tydan

Thanks Charlie, any tips on removing the existing ones, I'm conscious of not damaging mating surfaces etc.

Hi, I'm sure I've read this already somewhere so apologies if it is a repeat. Can you replace the crank seals in situ - i.e. without splitting the cases? I've seen mixed opinions on this......

Steve I recently had the exact same symptoms that you have described. Put the engine back together timed it up, into the frame and started second or third kick. A week or so later do some double checks I adjusted the points gap etc. Wondered why it wouldn't start next time around. Timing was out, if your woodruff key is OK check your timing again.

OK, many thanks. I think the PO must have used a scaffold pole to tighten it last time.

Hi Can anyone confirm the thread direction (reverse or standard) for me please. The manual doesn't indicate it's left hand thread but before I really give it some effort I'd like to be sure it's a standard thread. Thanks.