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CP241 · 10-09-2019, 10:43 AM

I've never had a "carter" version before, but I did have a yerf dog spiderbox a while back with the howhit GY6 motor. Good running motor for sure that thing would do around 30mph

But from experience... remove the engine and work on it on the ground or a workbench. I prefer a workbench so I can sit on a stool. I don't think there's any way to split that case while it's still in the cart. Even if you could "fight it" in there, I don't think there's physically enough room. Plus getting to all the bolts around the case, etc. It's not worth it.

Maybe consider using a come along or a ratchet strap and one of the rafters in the garage to help lift it out... really though, if you can get a strap around it to use as a handle, you should be able to lift it out with one hand maybe using the other just as leverage to balance it. I doubt it weighs more than 50-60 lbs. IF the rack above the motor is removable, it will make your life a lot easier getting it in/out as well.

10-09-2019, 10:43 AM	#2
CP241 Nincompoop village idiot Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,690	Re: GY6 crankshaft timing chain gear replacement I've never had a "carter" version before, but I did have a yerf dog spiderbox a while back with the howhit GY6 motor. Good running motor for sure that thing would do around 30mph But from experience... remove the engine and work on it on the ground or a workbench. I prefer a workbench so I can sit on a stool. I don't think there's any way to split that case while it's still in the cart. Even if you could "fight it" in there, I don't think there's physically enough room. Plus getting to all the bolts around the case, etc. It's not worth it. Maybe consider using a come along or a ratchet strap and one of the rafters in the garage to help lift it out... really though, if you can get a strap around it to use as a handle, you should be able to lift it out with one hand maybe using the other just as leverage to balance it. I doubt it weighs more than 50-60 lbs. IF the rack above the motor is removable, it will make your life a lot easier getting it in/out as well.