Should the kickstarter work at this stage of the rebuild?

[Drew400]

Hello experts,

The engine is back together and the barrels, head etc. are fitted (see picture).

I attached the kickstart lever to see what happens when moved by hand. All that happens is the clutch centre shaft rotates. Should it not also turn the crankshaft and the pistons?

I'm hoping with fingers crossed that the clutch etc has to be in place to make this all work, rather than I have cocked something else up and have to dismantle the whole thing again for the umpteenth time!

Thank you (in worried but hopeful anticipation).

D.

[paul G]

Drew,

As far as I can remember yes the clutch etc needs to be assembled.
Regards,

[Drew400]

Ta, Paul.

Hope rises.

Cheers, D.

[Lobo]

Hi Drew,

A description from the 750K2 manual... I think fairly similar to the 400F 'workings'... Bryan, OddJob etc to correct me if wrong.

Simon

[tom400f]

Drew,

The gist of it is that the kick start drives the engine back through the clutch.

Cheers
Tom

[Drew400]

Thank you all again.

I'll continue rebuilding with renewed confidence!

Cheers, D.