Mini Stroker Crank Install

bettysuegirl · Post by **bettysuegirl** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:05 pm

installed ruima crank with new honda bearings case halves had gasket so made a new 1/64" gasket and bolted it up feels like there is some resistance when turning by hand not metal to metal type resistance is this normal?

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:19 pm

could be new bearing and seal drag.. what cyl? and is that the only gasket you used??

bettysuegirl · Post by **bettysuegirl** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:37 pm

ill be using a rumia 85cc but im feeling resistance even without cylinder installed

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:45 pm

bettysuegirl wrote:ill be using a rumia 85cc but im feeling resistance even without cylinder installed

possible that crank halfs aren't aligned perfect? or again, seal drag..

inspect real closely and see if you can trace the source of the resistance. what kind of bearings did you use?

I remember my ministroke crank fitting REAL close and filling up almost all of crank case volume, and there was some resistance from seals to a point that it wouldnt freely spin more than half a turn or so.

and are you a girl btw?

sorry to ask, but a girl tuner is pretty rare around these parts hah

bettysuegirl · Post by **bettysuegirl** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:10 pm

solved binding by removing gasket binding was caused by rod not being centered due to extra room created by gasket not allowing one of the two bearings to seat fully sealed flange with hi temp anerobic ? sealant thanks for input BTW betyysuegirl is my ole lady well young lady and shes a stroker too.......

tru72 · Post by **tru72** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:37 am

i use honda bond, good stuff...

maddog · Post by **maddog** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:13 am

it should spin easy without the mag.

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