[sledgirl63]

Can anyone tell me how to tell if a bearing is bad in the crankshaft? Also how to change them and if they can be done outside of a shop? [xx(]

Also I'm looking for a manual for a 96 700 ultra indy touring

 

[wiguy05]

Are you looking for info on seeing if the bearings are out with the crank in the sled, or with it removed?

And all crank bearings are pressed on with a shop press. I dont think they can be done by the average joe (or jane), correctly.

 

[sledgirl63]

I was wondering if there is a way of telling if the bearings are bad before taking it apart? Like will it make a certain noise or just cease the engine?

 

[Triple650Indy]

Clicking noises, are bad. This indicates that the ball holder is gone or busted up and that the balls are rolling freely around in there.

 

[wiguy05]

Also any growling or grinding is obviously bad. Pretty much any noise is going to be a bad sign. Good bearings are normally pretty quiet while operating. You can also check for crank runout or play with it still in the cases.

 

[Luke]

take off your belt and take the plugs out, then spin the engine over by hand vie the clutch. You probably would be able to hear/feel if there is a prob

 

[1down5up]

Originally posted by Triple650Indy
[br]Clicking noises, are bad. This indicates that the ball holder is gone or busted up and that the balls are rolling freely around in there.

I was wondering what that clicking noise was all last year. Sure enough, the bearing cage was hanging out of the bearing. Oh well, too late now.[V]

 

[Triple650Indy]

Sorry I didn't speak up sooner butch.

 

[smarcher]

YOU NEED A PRESS,,,

BUT DOES IT RUN??? IF SO THEN SPRAY STARTING FLUID BEHIND PRIMARY CLUTCH WHILE IDLIG. IF IT CHANGES THE IDLEING RPM THEN THERE BAD !
AND ITS WERTH IT TO BRING THE CRANK TO A MACHINE SHOP, IN MOST CASES ANYHOW!!!

 

[madcow]

just send me your engine. you will get it back with new crank and running a little stronger than before.

 

[Triple650Indy]

Originally posted by smarcher
[br]YOU NEED A PRESS,,,

BUT DOES IT RUN??? IF SO THEN SPRAY STARTING FLUID BEHIND PRIMARY CLUTCH WHILE IDLIG. IF IT CHANGES THE IDLEING RPM THEN THERE BAD !
AND ITS WERTH IT TO BRING THE CRANK TO A MACHINE SHOP, IN MOST CASES ANYHOW!!!

This will tell you the seals are bad, but nothing beyond that.