kickstart install instructions?

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Nov 25, 2009 | 01:30 PM

stell55chevy

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kickstart install instructions?

does anyone know where I can find a 4 speed rotary top kickstart conversion / install instruction online?

I am gonna purchase a conversion kit and I want to see what is involved with the project.

thanks for any input

Nov 25, 2009 | 01:59 PM

48pan

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who is the manufacturer of the kit? I would start with them. Probably get it on-line at their website.

Nov 25, 2009 | 02:04 PM

stell55chevy

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was gonna go with the cheap Jireh kit. just trying to see if i am gonna need any special tools or anything for the job.

Nov 25, 2009 | 02:06 PM

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The procedure is the same as the ratchet top transmission. The bumper plate is built into the retainer plate mainshaft bearing on 80 and later models. I'm not familiar with the very late model 4 speed transmissions, 80-84. They used two different mainshafts in those years. The mainshaft for a kick starter has to be threaded at the very end on the kick start side. The 79 rotary top mainshaft is threaded. Before you order the parts check under the cover to make sure your mainshaft is threaded and it also must have a key way to hold the starter clutch gear. If not you may not be able to use one.

Nov 25, 2009 | 02:21 PM

stell55chevy

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i have already had the endplate off and it is threaded and it has a keyway in it.
so it is a pretty straight forward job? not too complicated?

Nov 25, 2009 | 06:34 PM

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Very straight forward. The starter gear mainshaft needs to slide on the mainshaft, hone it to fit if it doesn't. Depending on what crank they give you in the kit (the shaft the kick arm attaches to.) you may have to play with it to get it in the proper position. Old stock shafts had a notch on the arm end for the pinch bolt. Later cranks had a circular groove so it would accomodate the swing out kick arm also. The single notch goes at 12 o'clock. If it is in the wrong position you may not be able to wind the return spring properly. Don't forget the washer behind the spring, chamfer toward spring. The starter gear mounts to the crank with the dowl pin at 7 o"clock.

Nov 27, 2009 | 08:25 AM

Pälli

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That kick start is simpe

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