crankshaft cartidge plate removal

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cdalerider92 · #1 Post by **cdalerider92** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:42 am

I was just wondering if the "special tool" is required the remove the crankshaft cartridge plate.
thanks.

cannondale27 · #2 Post by **cannondale27** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:59 am

I usually take the bolts that hold starter on cover and hit the tips with a grinder to make them smooth then screw them into the plate. Out it comes.

cdalerider92 · #3 Post by **cdalerider92** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:35 pm

alright thanks. i tried using the bolts that normally hold it on, but the left side wouldn't come up.

NRath · #4 Post by **NRath** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:08 pm

If it's not popping loose, once you get the "puller bolts" in and tight and it seems like nothing's happening, give the head of the bolt a tap with a hammer.

cdalerider92 · #5 Post by **cdalerider92** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:26 pm

thanks. i'll go try it right now.

speed2424 · #6 Post by **speed2424** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:44 pm

Don't forget to remove the 2 screws that hold on the oil pump.

Nickc711 · #7 Post by **Nickc711** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:09 am

are you using the manual? b/c it helps alot

claas900 · #8 Post by **claas900** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:01 am

I'd say use the manual,few things you didn't mention. Do you have the piston out? Do you have the flywheel off? Sometime lock tight on the stud's will hold the plate on.

cannondale27 · #9 Post by **cannondale27** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:29 pm

Don't forget the pin in the oil pump.