Scott (dlenginesaustralia),

thanks for the pics and the instructions. Wonderful!

Couple of questions;

1. Why in the world is the bearing lock used on the woodruff key and the front hub? For the bearings I understand it's to keep them from spinning in the case or on the crank, but why on the key and front hub?

2. Well, I guess a comment, not a question. When I was disassembling my engine, when I got to the key it didn't look like the one in your photos. Althought it was difficult to tell for sure because I never got it out of the crank, it was black and looked just like a piece of sheet metal or something. It seemed to be fairly soft metal as when I tapped it with a hammer via a screwdriver it just kind of dented and deformed easily. The key in your photos looks like the good kinds that I've seen that come with O.S. engines. Wonder what was the deal with mine.

3. This one's a question; Apparently, you are using the stock DL bearings. But do you ever use or do you recommend any kind of "super bearing" like something available from Boca Bearing or another bearing supplier? I get the idea that while suitable, maybe the DL bearings are "standard issue," but one could get even better bearings if desired.

Oh well, I'll have a new crank assy. coming soon, so when I put it all back together I'll have a brand new bottom end so it will all be clean. Gotta run out and get the bearing seal this weekend so I have everything ready when the parts arrive.

Oh yea, I made a hub holder tool like yours only out of 1/4" plywood. Worked fine for removal.

Thanks again!

Tim