Kickstart Idler Gear

[CodyRosa]

I bought a Kickstart Idler Gear, used out of an 04, came from an excellent running machine. Bushing, clip, washer look in excellent condition. Is the gear supposed to be firm and not move AT all as if it were welded onto that shaft or should it have a very small amount of play? I can move this one barely, and I put it on like: Washer, Gear, D Washer, Clip. Is that the right way?

 

We have yet to check compression on this machine so I'm just wondering should you be able to move the kickstart all the way down with your hand? I saw these are only like a 6.1 to 1 compression or something like that. Also what kind of compression am I looking at for this machine? 120 is good, 110 means rebuild soon and 90 I should just rebuild it? I'll be checking compression tomorrow.

 

I have more questions but i'll wait till tomorrow to post pictures.

 

Thanks!

[Larry's Shee]

Gear should move frreely as it spins continuos when motoe is running. Better see why it isn't free.

[CodyRosa]

Oh sorry guess I should have made that clear. When I wiggle it back and forth. It spins, and I can kick the machine over. If i'm looking at the gear head on and move it left and right should it move just a hair or be very stiff like it was welded on.

[locogato11283]

You don't want a bunch of side to side slop. It should spin freely with no wobble. If it will twist at all on the shaft, replace the bushing.