FE35 how to loosen connecting rod.

Danish · Sep 2, 2018

Hi All

A quick rookie question

I am restoring this FE35 gasoline, and are about to remove the pistons.

How do I loosen the bolts w lockclips, at the bottom of the connectingrod?
Do I need to bend the lockclip taps, or is there a trick to it?

Kind Regards
Mark

2tractors · Sep 2, 2018

Those are there as added protection to keep the rod bolts from loosening during operation and yes you bend them away to remove. In my opinion they are not needed considering the low rpm's that tractors have.

Ron(Ont) · Sep 2, 2018

If they are really tight to the nut, I have an old wood chisel that I gently tap to bend the tab. Then progress to a heavy straight screwdriver. If you are careful, you should be able to reuse them.

Danish · Sep 2, 2018

Old chisel method did a perfect job, all the pistons are out now. Thanks for your answer !

Danish · Sep 2, 2018

And yes one wonders if the flimsy metal is in effect locking anything thightened this hard,... and running this slow.

Will consider omitting and use locktite, if reuse is out of the question.

Regards
Mark

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