Re: KE-7 crank removal questions

[20mercman]

As was suggested, a liberal application of heat around the reed block area will allow the case to expand and will greatly ease removal. The bolts as was talked about are to support the crankshaft as you are forcing the reed block out. The throws of the crank should be aligned with the bolts that hold the reed stops on. KE-7’s may have a pin on the block for this. This keeps the force applied directly to the reed block. Protect the threads on the crankshaft and a dead blow hammer will move it out. I have done many like this with good results. These are great running motors, and are really the motor that made Mercury a success.

Steve

P.S. When you are all done with the project, I am looking for a rotor if you have an extra one