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Old 07-13-2016, 05:07 PM
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One other thing that some people may not realize the first time they remove and replace flywheel bolts:

Many modern cranks, like mine for instance, do not use blind holes for the flywheel bolts.

They have through holes that poke into the crankcase.

I hope you can see what I'm talking about in these pics:





As usual, I have found numerous posts with all kinds of conflicting opinions about this. Some say they have never used any sealant on the bolts and never had any problems. Others claim they have had their clutches ruined by the oil that seeped out around the crank bolt threads.

I called Centerforce and asked for their recommendation. They recommended I use any locktight (red or blue) to seal the threaded holes in applications like mine. I went with their recommendation.

I'm not suggesting everyone should agree. I just want to encourage people to think about it before they decide what they do, especially those who might not have realized some cranks have through holes.

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