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Offline 2STROKEREVOLUTION

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Splitting the cases - DIY?
« on: October 12, 2012, 12:43:33 AM »
I would like to get my crank rebuild and balanced on my KTM 380SX. While in their I have another thing to fix.

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 $?
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2012, 03:07:58 AM »
It isn't difficult to split cases. Read up on technique, take your time and it won't be a problem.
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« Reply #2 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.
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2012, 06:05:54 AM »
Proper tools make the job much less heartstopping. Case splitter, H bars, crank puller, make the job go smoothly. That and a good service manual.

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« Reply #4 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
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2012, 02:34:14 AM »
Thanks for the help guys! I'll read through that CR500 thread and check into the tools. It would be nicer to be able to do it at home. There are some things I want to do when in there that no one shop does all of. Save some money for those special mods! And with it apart I can match the cases!

Anything special to put it back together? I guess I just have to read that other thread.
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2012, 12:48:04 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

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.
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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2012, 02:26:56 PM »
Do you have a manual.  I found a free one online that I downloaded,  If you need a copy send me a PM with your email address and I will email it to you.
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