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I'm new to engine work and I'm installing a new '01 Virage TXI motor I just got from SBT. I have a few questions as I'm starting the process...
First: Putting the starter back in the Polaris service manual says torque should be 9lbs, but the SBT installation instructions are 40lbs(I triple checked). Well, I put them in to 9lbs and thought I'd try one at 40 to see how it felt, and it snapped the bolt right off! My question is, how can I get the bolt neck out of the motor case now?
Second: in my installation gasket kit is a "head pipe" gasket. Where/what is the head pipe? I cannot find it on any parts fische, nor do I remember seeing anything like it as I took the machine apart.
Third: While putting the starter gear assembly back in the flywheel case I noticed that it has about 1cm of play, meaning that if pushed back all the way the gears that match up with the flywheel are just too far back. I know the starter assembly expands when turned one direction, is that how it matches up and starts the motor, or am I missing parts? I checked the fische, but it seems to be put in right. There is a spring I found, but it looks like it's supposed to be in the flywheel cover, the opposite side, not the base, is that right?
Lastly: When I get everything put together is it safe to start it for a few seconds in the garage to see if it works (maybe attach the flush kit?) or do I have to wait until it's in the water, per SBT's motor break in guide?
First: Putting the starter back in the Polaris service manual says torque should be 9lbs, but the SBT installation instructions are 40lbs(I triple checked). Well, I put them in to 9lbs and thought I'd try one at 40 to see how it felt, and it snapped the bolt right off! My question is, how can I get the bolt neck out of the motor case now?
Second: in my installation gasket kit is a "head pipe" gasket. Where/what is the head pipe? I cannot find it on any parts fische, nor do I remember seeing anything like it as I took the machine apart.
Third: While putting the starter gear assembly back in the flywheel case I noticed that it has about 1cm of play, meaning that if pushed back all the way the gears that match up with the flywheel are just too far back. I know the starter assembly expands when turned one direction, is that how it matches up and starts the motor, or am I missing parts? I checked the fische, but it seems to be put in right. There is a spring I found, but it looks like it's supposed to be in the flywheel cover, the opposite side, not the base, is that right?
Lastly: When I get everything put together is it safe to start it for a few seconds in the garage to see if it works (maybe attach the flush kit?) or do I have to wait until it's in the water, per SBT's motor break in guide?
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