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Installing crankshaft Question
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I replaced the crank bearings in my DT400. I have the Tusk crank puller, but it doesn't work on the right side. What can I use?
1978 DT400
1975 DT250
1976 YZ125X - my post vintage race bike
2022 KTM 300XCW - my race bike
1975 DT250
1976 YZ125X - my post vintage race bike
2022 KTM 300XCW - my race bike
14 Apr 2022 20:59
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Warm the case to about 120*C and the crank will drop straight in.
14 Apr 2022 23:26
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If the bearing is in the case, , & you're just wanting to slide the crank in, the crank is a slide fit in 'that' bearing not tight like the left one. All held over by the crank nut & gear. Bearing is tight in the case of course.
14 Apr 2022 23:54
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Bearings yes . Freeze them
120 degrees hot on the cases and the freezer bearing will slide right in. But..may need a slight push to seat it down.
Listen for the tell tale.. clunk .
120 degrees hot on the cases and the freezer bearing will slide right in. But..may need a slight push to seat it down.
Listen for the tell tale.. clunk .
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OOPSY. well Duh..... look at the picture Rick, ( sometimes I don't scroll up OK !!! )
My bad.
Got a DEET Crankshaft puller for pulling and setting all crank stuff ?
Works wonders
My bad.
Got a DEET Crankshaft puller for pulling and setting all crank stuff ?
Works wonders
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I think this side has two 8mm threaded holes that can accept a 2 bolt puller if I recall
lesson I learned is that 225F seems to be the magic temp for bearings to drop into case for what its worth
lesson I learned is that 225F seems to be the magic temp for bearings to drop into case for what its worth
15 Apr 2022 08:51
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No issues getting the bearing to drop in. I put the crank in a zip lok bag and put it in the freezer for 2 days. The crank will go in the bearing leaving about a 1/4" gap from seating all the way. I will heat the case up and get the crank from the freezer and see if that does the trick. I can't remember how we did it back in the 70's.
1978 DT400
1975 DT250
1976 YZ125X - my post vintage race bike
2022 KTM 300XCW - my race bike
1975 DT250
1976 YZ125X - my post vintage race bike
2022 KTM 300XCW - my race bike
15 Apr 2022 18:37
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Heated the case and the frozen crank dropped right in. Thanks guys!
1978 DT400
1975 DT250
1976 YZ125X - my post vintage race bike
2022 KTM 300XCW - my race bike
1975 DT250
1976 YZ125X - my post vintage race bike
2022 KTM 300XCW - my race bike
16 Apr 2022 21:56
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