Time for the sludge traps.

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Hi , I am getting some great advice,thanks. Do I have to split the crankcase to check the sludge traps? Is there an easier way? Thanks.
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Peter.smith wrote: ↑Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:24 pm Hi , I am getting some great advice,thanks. Do I have to split the crankcase to check the sludge traps? Is there an easier way? Thanks.
I'm afraid so. It's not overly complicated, but you will need the pusher/puller for the coupling gears - available from Draganfly.

If you don't know when it was last done, it's highly recommended to crack in there and clean them out. They are 3/16" bore and fill up easily - and when they do, the associated big end will seize and it's goodbye crankcase.
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