Anyone with experience please help. Is it more worth it to save the $ and do it myself or save the hassle and spend the $?
Post by: SachsGS on October 12, 2012, 03:07:58 AM
Post by: TMKIWI on October 12, 2012, 03:57:04 AM
It isn't difficult to split cases. Read up on technique, take your time and it won't be a problem.
X2.
It is a good skill to learn.
Part of the benefit of owning a 2 stroke. To do it yourself.
Post by: citabjockey on October 12, 2012, 06:05:54 AM
Post by: dogger315 on October 13, 2012, 12:02:44 AM
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Is this something I should try at home or take the bottom end to a shop?If you are confident in your wrenching skills, you owe it to yourself to give it a try.
Make sure you have a proper service manual (one from the manufacturer is the best),
case splitting tool, flywheel puller and a gasket set.
I've done several post on various forums detailing the process with lot's of pictures.
Here is a link to one that shows the process on a Honda CR500 engine:
http://www.allthingsmoto.com/forums/f-235/cr500-engine-build-pictorial-part-1-a-50432/
You can get a very good deal on the case splitter and flywheel puller from Rocky Mountain
Cycle under their Tusk brand. These are good quality tools that won't cost a small fortune
like some of the "name" brands out there.
Once you've done it, you'll see it's not hard. Also, that new ability will give you a better
understanding of how your engine works as well as save you money down the road.
dogger
Post by: 2STROKEREVOLUTION on October 13, 2012, 02:34:14 AM
Anything special to put it back together? I guess I just have to read that other thread.
Post by: 2STROKEREVOLUTION on October 14, 2012, 12:48:04 AM
QuoteIs this something I should try at home or take the bottom end to a shop?If you are confident in your wrenching skills, you owe it to yourself to give it a try.
Make sure you have a proper service manual (one from the manufacturer is the best),
case splitting tool, flywheel puller and a gasket set.
I've done several post on various forums detailing the process with lot's of pictures.
Here is a link to one that shows the process on a Honda CR500 engine:
http://www.allthingsmoto.com/forums/f-235/cr500-engine-build-pictorial-part-1-a-50432/
You can get a very good deal on the case splitter and flywheel puller from Rocky Mountain
Cycle under their Tusk brand. These are good quality tools that won't cost a small fortune
like some of the "name" brands out there.
Once you've done it, you'll see it's not hard. Also, that new ability will give you a better
understanding of how your engine works as well as save you money down the road.
dogger
This is certainly looking like something I can do. I will be attempting it in the future.
Have you ever matched the cylinder to crank ports? I figured taking it apart would allow me to do that myself. Doesn't sound hard and at least a small benefit.
Post by: eprovenzano on October 16, 2012, 02:26:56 PM