17 replies to this topic

[peter-b]

Hmmm, not the best but certainly a long way from a worst case sinario. A relatively easy fix compared to a big end cap into the gears.

[grck1]

yup they should have loctite on them, plus make sure the correct torque is used to tighten them. there was a thread on hear about it, people were miss reading the manual and using the wrong too low torque.

 

here is a link

 

http://www.theminifo...showtopic=60548

[Lukie-J]

yup they should have loctite on them, plus make sure the correct torque is used to tighten them. there was a thread on hear about it, people were miss reading the manual and using the wrong too low torque.

 

here is a link

 

http://www.theminifo...showtopic=60548

 

Have a replacement one removed from another engine but will check locktite on it and torque it. The thread you linked said 40lbft so I'll go with that.

Thanks!