nsr.wayne wrote:Clarkie,what is this special arrangement?i got to replace one of my base gaskets(top barrel) and would like to know,also the nut under the power valve looks tricky as a socket or ring spanner wont go on ,any tips?like get Jeff to do it .

I use a claw foot socket attachment. I got a set at Sears. It's basically a open end wrench, that fits on a socket driver.

I think one of the main things you will need is a torque wrench. Every nut/bolt that you need to tighten needs to be torqued properly. Don't go by feel.

You can also get a clutch basket holder tool from ProMotion tools. Just be careful when using these tools. If you put pressure on the basket, it will easly crack the basket.

After the rebuild is done, you will want to do a leak down test to make sure the engine is sealed properly. You can put a leak down tester together with parts from the local hardware store, or go buy one.

Thanks,
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