kick shaft differnce?

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mark from florida

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in the process of cleaning parts prepping for reassembly. I sourced a 4 speed trans from a xl 70 motor I bought. my motor is a 1981 ct 3 speed originally. any issues with using the kick from the 4 speed? engagement gear to trans appears slightly different. gear itself is wider and looks to make better engagement. just hoping to be able to use in my 81 cases.any issues?also where can I see assembly of internals in a drawing? want to make sure I use shims in right places.have Clymer and have read thru a couple times but no real illustrations.also looking at my high volume oil pump. the on I have has a different shaft. probably should have removed pump gear with help of chain and cylinder in place but, didn't. whats the easiest way no to get that off?
 
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Jester

Jester

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I don't know about the kick start shaft question, but, on the oil pump shaft I just pulled mine last night with a pair of vise grips and a firm brab on the chain itself. The threads are standard right hand threads. Hope that helps.
 
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69ST

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There are two types of oil pump drive shafts...and no way you could mistake one for the other. They are matched to the oil pump.

As for the kickstart shafts, no differences of which I am aware...it's the pinion gears that differ, by tooth count. 3-speeds are 22T, 4-speeds 24T.

Since you're removing the C-clips, be sure to replace them with new ones. If one of them fails, after assembly, you'll face the demoralizing chore of going back inside the engine. Having to split the cases after your fresh rebuild is running is a special kind of torture, best avoided.
 
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mark from florida

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racerx said:
There are two types of oil pump drive shafts...and no way you could mistake one for the other. They are matched to the oil pump.

As for the kickstart shafts, no differences of which I am aware...it's the pinion gears that differ, by tooth count. 3-speeds are 22T, 4-speeds 24T.

Since you're removing the C-clips, be sure to replace them with new ones. If one of them fails, after assembly, you'll face the demoralizing chore of going back inside the engine. Having to split the cases after your fresh rebuild is running is a special kind of torture, best avoided.
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