magneto gear removal

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Re: magneto gear removal

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If you can show us a picture of the splines, it may not be as bad as you thought. Needs a press to remove the mainshaft and fit a new one but sometimes they look bad but will soldier on for donkeys years!
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Steve wrote: Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:48 pm
........on a separate issue I think the spline's on the other side looked pretty worn. is that something easy to replace or will I need to find a specialist?
As Dave said, they soldier on even when quite worn on the thrust side of the splines.
Here's mine which was still working o.k. although did replace it whilst the engine was stripped to fit a new big end (before setting off on a 2 months and 3,000 miles European camping tour).
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and just for interest here's the knackered big end crank pin.
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Re: magneto gear removal

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how do I post photos I seem to have forgotten
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Best way is to use something like Postimages, https://postimages.org
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Yes Postimages is really easy (and free).


Or, If you want to post as an attachment follow the instructions with screen shots in my post here:

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I'd re-use it, it'll last you for years.
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dave16mct wrote: Tue Sep 06, 2022 10:10 pm I'd re-use it, it'll last you for years.
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Really wow I thought it was completely fcuked.
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dave16mct wrote: Tue Sep 06, 2022 10:10 pm I'd re-use it, it'll last you for years.
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Totally agree unless you are using it for a 40 mile round trip to work everyday. :rofl:
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