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Old 07-31-2009, 02:13 PM
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Default Help!!How do you get the crank key off??? Help
Swapping over everything to the 355 but how the **** do you get off the crank key out that keeps the lower timing sprocket in place?
Thanks working on it right now.
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Old 07-31-2009, 02:16 PM
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It's not something you remove. There's a keyway in the lower crank gear that slides over it.
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New crank doesnt have one so I need to swap it over from the old crank
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i was wondering the same thing, i couldnt figure it out... if i need i new one where would i be able to get one?? (sorry for the hijack)
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Trying to figure that out right now!! lol!
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I think it's called a woodruff key or something like that. Very common at machine shops, just ask to buy one.
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You just pry it out from the front with a screwdriver or similar. When you see how easy it is, you will wonder why you asked.
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Get a new key...
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Got it! Just tapped it out with a small screwdriver and a hammer!
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