|
|
Post by rcq92130 on Aug 19, 2014 15:47:13 GMT -5
So I guess I need to take another look at the Dr. P variator just installed. Engine seems to be running well; good acceleration, but top end is baaaad -- typically 55mph, maybe a couple more at best, on a straight and flat (at 6800 RPM).
But when I installed this variator all went well, and simple, until it was time to button the side cover again. Had a good deal of trouble getting the starter pivot gear shaft. Thought i finally had it seated in the bushing in the cover, but during bolt tightening it suddenly snapped home with a bang (thought i had cracked the cover), so obviously it was not in the bushing.
Any tips on how to get this shaft seated properly when putting the side cover back on? I'm kind of afraid of opening the thing again lest I DO crack the cover during install.
|
|
|
|
Post by alleyoop on Aug 19, 2014 15:54:32 GMT -5
Little tip for getting it right. You can drill a little hole in the center of the slot where the shaft goes in then paint the end of the shaft white. So when you put it on you will see the white which would mean the shaft is in the slot.
|
|
|
|
Post by pmatulew on Aug 19, 2014 16:46:23 GMT -5
Slip the kick start lever in place and use that to jiggle things back and forth as you place the cover.
Start at 8:45
|
|
|
|
Post by alleyoop on Aug 19, 2014 16:52:29 GMT -5
I think his has a BENDIX which the cvt cover has a slot built in the inside of the cover that the BENDIX shaft fits in to keep it straight.  |
|
|
|
Post by rcq92130 on Aug 19, 2014 17:24:58 GMT -5
Slip the kick start lever in place and use that to jiggle things back and forth as you place the cover.
Start at 8:45
2008 Lance Milan (ZN150T-F)
SUPER HELPFUL! Saw a number of things I did not see when I first time took off and replaced the cover. Thanks so much - looks exactly like the setup I have (except mine is short, not long).
|
|
|
|
Post by rcq92130 on Aug 21, 2014 23:05:22 GMT -5
So tonight I took the side cover off again and - with the info gleaned from your YouTube tutorial, pmatulew, ofund out why was causing the problem getting the cover on last time ..
and since I've now caused damage, I have a question if the damage is important.
On the inside end (rear) of the secondary shaft there is a small pin driven in - that is supposed to fit into a notch in the crankcase socket (see minute 4:00 of the video). I didn't know this last time and didn't have the pin in the recess, and as i tightened don the cover bolts the pin sheered off . The shaft is almost smooth where the pin should be - you have to look closely to see the remains of the pin still in the shaft.
But I don't see what the pin actually accomplishes. It for sure prevents the shaft from rotating. But I tried to see why that would be desirable, or what would happen if the shaft DID rotate, and can't see any real reason for the pin (other than, maybe, to keep captured a washer that goes between the gear and the pin - keep it in place until the shaft is seated in it's hole.
Anyone know if the pin is important and I should get a new shaft .... or of no concern???
|
|
|
|
Post by pmatulew on Aug 22, 2014 4:42:57 GMT -5
I think you're correct that the pin just holds the assembly together.
I haven't tried, but I would think that you should be able to knock the broken pin out with a hammer and a nail set (or whatever hard poker you have handy). Then you could pick up an appropriately sized roll pin at the hardware store and hammer it in there.
|
|
..BAD TO THE BONE..
