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Separating new conrod
Separating new conrod
On new conrods it is possible that the breaking point is not fully separated. Proceed as follows, when the conrod bearing cap cannot be removed by hand:
–  Mark cylinder allocation of conrod
   
–  Lightly clamp the conrod in a vice using aluminium vice clamps, as shown in the illustration.
  Note
t  To prevent damage to the conrod, only clamp conrod in lightly.
t  The conrod is clamped in below the marked line.
–  Unscrew the two bolts -arrows- approx. 5 turns.
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–  Using a plastic hammer, carefully knock against conrod bearing cap in -direction of arrow- until it is loose.
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