crank feels tight

[TheGDFP]

Sorry for delay. Sick kid.

A piece of tubing, the clutch bolt and a piece of flat with a hole in it, would make an improvised crank puller, to help seat the bearings in the case. It's very unlikely that one is cocked.

[coty_tsc]

great illustration and ideal it will save me 60 bucks on the press. and I hope your kid gets well soon. Thanks again so much

[coty_tsc]

ok i ended up sending it to the shop he used a press and pressed bearings in case halves and then pressed them on the crank crank turns freely but still feels tight will turn by hand no problem it wont spin freely you have to turn it by hand is this correct

[TheGDFP]

Originally Posted by coty_tsc

ok i ended up sending it to the shop he used a press and pressed bearings in case halves and then pressed them on the crank crank turns freely but still feels tight will turn by hand no problem it wont spin freely you have to turn it by hand is this correct

It really should rotate by itself, with the porkchopped heavy part seeking the lower position. If the seals are real tight, and didn't get any assembly lube, it's possible that you're OK. There are a couple of shims that go between the output web and bearings, that could be left out to free up some space. As long as the webs can't hit the case, a little end-play is better than binding on the bearings. That will overheat the balls and cause issues.

[coty_tsc]

thanks again for your help with this. I did not lube crank case seals the felt like they already had some on them. and bearings came pre packed in grease crank turns freely until i torque crank case bolts to 20ft lbs. I can turn engine by hand easy after bolts are torqued but it certainly will not turn freely. I might be worrying over nothing at all.

[coty_tsc]

should i take it apart again?? If so do you think i could buy one of those crank pullers from you that is ingenious.

[TheGDFP]

Originally Posted by coty_tsc

should i take it apart again?? If so do you think i could buy one of those crank pullers from you that is ingenious.

Either take it apart, or try the puller method.
Cover shipping and I'll loan you what I used.
Pulling TOO hard, can pull the bearings through the case

[coty_tsc]

ill try to pry it apart again and thanks for all the info. i really might take you up on that id return the stuff at my cost and give you some to boot for gas and your time and shipping i greatly appreciate it.

[TheGDFP]

If using the puller, you should not need to split the case again, and deal with removing and reapplying sealant.

[coty_tsc]

I would greatly appreciate it if i could borrow that puller. let me know how much i need to send you. I have paypal or i could send you a money order. And i will return it cleaned up and everything. I really do appreciate this and just whenever you have time no big hurry.