hogtyed
Paul
Any tricks for splitting my cases. I have all nuts and bolts removed and they are glued together tighter than a drum. I don't really want to drive a chisel between the two surfaces.
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Splitting Cases
- Thread starter hogtyed
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piles of threads, heat makes it easy.
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No need for chisels, screwdrivers, pry bars, etc. unless you hate the motor and want to destroy the cases. No need to jump through a bunch of hoops. First do a second and third check to be sure all of the fasteners are out. A few licks with a rubber mallet will usually get 'er done. If you have to get more aggressive, use a chunk of 2x4 for a drift and apply the Big Friendly Hammer.
Yes keep checking as it is easy to miss one or more nuts or bolts.
I have only split two XS650 engines and both of them took only a gentile tap or two.
Not saying some PO might not have used some nasty stuff if it has any signs of being apart in the past.
I have only split two XS650 engines and both of them took only a gentile tap or two.
Not saying some PO might not have used some nasty stuff if it has any signs of being apart in the past.
hogtyed
Paul
Thanks guys. Got ‘em separated. I just wasn’t hitting it in the right place.
