Unless the Motor Company figured out how to get oil in the critical areas of the compensator they were still **** IMO. The one I bought years ago was suppose to be the new and improved and was fretting in less that 300 miles with no signs of oil in the area fretting.
Be curious how your new dark horse works out for you.
Jack, I’m leaving crank seal alone. Most engines I’ve seen, small and big, that developed leaks at shaft seals, the oil was gross. No maintenance. Not the case here. Besides, I’m retired now and the “Finance Director” isn’t real happy about me dropping a bundle. She’s trying to build up the “winter in AZ fund”.
Road Dog mentioned the clutch hub bearing, got one coming. But Geez, the bearing that’s in there sure feels good, after removing the clutch, gave the basket a spin and it spun for what seemed like minutes…smooth. And pull the basket/flywheel off, what’s behind there? The mainshaft bearing. Also runs in primary oil, little splash hole at the top. I’m going to assume it’s OK too, and hopefully the Dimple magnetic drain plug kept most of the big chunks where they belong. They are strong. I have them in all 3 holes.
I got to stop somewhere.