'77 Liquifire crank seals

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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Matt wrote:
That's actually not the right coil and I need to change the photo because that part number does not come with the wire. This one is for the Kohler engines.
BTW this is the correct coil, I fixed the listings and have them in stock now.
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Any tips for getting a flywheel off that hasn't been off since '77??
Got a puller, had lots of pressure on it, the small 6mm bolts were bending and it won't come off. Don't really want to start hammering, or do I have to get the smoke wrench out (torch)?

Thanks
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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gpuller wrote:Any tips for getting a flywheel off that hasn't been off since '77??
Got a puller, had lots of pressure on it, the small 6mm bolts were bending and it won't come off. Don't really want to start hammering, or do I have to get the smoke wrench out (torch)?

Thanks
Answered my own question...carry on.

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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Flywheel and clutch are off!
I just had to get a little mean, impact on the puller and a few raps on the puller with a 2lb hammer and it was off.

Didn't have a clutch puller but ended up using the center jack bolt of the puller that I used on the flywheel, it was 3/4" fine thread. I slipped a 6" long grade 8 bolt with the head cut off into the end of the jack bolt. Worked like a real puller. LOL

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Next step is crank seals.

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I plan on pulling the primary clutch a part and clean it up too.
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Getting deeper!
Got the crank seals in and did a little detailing on the engine. Have an NOS waterpump o-ring coming out of Canada. Couldn't find one that would fit locally. Going to pressure check the engine before it goes back in the sled.

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Painted waiting for more assembly.

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Have clutch rollers ordered so the clutch is in pieces now. Secondary is next on the list for tear down.

Pulled the skid out the other night, couldn't belive all the bolts came out of the cross shafts without problems. It like it wants to be fixed! LOL The shock was leaking oil so I've been looking for a replacement. My uncle has Rupps so I looked at the Rupp shocks, they are the same shocks. Rupps used a chrome shocks on the ski's and the same black Gabriel shock for the skid.
Jumped on ebay and found 3 or 4 NOS shocks, so I have one coming.
As long as the suspension is out I'm going to paint it.
Also need to order the plastic slider blocks from New Breed.
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Engine LOOKS GREAT !Did you deck the head ,and jug ? These mono heads are really hard to get to seal . What sealant did you use ? Brock
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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skoalmint wrote:Engine LOOKS GREAT !Did you deck the head ,and jug ? These mono heads are really hard to get to seal . What sealant did you use ? Brock
Thanks!
Just put crank seals in didn't pull the head. Just a lot of elbow grease and some paint. I used Permatex Motoseal 1 for the crankcase.
Need to pressure test it yet.

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Good deal ! Nice Job . Brock
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Where the ski's and suspension painted Blitz black or semi gloss?
Have some SEM Hot Rod black (flat black) left over that I used on the hood of my Charger. Was thinking of using that.
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Parts waiting for paint. Hopefully tonight they will be black, paint booth at work was full yesterday.

A pic of the chrome Rupp Ski shocks that I got. One will be used in the rear suspension.
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Before you put the stator back on test the coils for ohms. There is a procedure on this site on how to do it.
My 76 440 had a bad low speed winding, it wouldn't start. It also needed crank seals.
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It went into this.
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My 77 340 LF black with silver panels.
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Never ran the sled before I pulled the motor, it had great spark when pulled over. My plug wires were chewed on by varmints, so it got new coils. T
Just got the water pump o-ring. The suspension is painted too, hopefully things will be going back together shortly.
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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:beers; Very cool, goodluck going back together.
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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Did a lot of assembly last weekend. Got the suspension back in, man those are a PITA for one person. Getting the springs compressed and bolts started took some thinking but I got it buttoned up.
With the temps in the 40's and the snow we did have melting fast I rolled the sled outside for a good power washing before the everything went back together.
Just need button up a few small details and it should be ready to fire. Hopefully that will go OK.
Here are the pics.

Before power wash

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After

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Getting closer

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Almost ready to run

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End of the Sunday, need to do some work to the hood/hinge.

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Re: '77 Liquifire crank seals

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Looking smart Reed. Nice work! :thinksnow:
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