Mark44
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I need to clean my crank and bearings after a piston edge broke. Parts washer then oil it up?
Mark44
Mark44
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I just did the same thing...
I used almost a whole can of WD40 to flush out any possible metal shavings. I spun the bearings while I was spraying WD40. I was surprised at how much black gunt came out of the bearings.
Then I used compressed air to get as much of the WD40 out as possible. To finish it off, I used engine assembly lube on the bearings before the engine went back together.
I used almost a whole can of WD40 to flush out any possible metal shavings. I spun the bearings while I was spraying WD40. I was surprised at how much black gunt came out of the bearings.
Then I used compressed air to get as much of the WD40 out as possible. To finish it off, I used engine assembly lube on the bearings before the engine went back together.
Mark44
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Thanks
piratelife
Frandsen works
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I would use a carb cleaner or brake cleaner in the can to clean bearings and then oil everything back up with what ever type of oil you will be running in your ski.
piratelife
Frandsen works
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- In the hood wood
If your going to split cases the seals are getting replaced anyways.
Mark44
Katie's Boss
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Not plannimg on replacing seals they have 6 rides on them.
Mark44
Mark44
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One thing, if you are blowing compressed air into bearings to dry them out NEVER get the bearings spinning at high speed from the air. Especially where they start to make a humming noise. That is the quickest way to ruin a precision bearing.
piratelife
Frandsen works
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- In the hood wood
Good to know i had no idea that would mess up a bearing
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