|
|
Post by drewfinn on Oct 16, 2013 14:54:10 GMT -5
Tools,crank,gaskets,and standard 150 rebuild kit on the way...Just gotta grab the torque wrench and an impact wrench...any thoughts on that? Should I go with the 12v "emergency" model or plug in? Youtube is a great confidence builder,but as with all things,I hope for the best and plan for the worst.
|
|
|
|
Post by Rebel on Oct 17, 2013 0:15:17 GMT -5
The emergency one would work. I have a plug in one that I do like, works great.
|
|
|
|
Post by drewfinn on Oct 21, 2013 18:47:12 GMT -5
It's a good thing that I want to learn the ins and outs of gy6 repair and rebuild...cuz this scoot is givin me a bunch of opportunities! Tool kit is growing as fast as the discarded part pile. case is being picked up by a local machinist to grind out a broken bolt-didn't want to take that job on.Rollers had flat spots,variator fan fins broken where the tool attaches...all parts on the way....maybe I'll take apart the clutch while I wait...
|
|
|
|
Post by drewfinn on Oct 23, 2013 15:58:37 GMT -5
Okay...prepping for rebuild this weekend...assuming all goes as planned,what precautions should I take before initial restart?
|
|
|
|
Post by Rebel on Oct 24, 2013 1:19:10 GMT -5
Precautions. Make sure you get the timing marks lined up correctly. Torque the nuts and bolts to specs. Be sure you have the piston ring gaps inthe correct position, the gaps should line up like a mercedes benz emblem. Before you start it, keep the spark plug out and use a drill with an adapter for a socket and use it on the variator to to turn the motor over and get oil to all the bearing surfaces.
|
|
|
|
Post by drewfinn on Oct 27, 2013 11:23:31 GMT -5
At what point does taking this beastie apart and putting it back together go from financial folly to stubborn obsession? I think I may be there! Newly ground out bolt just pulled out on initial start and dumped oil all over the garage floor...instead of seriously considering having it reground and rethreaded,I've started,once more,a disassembly in order to reinstall all the bits n parts,gears n bolts,into a new left side crankcase. For all the bitching I've done during the rebuilds and tear downs,this is strangely enjoyable...should I seek a mental health professional or a real mechanic?
|
|
|
|
Post by Rebel on Oct 27, 2013 13:21:53 GMT -5
LOL, I think you should keep plugging away at it. If you are enjoying it you have a great new appreciation for the hobby. You will learn more with each screw up and never forget what you just learned.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 2:18:38 GMT -5
anything you could do to avoid having to do this
like dripping sea foam in the motor while hot and turning the starter
|
|
|
|
Post by Rebel on Nov 1, 2013 15:14:41 GMT -5
At this point he probably has metal flakesthat need cleaning out and the only way to make sure is to take it all apart.
|
|
|
|
Post by drewfinn on Nov 1, 2013 20:22:11 GMT -5
Metal flakes would be preferable,when I say shrapnel I mean it! The piston from the rings down was totally shredded to bits,the rod was bent,annihilation...but,if this next ground up rebuild doesn't go well I see a new engine for Christmas. I blame gremlins....
|
|
|
|
Post by drewfinn on Nov 2, 2013 18:07:56 GMT -5
Well,she runs. Minor gearbox leak...check it in a bit...rear brake needs adjusting...but the "slippery slope" is running healthier than I've heard since I uncrated her.Now for final adjustments,tweaking,safety checks and body re-assemble...as long as the gremlins stay away. WOOOHOOO!  |
|
|
|
Post by Rebel on Nov 3, 2013 1:20:06 GMT -5
Good for you. You should now have plenty of confidence to take on problems in the future.
|
|
CAN YOU HELP ME OUT MAN,AS i LOST ME JOB DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THERE?ANY INF