sprag clutch help please

[customcarguy247]

do i need to take the head off to replace the sprag clutch?

[big.elk.hunter]

I think you do because you need to remove the piston and cylinder and crank assembly. unless I am thinking of the wrong thing.

chris

[customcarguy247]

yep that's the right one your thinking of i was just hoping for an easier way it just seems like a lot of work

[claas900]

I've done it with out taking the head off. But I really think its depends on the casting of the crank cause I was just barley able to wiggle it past the crank. You never know pull the crank plate and try it, it's no lose of time. I had the motor laying on its side and the counter balancer came out without the starter gear. So I did have to put it back together in 2 pieces also. Still well worth the time saved from pulling the head.

[customcarguy247]

thanks ill try that any more tricks i should know

[claas900]

You wont be able to see the timing marks (dots) so before you pull out the counter balancer make sure you get a marker and mark the gears so the crank and counter balancer stay in time. Thats about all I can think of for now.

[customcarguy247]

Thanks