The problem is that not clear explained when to put rope. I believe on a compression cycle is the right time to put rope as both valve should be closed. But again I only learning. Is it safe to have a rope on a compression cycle accidentally be between piston and the valves?
@@alexk6745 The safest thing to use is the piston stop tool as Jake highlights with the link but: bringing the piston slightly down from top dead center as Jake says then installing the rope ensures that rope cannot go into the valve ports because you are still above those openings. As you now tighten the flywheel nut the piston comes back up and compresses against the nylon rope to stop the flywheel from rotating. Hope this helps the OG@EP over and out.
Needs to clearer for cord process of undoing the nut ( anti-clockwise)and then again for tightening it back up (clockwise). Concur about removing cam cover to see cycle positions on 4 stroke
LOL yea I thought I should include that because it really doesn't need to go down that far. Just enough so you can stuff some rope into the cylinder. Thanks for watching!
Who woulda thought eh Stella? We all make mistakes somewhere throughout our lives and just hope they are made when we are working on our equipment and not a customers whereas we need to replace a unit.
I wonder if it is safe to use a rope to lock flywheel of lawn mower so that I can remove nut? I saw in one video guy said it is not safe to use piston stop tool on large engines like lawn mowers. Some guys saying using rope could be issues with valves on 4 cycle engine. I have a feeling it should be safe to put a rope in the middle of compression cycle as the both valves will be closed. Am I right?
Just to be on the safe side to avoid hitting valves on 4 strokes or ports on 2 strokes, I rotate to 3 o'clock for nut reversal, take the rope out, rotate to 10 o'clock and re-insert the rope for nut tightening.
Awesome! I just shit on a guy in another video for editing out the whole part about stabilizing the flywheel... he probably sells the parts that get damaged using a prybar... good look bro👍
It was HOT and I didn't feel like getting my piston stop, threading it in just to thread it out again lol the rope was closer than the tool was. Thanks for watching!
I usually use the rope to stop the piston, but need to buy a good piston stop. In your opinion, and Bruce's who high do you think works better and takes less time, rope or piston stop?
Well done, well detailed and am i ever glad to see that engine up and running fine again. Amazing the damage that can be done when the engine revs out eh?
back when I was testing cam timing on a briggs ohv snowblower engine I used the screw in piston stop to set degree wheel. Mind you I was not forcing the piston against it. The rope would better spread the force across the whole piston top.
Or buy a Piston Stop Tool here; amzn.to/3O1J1LP
In one video one guy was saying on large engines like lawn mowers using piston stop is not safe
COME ON folks, 284 views as I write this and ONLY 82 thumbs up?? a) Detailed presentation, b) Short c) Great camera work !
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We should hire you on to the Management Team thanks for the positivity REV
The problem is that not clear explained when to put rope. I believe on a compression cycle is the right time to put rope as both valve should be closed. But again I only learning. Is it safe to have a rope on a compression cycle accidentally be between piston and the valves?
@@alexk6745 The safest thing to use is the piston stop tool as Jake highlights with the link but: bringing the piston slightly down from top dead center as Jake says then installing the rope ensures that rope cannot go into the valve ports because you are still above those openings. As you now tighten the flywheel nut the piston comes back up and compresses against the nylon rope to stop the flywheel from rotating. Hope this helps the OG@EP over and out.
Excellent video!
Needs to clearer for cord process of undoing the nut ( anti-clockwise)and then again for tightening it back up (clockwise). Concur about removing cam cover to see cycle positions on 4 stroke
It works 100%.I would just recommend to remove tappet cover and rockers to be save.Especially if you dont have much experience
Great tip about not dropping a piston all the way down to avoid the rope going through a port it should not be going through (ask me how I know, LOL)
LOL yea I thought I should include that because it really doesn't need to go down that far. Just enough so you can stuff some rope into the cylinder. Thanks for watching!
Who woulda thought eh Stella? We all make mistakes somewhere throughout our lives and just hope they are made when we are working on our equipment and not a customers whereas we need to replace a unit.
@@waynestefinashen239 Thankfully it was one of mine Mr Wayne. LOL
This save me a lot of money from buying a crank holder. Probs to you man !!! Thank you.
I wonder if it is safe to use a rope to lock flywheel of lawn mower so that I can remove nut? I saw in one video guy said it is not safe to use piston stop tool on large engines like lawn mowers. Some guys saying using rope could be issues with valves on 4 cycle engine. I have a feeling it should be safe to put a rope in the middle of compression cycle as the both valves will be closed. Am I right?
Use a rope and like I said put it in when the piston is near tdc on compression stroke and you won't have any issues with hanging a valve open.
Great idea to use rope stop the piston so you can torque the fly wheel nut to the proper torque specs
Thanks for watching!
@@EliminatorPerformance your welcome Jake
Just to be on the safe side to avoid hitting valves on 4 strokes or ports on 2 strokes, I rotate to 3 o'clock for nut reversal, take the rope out, rotate to 10 o'clock and re-insert the rope for nut tightening.
Awesome! I just shit on a guy in another video for editing out the whole part about stabilizing the flywheel... he probably sells the parts that get damaged using a prybar... good look bro👍
Now THAT is what I like to call an "Old Indian Trick".
Bad ass vid, as always Jake. 👉👍
Thanks for watching!
I was getting way too close to attempting to vice the shaft (without fucking it up). Glad I stopped myself and found this video. 👍
Awesome tips sir. Awesome job
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Great video 📹 👍 I enjoyed it
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Good day Jake Interesting video. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
I use both the rope and a piston stop. It depends on my mind at the time LOL
It was HOT and I didn't feel like getting my piston stop, threading it in just to thread it out again lol the rope was closer than the tool was. Thanks for watching!
I usually use the rope to stop the piston, but need to buy a good piston stop. In your opinion, and Bruce's who high do you think works better and takes less time, rope or piston stop?
Top notch as always! Thanks for sharing.
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Does it matter what size rope you use
Well done Jake
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Just ugga dugga that thing like a chicken wing
Not if it's a customers lol
@@EliminatorPerformance just send it
Too much ugga dugga and i have seen them crack like a chicken wing bone
Great show Jake 👏
Thanks for watching!
Great, thanks!!
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👍👍👍.Thank you
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Excellent as always!
Thank you! Cheers!
Top. Class tip - again. Thanks Jake
Glad you liked it!
Well done, well detailed and am i ever glad to see that engine up and running fine again. Amazing the damage that can be done when the engine revs out eh?
Yes, the customer is lucky there wasn't any internal damage! Just goes to show how well built these LCT engines are!
back when I was testing cam timing on a briggs ohv snowblower engine I used the screw in piston stop to set degree wheel. Mind you I was not forcing the piston against it. The rope would better spread the force across the whole piston top.
Absolutely correct thanks for watching