I'm trying to replace the crankshaft seals in my 650, but I searched and it seems that I need fly wheel puller and a coupler removal tool. I talked with Madscientist and he said I could do a few things to get the coupler off with out using a coupler tool and how to keep the crankshaft from spinning.
Where can I rent a flywheel removal tool or can I get around using one?
There are 3 crankshaft seals, but I'm only seeing the front and rear being sold? Who has the third one included with the kit? Do I need the third one?
Best trick i've found for getting the coupler off, is heat and candle wax. Heat the coupler until its good and hot, then melt wax so it runs down into the threads. let it cool a few minutes, should spin right off. You can stuff some soft rope into the rear cyl to keep the motor from turning, if needed. Righty-titey, lefty loosey, I just used a prybar in the coupler, but had extra coupler just in case.
A flywheel holding tool is a great thing, can be made pretty easy. (no pics of mine) Y shaped piece of metal with a cpl of bolts to fit into the flywheel slots, works great.
And when you use a puller for the flywheel, be careful DO NOT run the bolts too far thru the flywheel, or you'll be needing a new stator. Got my puller from harbor freight (1 source for cheap chinese junk) for cheap, and it hasnt broken yet.
I'd say you need all 3 seals, SBT has them for 16.95 in the gasket section. Some good marine grease, you'll be all set. Maybe a few bandaids, some superglue and some bad words, you're ready to go! good luck
It's an x2, not rocket surgery!
As sure as God made black and white, whats done in the dark will be seen in the light.
Those who will beat their swords into plows, will plow for those who do not.
Best trick i've found for getting the coupler off, is heat and candle wax. Heat the coupler until its good and hot, then melt wax so it runs down into the threads. let it cool a few minutes, should spin right off. You can stuff some soft rope into the rear cyl to keep the motor from turning, if needed. Righty-titey, lefty loosey, I just used a prybar in the coupler, but had extra coupler just in case.
A flywheel holding tool is a great thing, can be made pretty easy. (no pics of mine) Y shaped piece of metal with a cpl of bolts to fit into the flywheel slots, works great.
And when you use a puller for the flywheel, be careful DO NOT run the bolts too far thru the flywheel, or you'll be needing a new stator. Got my puller from harbor freight (1 source for cheap chinese junk) for cheap, and it hasnt broken yet.
I'd say you need all 3 seals, SBT has them for 16.95 in the gasket section. Some good marine grease, you'll be all set. Maybe a few bandaids, some superglue and some bad words, you're ready to go! good luck
That's what madscientist said to do for removing the coupler.
SBT says "end seal kit"?? Does that include middle to? Sorry for my ignorance.
SBT and WaterCraftSuperstore have the same price for the seal kit, but WCS lists there's as 2 seals only and SBT is "end seal kit".
As for the puller is this what your talking about?
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You need 2 each 92049 and 1 of 92049a. None are in the "middle". Put a 90249 and a 90249a on the coupler end of the crank, and a 92049 on the magneto end. I'll let you guess which way to orient the lip seals, I've never been able to make any sense of it.
I've never had a problem getting a Kawi coupler off, just a touch of heat and I use a long screwdriver across the flats of the coupler.... Of course, I throw the crank in a big bench vise first.
For a flywheel puller, go to Autozone. buy a steering wheel puller. It's like $9. Then go to NAPA and buy some decent grade 5 or grade 8 metric bolts of the correct size. The bolts with the Autozone puller will strip first time you use it. I've been using one of these for 7 years now.....
If you really must hold the crank still, the rope trick works. But I've got a better way. I made a block of wood the size of a piston dome. Rounded the corners. Oak. Just unbolt the head, toss this in, bolt the head back on. In the attached pic, you can actually see the block of wood thru the spark plug hole.
By the way, this was the worst coupler I've ever encountered; this was a Polaris that a clown had filled the motor with water and then left to sit for 5 or so years. Everything was frozen on this motor! Broke a 15" wrench before I resorted to the jack and pipe wrench.
Amazingly, I rode that thing for 2 years on that same crank! One of the middle bearings finally did disintegrate, by the time I tore it down there were no ball bearings left. All gone!
I just got the coupler off and now I removed the flywheel cover to take a peek inside. Its got some oil residue and what not, but nothing dripped out.
I'll have to wait till tomorrow to get the flywheel or steering wheel removal tool. I really want take this thing apart now that I've started.
EDIT I'm just gonna call the above mention parts carriers and see if they come with all 3. If someone else already knows chim in so I can go ahead and get this suckers in the mail.........
Last edited by SuperDave4x4; 12-19-2009 at 08:50 PM.
I got mine thru SBT. Delagem is spot on about the grade 8 bolts, too. Dont forget the sharp hits with a large hammer while under tension. Thats the same puller kit I have, the 2nd link.... aside from stripping all those bolts and replacing them.
It's an x2, not rocket surgery!
As sure as God made black and white, whats done in the dark will be seen in the light.
Those who will beat their swords into plows, will plow for those who do not.
I got mine thru SBT. Delagem is spot on about the grade 8 bolts, too. Dont forget the sharp hits with a large hammer while under tension. Thats the same puller kit I have, the 2nd link.... aside from stripping all those bolts and replacing them.
Right on! I'll get one in the A.M.
I hope my thread is helpful for others too. I searched a few times and didn't come up with exact info on doing this, just tid bits here and there. I'll follow up tomorrow and let yall know how it goes! Hopefully my crank is in good shape.
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