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Title: Re: bearings??
Post by: slash1953 on June 12, 2019, 01:46:25 am

Quote from: Belugawhaleman on June 11, 2019, 12:46:31 pm

I agree leave it. On my SE2 I make sure the pulley and the crank are as close to the engine frame as
Possible to reduce movement of the crankshaft from side to side keeping rattling noise to a minimum.

Your right,probably being a bit fussy,thanks guys.

Title: Re: bearings??
Post by: Belugawhaleman on June 11, 2019, 12:46:31 pm

I agree leave it. On my SE2 I make sure the pulley and the crank are as close to the engine frame as
Possible to reduce movement of the crankshaft from side to side keeping rattling noise to a minimum.

Title: Re: bearings??
Post by: Pete the steam on June 11, 2019, 09:43:22 am

Leave it.

Title: Re: bearings??
Post by: SeeSteam on June 11, 2019, 09:37:30 am

I see several methods...
Use thicker oil or even grease on those areas. (Easiest option)
Solder the area and hone for good fit. (This is the best results but you will burn your paint.)
Sleeve them with brass tubes (actually works pretty good but you have to find the right size tubes.)
Use J-B weld to make up the gap. (I don't know how long wearing a J-B weld is the bearing surface...)

Title: bearings??
Post by: slash1953 on June 11, 2019, 06:27:45 am

Hi all.
Just sorted this 1963 SE2 out,runs really well but has a small rattle coming from the flywheel shaft.
Any way these bearings can be repaired please?
Thanks