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[yamanube]

Even if you are using a coupler tool and transfering all that torque thru the crank assembly, it's still only 80 ft/lbs which is nothing compared to a running stocker, much less a built engine.

Answer this, when tightening the flywheel bolt, where is the most stress put? The bolt shoulders contact the flywheel and draws the flywheel and crank together, the rotational force is between the face of the flywheel and the bolt shoulder itself. Hold the flywheel from rotating and the only force applied to the crank (and taper) should be the draw into the hub.
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I was just arguing why I think the "rope in the cylinder = bad" idea is BS. I am sure the keyway, flywheel, etc. are strong enough I just think the connecting rods are stronger.

 

[OCD Solutions]

All these methods have been used successfully for years so really it's a matter of what you have available. I don't really think there's much of an arguement.
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[masterblaster]

anyone have any tricks for getting the cylinder back on easy with motor still in.I have a large spacer plate at the bottom and really high lower sleeve location,the end of the rings keep getting hung up at the highest recess of the sleeve,it took 15 to do it on the bench?

this crank has billet rods so id be real pissed if the rope trick screwed that up also....errr

 

[DangerBoy]

Ive seen the "rope trick" break piston skirts on 550s, granted they had windows milled in them

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