I have just installed a new stator in my 2001e model. Did the locktite fixes. I am having a hard time getting the starter clutch/gear back into the sidecase. It goes in up to the Oring and thats it. Do i use a rubber mallet to seat it? Everything went smooth up to this point. Can anybody tell me how this is done? Thanks in advance, Mitch.
starter clutch/gear reinstall
Started by mitchp, Feb 14 2012 03:40 PM
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Posted 14 February 2012 - 03:40 PM
I have just installed a new stator in my 2001e model. Did the locktite fixes. I am having a hard time getting the starter clutch/gear back into the sidecase. It goes in up to the Oring and thats it. Do i use a rubber mallet to seat it? Everything went smooth up to this point. Can anybody tell me how this is done? Thanks in advance, Mitch.
Posted 14 February 2012 - 06:26 PM
DISREGARD this post -ron.
It's been too long since I did mine. I think I know exactly the point you're talking about, and I think a rubber mallet is the answer but don't take that as gospel. The rubber o-ring has aged and hardened. Be sure it is well lubricated before proceeding. Hopefully, Erik will see this and give you a definitive answer.
It's been too long since I did mine. I think I know exactly the point you're talking about, and I think a rubber mallet is the answer but don't take that as gospel. The rubber o-ring has aged and hardened. Be sure it is well lubricated before proceeding. Hopefully, Erik will see this and give you a definitive answer.
Posted 14 February 2012 - 06:34 PM
nooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not a rubber mallet. you dont have the starter gear in all the way correctly.its a PITA but you have to keep fideling with it.you will know when its in its palce all the way
Posted 14 February 2012 - 08:05 PM
No rubber mallet. The torque limiter clutch and spindle go in all the way first then the cap goes on. The rubber "O" ring may take a little slap of the hand but nothing dramatic. If the torque limiter clutch absolutely will not go in all the way, you may have moved one of the clutch plates (the things with gear teeth) out of alignment. DO NOT disassemble. You are just going to have to fuss with it.
If the "O" ring seems too big, it is because it has swelled from the oil. It's a pain but you can stuff it in. If you get too heavy handed you will cut the "O" ring.
If the "O" ring seems too big, it is because it has swelled from the oil. It's a pain but you can stuff it in. If you get too heavy handed you will cut the "O" ring.
Posted 15 February 2012 - 09:52 PM
I stand corrected. Guess the memory's failing faster than I thought. That's not a good sign.
But, OP did state that he had it all the way in and just couldn't get the o-ring to seat. I interpreted that as meaning he'd gotten past the difficult-to-line-up phase of the reinstall. My bad on not remembering that the cap should be off while seating the gears to insure you know everythings properly seated. Thanks Noble, for clarifying.
But, OP did state that he had it all the way in and just couldn't get the o-ring to seat. I interpreted that as meaning he'd gotten past the difficult-to-line-up phase of the reinstall. My bad on not remembering that the cap should be off while seating the gears to insure you know everythings properly seated. Thanks Noble, for clarifying.
Posted 15 February 2012 - 09:58 PM
Cuchara Red, on 15 February 2012 - 09:52 PM, said:
I stand corrected. Guess the memory's failing faster than I thought. That's not a good sign.
But, OP did state that he had it all the way in and just couldn't get the o-ring to seat. I interpreted that as meaning he'd gotten past the difficult-to-line-up phase of the reinstall. My bad on not remembering that the cap should be off while seating the gears to insure you know everythings properly seated. Thanks Noble, for clarifying.
But, OP did state that he had it all the way in and just couldn't get the o-ring to seat. I interpreted that as meaning he'd gotten past the difficult-to-line-up phase of the reinstall. My bad on not remembering that the cap should be off while seating the gears to insure you know everythings properly seated. Thanks Noble, for clarifying.
I would not say it has to be off, as I only do that when alignment is being difficult.. Most of the time, I assembly everything in the cap and plop it in place,, It's pretty easy to feel and see it is not aligning. Pull it back out, rotate, reinstall.. It will either go in till the cap o ring meets the case or it will not. If not, on the 2nd or 3rd try, I’ll install pieces and parts into the case, then the cap.
Using a rounded end small flat tip screwdriver to push in the o ring is normally the more difficult part of the TQ limiter install.
Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:10 PM
E.Marquez, on 15 February 2012 - 09:58 PM, said:
I would not say it has to be off, as I only do that when alignment is being difficult.. Most of the time, I assembly everything in the cap and plop it in place,, It's pretty easy to feel and see it is not aligning. Pull it back out, rotate, reinstall.. It will either go in till the cap o ring meets the case or it will not. If not, on the 2nd or 3rd try, I’ll install pieces and parts into the case, then the cap.
Using a rounded end small flat tip screwdriver to push in the o ring is normally the more difficult part of the TQ limiter install.
Using a rounded end small flat tip screwdriver to push in the o ring is normally the more difficult part of the TQ limiter install.
Ah, that's an answer we can live with. Thanks, Erik.
