I just started a rebuild of my '75 250 motor and my manual talks about a motor jig. I was wondering if anyone has built a hame-made jig they like and would like to share the specs for it?
If your talking about the stand for working on them I have one and could measure it and take a picture of it for you.
Thanks Mike, I appreciate this!
Go to E-Bay and check out the "engine work stand" listed under a "Penton" search. It says it's from a dealer, and either for a Sachs or a KTM. This may be what you're looking for.
Glenn
Mick
Years ago, I built a small box, probably 8" x 10" out of 2x4's with a plywood bottom. That works great for placing the motor on while you spiltting the cases and woking on the case halves. Quite a bit cheaper than the engine stand.
Rocket
Thanks Rocket, that sounds like something I might try. Are you still using your's?
Mick
I have a Sachs motor resting on it right now waiting for crank seals.
Rod
Mick, email me at
[email protected] about the stand.
Mike
Hi All, I've got a good-news, bad-news story surrounding the motor stand: Last night I decided to try and build a wooden stand like Rocket suggested. The good news is it worked great! The motor sits perfectly flat on both sides. Very stable, very simple. I felt so great that I couldn't wait to put it to use and remove the flywheel. Now for the bad news: When I put my puller on the flywheel and applied pressure, the flywheel popped off and hit me in the mouth. Now I've got a chipped tooth and need to see a dentist! [B)] Anyway, I made the box out of 2 x 4s and a plywood bottom like Rocket suggested. For anyone interested, the inside dimensions of the box were 6" by 10 1/2", or 9" x 13 1/2" overall. Now I know why they call them "fly"wheels! :D
Crikey Mick, that's what I call "getting your teeth" into a project!
:D
VMX1963
Western Australia
VMX KTM (http://members.iinet.net.au/~allantud/)
Quotequote:Originally posted by Mick Milakovic
Hi All, I've got a good-news, bad-news story surrounding the motor stand: Last night I decided to try and build a wooden stand like Rocket suggested. The good news is it worked great! The motor sits perfectly flat on both sides. Very stable, very simple. I felt so great that I couldn't wait to put it to use and remove the flywheel. Now for the bad news: When I put my puller on the flywheel and applied pressure, the flywheel popped off and hit me in the mouth. Now I've got a chipped tooth and need to see a dentist! [B)] Anyway, I made the box out of 2 x 4s and a plywood bottom like Rocket suggested. For anyone interested, the inside dimensions of the box were 6" by 10 1/2", or 9" x 13 1/2" overall. Now I know why they call them "fly"wheels! :D
Heeee MIKE,...I have a spare second set of teets laying around somewhere.If you interested call me,..Speedy---->>>>>>>>>[}:)]:D
Helmut Clasen
162 Hillcrest Ave
L9H 4Y3
Dundas Ontario Canada
Ph.905-627-5349
[email protected]http://speedy_c.tripod.com
Quotequote:Originally posted by Mick Milakovic
I just started a rebuild of my '75 250 motor and my manual talks about a motor jig. I was wondering if anyone has built a hame-made jig they like and would like to share the specs for it?
I do have a original engine service jig for 6 speed SACHS engines for sale.I can bring it to the POG meeting on the week end,..Speedy--------->>>>>>>>>>:)
Helmut Clasen
162 Hillcrest Ave
L9H 4Y3
Dundas Ontario Canada
Ph.905-627-5349
[email protected]http://speedy_c.tripod.com
Quotequote:Originally posted by Mick Milakovic
Now for the bad news: When I put my puller on the flywheel and applied pressure, the flywheel popped off and hit me in the mouth. Now I've got a chipped tooth and need to see a dentist! [B)] ... Now I know why they call them "fly"wheels! :D
I'm so glad you posted this Mick - I got rather savage with a very stuck flywheel this afternoon so on went the *shudder* non KTM-approved bearing pullers and some serious 'pursuasion' was applied to said flywheel. Luckily I recalled your post and stood to one side while I ever-so-gently WHACKED the head of the bearing puller. Well that flywheel flew across the shed faster than a Kalgoorlie barmaid's knickers and fairly scared the beejesus outa me [:0]
Yes yes... I know I'm a naughty boy for using bearing pullers - for shame [:I]
VMX1963Western Australia VMX KTM (http://members.iinet.net.au/~allantud/)
Mick, I havent forgotten you. However I have been so buzy as of late I just havent had the time, Im sorry.