Mag Flange Fit

[Gazbo72]

Just after a bit of info really. Should the mag flange be a tight fit. When stripping the engine the threads for reomaval where knackered so I had to tap it out with a mallet. It come out ok with no damage and the only one thread for the cowlings that was knacker which I have drilled and retapped and know ok.

I am going to retap the threads to the next size up for removal in the future but after cleaning the casing and mag flange I tried them for fit anf it is quite a tight fit is this right ???

Sorry if daft question but just wanting it right before i start the rebuild.

Gaz.

[DigDug]

If it came out it should go back in - just make sure all is clean and free of burrs.

[dapper]

What Digger said and put a smear of grease around the outside to help it slide in and also helps to seal it too.

[Gazbo72]

Thanks for the replys. Just retapped the knackered threads for future removal .

Now ready to fit the new bearings. I could be gone some time

[rosscla]

Put it in a poly bag while you fit the big circlip...will save you picking it out of the four corners of the garden

[Gazbo72]

Woohoo new bearings and crank is in with out having to leather it with hammer


Is it better to use nylocs on the 3 bolts that hold the mag housing on. Or will that cause problems with the flywheel later ????

[dapper]

I've used nylocs without issue and even put SS wavy washers under them for good measure.

[Special X]

For Uber safety why not use thin nuts with nordlocs