do you need a flywheel key?

[Tocco]

Do I need the flywheel key to run my motor? I don't have it, I think its called the woodruff key? Do I need it, or can I run my quad for like a week without it?

 

[bummer981]

Of course you need it. It keeps the timing correct.

 

[blasterfied]

Your messin' with us aren't you?

 

[Blaaster]

If you can snag it to get the flywheel in the correct place by some other means other than a key, then go for it.

Once the flywheel is tensioned up the key does nothing, it is kept in the correct place by the interference fit of the tapers.

Do not tell anyone but I have once fabricated a key from a bit of hardwood and it was fine.

The keys are designed to break if undue rotational stress is placed on the flywheel/shaft fit.

It is made of soft metal because if the flywheel does spin it will shear and not damage either shaft or flywheel.

Warning do not try the wooden key if the tapers are not in pristine condition.

 

[DUALSTROKE]

If you can snag it to get the flywheel in the correct place by some other means other than a key, then go for it.

Once the flywheel is tensioned up the key does nothing, it is kept in the correct place by the interference fit of the tapers.

Do not tell anyone but I have once fabricated a key from a bit of hardwood and it was fine.

The keys are designed to break if undue rotational stress is placed on the flywheel/shaft fit.

It is made of soft metal because if the flywheel does spin it will shear and not damage either shaft or flywheel.

Warning do not try the wooden key. Spend the $4 on a new woodruff key. Love Gerry

^^^^^^^^fixed

 

[Blaaster]

Gee I maybe confused from my stroke but for the life of me I cannot remember typing the above. lol

Thanks for the fix up, but someone must have told someone.

 

[Tocco]

Just to be safe, i found one on vitos preformance for 2$, also get a bunch of lines to redo my fuel line. Might as well.