How to install drive washer & retainer for YS 140s?

[RUDDERCABL at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/24/2003 12:12:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
PatternFlyer at msn.com writes:


> Gotta order a conical drive washer retainer.  The measured everything and 
> the bearing is in correctly at first try.  Only problem was that the retainer 
> is not stopping before reaching the front bearing.  
> So, Everytime when I try to put the drivewasher in, the retainer is touching 
> the front bearing that causing the shaft not turning with prop on.
> 

The retainer has to go all the way to the bearing . It pushes the inner race 
against the step on the crankshaft . This is what locates the crankshaft in 
its proper place. If it does not go all the way to the bearing , the crank could 
float fore and aft causing damage that new bearings alone won't fix.

If everything is in its proper place , the retainer should lock down on the 
crankshaft against the bearing inner race and the crank should spin freely . 
You may have more than one problem. I would suggest that you seek the aid of a 
local engine guru and let him look at what you have . 

Have you run this engine before tearing it down , or did you purchase it from 
someone who said it needed repairs before running it ?  Gotta ask !

Robert Gainey
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