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Dirt don't hurt
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That lightens the weight you are dealing with.
After that all you can do is try and see what happens.
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Motor and tranny do not bolt together, and starter only bolts to inner primary and small bracket on end of starter motor, 1986 FXWG 4speed, kick,elec.
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No, you don't need the clear plug. I timed them for a couple decades before someone gave me a clear plug.
The shop I used to hang out at would pull the motors without pulling the inner primary all the time.
The shop I used to hang out at would pull the motors without pulling the inner primary all the time.
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From: ct
Right on brother!!what I was hoping!!
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From: NJ
Pulling the motor, no problem, putting it back in without pinching the "o"ring putting it back in is the only issue.
Snug the primary to the engine before tightening the motor mount bolts but it can be done.
I have a primary cover I cut to support the the starter jackshaft so I can start the engine with no cover, mark the alternator rotor and set up a pointer, nice clean timing
Snug the primary to the engine before tightening the motor mount bolts but it can be done.
I have a primary cover I cut to support the the starter jackshaft so I can start the engine with no cover, mark the alternator rotor and set up a pointer, nice clean timing
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ive used these for years
http://www.motoparthub.com/16_1736_V...FReBaQodhHgA0A
as far as pulling the motor without pulling the primary yes you can and ive done it before many times but over the years ive found its worth the extra 35 minutes to remove it.
it saves the trouble of man handling the motor trying to line it up without damaging the o-ring or scratching something. work smarter not harder
http://www.motoparthub.com/16_1736_V...FReBaQodhHgA0A
as far as pulling the motor without pulling the primary yes you can and ive done it before many times but over the years ive found its worth the extra 35 minutes to remove it.
it saves the trouble of man handling the motor trying to line it up without damaging the o-ring or scratching something. work smarter not harder
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From: ct
ive used these for years
http://www.motoparthub.com/16_1736_V...FReBaQodhHgA0A
as far as pulling the motor without pulling the primary yes you can and ive done it before many times but over the years ive found its worth the extra 35 minutes to remove it.
it saves the trouble of man handling the motor trying to line it up without damaging the o-ring or scratching something. work smarter not harder
http://www.motoparthub.com/16_1736_V...FReBaQodhHgA0A
as far as pulling the motor without pulling the primary yes you can and ive done it before many times but over the years ive found its worth the extra 35 minutes to remove it.
it saves the trouble of man handling the motor trying to line it up without damaging the o-ring or scratching something. work smarter not harder
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From: Southern MD
You can also thread in a piece of PVC pipe. Never done it myself but the clear plastic didn't work for me. I couldn't see anything through the plastic. But keep in mind if your motor isn't stock you will probably time it for performance. The timing mark may not help since the mark is for stock motors.
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Watch this S&S vid, at about 10:00 they will show you the easiest way to shoot the timing, and the way I have done it for years. I find its best to drain the primary though.
If you want to leave the inner primary and remove the engine, that's done all the time.
If you want to leave the inner primary and remove the engine, that's done all the time.