Tearing down a HS40, cannot get the blasted sidecover off. It has popped loose from the case, but it is like it is stuck on the shaft, it won't slide off the shaft. Any tips? I have never had a problem pulling off a sidecover when working on briggs or OHV's, but this is the first tec sidecover I am pulling off, is there some kind of trick?
Yep-thats the bearing crank. First pic you can see the seal looks like it says 062R or something. REMOVE that seal-the c-clip retaining ring is behind it. Drill a small hole in it (the seal) and thread a metal screw into the hole and use some pliers or vise grips to grab the screw and pull the seal out. You will than need to remove the c-clip-cover will than come off-bearing stays in cover.
ATK, I know you are the man when it comes to tec's, but I am pretty sure that what you are referring to is actually part of the sidecover and not an oil seal. The reason why I say that is that I scratched on it and it is definitely metal where that lettering is. Also, there does not appear to be any crack or anything which would indicate that it is a separate piece that is press fit in there. Lastly, I have a blown version of the exact same engine and the crank is missing on that one. I looked at the sidecover on that one and it has this same look and it is part of the sidecover. It seriously will not budge at all. The crank will slide so that the sidecover some out a few mm's, but then it won't move at all. Getting frustrated. I don't want to pry or anything because I do not want to break anything on the case. Thoughts?
I PROMISE you that is a C/R seal and the retaining ring is behind it. C/R doesn't make that seal anymore you will need a Tecumseh 29540 when you put it back together. Take a 1/16" or 1/8" drill bit and drill right exactly where it is marked C/R. BE CAREFUL-as you said it IS metal BUT VERY THIN. A sharp drill bit will bust through pretty quick so DON'T push hard-be prepared to pull the drill BACK as soon as breaks through. Than just thread a like #10 or 12 drywall screw in it and pull the old seal out. REMEMBER there is a ball roller bearing behind it so don't get too rammy with the drill OR the screw. It won't take much-trust me.
