Swapping engines

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

The reason LN used a Spiralock instead of a snap ring has to do with the original wire ring used in the tube; the Spiralock conforms to the grove machined into the tube better than a flat snap ring would, giving you a superior holding power.

Isn't the Spiralock flat too?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Isn't the Spiralock flat too?

Yes, but because of its spiral sectional design, it can better conform the bottom of this grove, which is slightly curved, much like a "U" to accept a round wire. A snap ring would not fully seat in this grove.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Yes, but because of its spiral sectional design, it can better conform the bottom of this grove, which is slightly curved, much like a "U" to accept a round wire. A snap ring would not fully seat in this grove.

Got it. thanks.

[LoneWolfGal]

I examined the Spiro-loc (which is how the manual spells it) with a magnifying glass and was satisfied it's in the groove, baby. So I proceeded to install the flange, taking great care to insert it evenly so as not to pinch its triple seal or disturb the stud's o-ring. I'm ready to torque the flange bolts and center stud nut, but I encountered an unforeseen problem. Seems my 7/16" box end won't fit into the flange's notch and allow me to tighten the nut (while holding the stud with a screwdriver) enough to start torquing it. No room to get it on the nut. I'm stymied. A possible solution is to find a wrench that's more svelte than the one I have. Don't ya just love those unexpected work stoppages?

[LoneWolfGal]

Been looking at wrenches on Amazon. Most of them look like mine. I added "thin-wall" to the search and it came up with this set:


https://www.amazon.com/HORUSDY-11-Piece-Wrench-Combination-Organizer/dp/B0C9W2C34M/

More cheap Chinese tools, but I figure for what they cost, if the set's 7/16" box end works on that one nut, I will consider it money well spent; otherwise, I'm out only fourteen bucks. To my eye, these 12-pt box ends do look perhaps a millimeter thinner than on the ones I have. They'll be here tomorrow and then we'll see.

Why, you may be asking, does LN use both metric and SAE? That's a good question. The oil-line fittings are metric, but the Solution Supplemental kit provided a 7/16" deep socket specifically for that one nut, which came in the bearing kit for the stud. Wish they had included a 7/16" box end I could get on that nut.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

Been looking at wrenches on Amazon. Most of them look like mine. I added "thin-wall" to the search and it came up with this set:


https://www.amazon.com/HORUSDY-11-Piece-Wrench-Combination-Organizer/dp/B0C9W2C34M/

More cheap Chinese tools, but I figure for what they cost, if the set's 7/16" box end works on that one nut, I will consider it money well spent; otherwise, I'm out only fourteen bucks. To my eye, these 12-pt box ends do look perhaps a millimeter thinner than on the ones I have. They'll be here tomorrow and then we'll see.

Why, you may be asking, does LN use both metric and SAE? That's a good question. The oil-line fittings are metric, but the Solution Supplemental kit provided a 7/16" deep socket specifically for that one nut, which came in the bearing kit for the stud. Wish they had included a 7/16" box end that I could get on that nut.

Perhaps you'd be better off with one of these pass-through sockets:

https://www.harborfreight.com/sae-and-metric-pass-thru-socket-set-21-piece-62305.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21901739207&campaignid=21901739207&utm_content=171677809102&adsetid=171677809102&product=62305&store=496&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq-u9BhCjARIsANLj-s2nkJNBm1KzUzJU4wwXF8mwDPMCKJ1H48bAjB74_eW5FNLna8e AnpgaAi3_EALw_wcB

Your problem seems to be more of a depth issue than a clearence issue. These are sockets that are open all the way through so you can use a screwdriver to hold the bolt. At the same time, like every other socket, they can reach in and tighten the nut.