Breaking the Crank Case.

[Anonymous]

Other than screwdrivers (we've already broken 3), what can I use to split the crank case? This is on the Kawasaki CSR350

[Anonymous]

Rubber mallet?

[mcycle-nut]

Re: Breaking the Crank Case.

Other than screwdrivers (we've already broken 3), what can I use to split the crank case? This is on the Kawasaki CSR350

Are you sure you have all the bolts and plates removed? If you're breaking screwdrivers, somethings wrong. :?

[Anonymous]

Re: Breaking the Crank Case.

Other than screwdrivers (we've already broken 3), what can I use to split the crank case? This is on the Kawasaki CSR350

Spanners and sockets.

[redliner1973]

2nd on kevins response, got to be the hidden one you cannot see right away...

[Anonymous]

We looked for 20 minutes for all the bolts and (agh! More phillips screws) and even consulted the service manual. There are only 2 pry points and no more hidden bolts. Expand on the rubber mallet idea, where should I be pounding the sucker?

[Anonymous]

We looked for 20 minutes for all the bolts and (agh! More phillips screws) and even consulted the service manual. There are only 2 pry points and no more hidden bolts. Expand on the rubber mallet idea, where should I be pounding the sucker?

just give it a couple of good whacks on the upper portion of the head, this should break the lower half loose, if in fact you do have all of the bolts out....i was splittng the cases on a buddies marauder the other day and found out a special tool was needed to split the jugs...it still sits in pieces in the garage...but, of course, it's a v-twin..not a trusty 4

[Don Lobacz]

Tooki, did you make any progress? The guide pins can rust and seize in place after a few years, but don't assume that's all it is. You should be getting a little clearance on at least one side if everything's loose. What part of Illinois are you in?

[Pete's GS]

The pros would apply some heat. You might need to see your dealer on this.