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550 F2 started!
Trigger:
I know it is a bummer but, as my old man always said : it is all a part of growing up and learning ;)
Oddjob:
I can't find it right now Roo but on the USA SOHC site there was a large thread about removing the primary chain hub through the sump, something I must add I thought was impossible until I saw pics of it being done. This was quite a few years ago and this makes it very difficult to find especially as our American cousins lump all the SOHC engines into one section so searching for primary drive etc gives you loads of results from 750s and such. The way I remember it being done was to remove the sump, engine was still in frame BTW, remove the primary shaft (use the lower footrest bolt as a slide hammer with a foot peg still on there, if you don't have one), make sure you catch the thrust washer as it drops out, tilt the drive and it will wiggle out with a little effort. Getting it back in was the same, I'd imagine getting the thrust washer to stay inn place could be difficult so remove the oil pump so you can dangle it off a screwdriver or something.
I have 2 spare primary hubs out of 550s just lying around, welcome to one if you need one, bloody heavy things though so maybe just need the starter ring part?
Of course if replacing/repairing the starter motor works then it won't be needed to be done.
Sesman:
This fecker.
Trigger:
Going in through the sump is fine if you are changing the starter roller kit, if you know what the problem then that is fine. But, i would advise stripping the engine to diagnose a problem. There is no point in doing half a job and it maybe a couple of problems that could be elsewhere in the engine or something simple that may have been missed. ;)
Sesman:
Good advice Trig. I think in this case though Roo has identified the issue….thank goodness.
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