Re: Mike

Posted by Packard Don On 2023/2/15 17:36:00

As Howard said, heat shouldn't hurt it but it also should not be necessary if everything is clean and burr-free, especially the key. Once you can get the gear to go on by itself, then the gear and chain assembly should slide right on. Also make sure that the key is fully seated and not hitting the top of the slot.

I would be more inclined to clean with some light oil and fine steel wool than using an abrasive which could conceivably get into the engine.