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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: c_stewart on May 03, 2015, 04:41:25 pm
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Hey all,
I have recently finish assembling my rebuilt 74 CR250M engine however when I try to kick it over the kick start slips. If I take the spark plug out the kick start works fine but as soon as there is any resistance from compression it just slips. Ive read that installing a MT250 gear set can help the situation as the gears are a better quality? I've also noticed the shaft coming through the side cover has a bit of play so I might sleeve the side cover, is there anything else I'm missing or am I heading in the right direction to resolve this problem?
Cheers
Chris
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Sounds like you need a new kick start pawl, maybe have a look at it first. They a NLA form Honda but I have some new ones here if it turns out to be the problem.
K
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Pawl
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Thanks for the response, I'll definitely check it out.
I'll let you know how I go BigK, I think the poor thing has copped some abuse over the years, judging by the state of the kickstart lever, I think someone has tried to start it with a seized piston at some point!
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Spot on about the pawl, its snapped at the base! (http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq16/Cchhrriiss/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsumnb6jge.jpg)
When I pulled the engine down I found a little nub of steel in the bottom of the cases and couldn't for the life of me figure out where it came from... now I know!!
How much do you want for a new pawl BigK?
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$20 plus post.
Cheers,
K
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Nice workshop action shot with God's finest Pale Ale in the background ;D
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So I ended up buying a NOS pawl and installed it tonight but the kick starter still slips :(
I guess the next step is to replace the inner/outer pawl housing and see if that helps?