9 replies to this topic

[MrBounce]

I have just torqued my main caps down and the crank turns beautifully. However on the centre cap and one of the end caps they stand slightly proud when torqued up. I am sure it is due to the locating rings in the caps/block.

Everything is beautifully clean but something isn't right. Any suggestions?

[Nick Warwick]

Guessing you have tapped it into place with a rubber mallet? should locate 

[MrBounce]

Yup done that. I can't think of anything else it could be.

[ACDodd]

Yes, remove the crank and torque the caps with the bearing shells fitted and investigate. If you can put a feeler blade under the main cap when torqued your build stops right here till you get it investigated.


Ac

Edited by ACDodd, 12 January 2014 - 03:36 PM.

[MrBounce]

Any suggestions as to what could be causing it AC? Is it worth removing the dowels to see if everything bolts up correctly as a process of elimination?

[ACDodd]

Yes.

Ac

[MrBounce]

I will try that tomorrow evening then and let you know how it goes. If I go into the garage right now I am worried I will accidentally on purpose set it on fire.

 

Thank you AC.

[MrBounce]

Took it all apart, cleaned it all scrupulously, removed the dowels, then cleaned where they sit, put it all back together again and it works beautifully.

 

I am a happy boy.

Edited by MrBounce, 14 January 2014 - 06:08 PM.

[mini13]

its also worth checking that the dowels are a decent fit in the block and caps,

 

If they are a bit loose, I recomend the ones swiftune do, they are thicker and better tolernced, and are only about 15 quid the set.

[MrBounce]

Not loose at all my friend. Just not sat right. It's beautiful now!