Splitting crankcases

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Re: Splitting crankcases

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ajscomboman wrote: Tue May 04, 2021 8:10 pm What you're trying to do is not possible, I'm sorry but it's a full strip to swap out the drive side. The centre web is bolted to it and the cam follower spindles are a tight fit in the case as well. Whilst it will come apart I can't see how you'll get all the followers and spacer plus cam tunnels to line up. The engine is designed to be built from the drive side laid flat and then the timing side slipped on with the cams in.
Gstovold wrote: Tue May 04, 2021 8:36 pm I am joining a zoom meeting tomorrow with some guys that know a lot about these engines. I shall make sure I put this point across.
When 'Resto' Ray phoned me this afternoon his comments about the engine strip procedure were as ajscomboman's above. Join us on Zoom anyway!
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