1983 R100RS Install Flywheel

I show how I install the flywheel, aka, “clutch carrier”. I also show how I prepare the flywheel before installation, including

  • Cleaning the guide ring,
  • Polishing out the grooves in the guide ring created by the rear main seal,
  • Dressing the teeth on the flywheel to remove ridges created by the starter motor gear engaging with them,
  • Replacing the large o-ring in the guide ring,
  • Cleaning the crankshaft bolt holes and bolts, and,
  • How to center the flywheel on the bolts so the ignition timing is correct.
Bath Time For the Bell Housing and Flywheel with Engine Degreaser

Bath Time For the Bell Housing and Flywheel (in Pan at Right) with Engine Degreaser

Cycle Works Front Bearing Carrier Puller Used To Push Crankshaft To Rear

Cycle Works Front Bearing Carrier Puller Used To Push Crankshaft To Rear

Flywheel Guide Ring-Note Grooves in Shiny Band From Cut By Rear Main Seal

Flywheel Guide Ring-Note Grooves in Shiny Band From Cut By Rear Main Seal

Grooves Are Gone After Polishing Them Out :-)

Grooves Are Gone After Polishing Them Out 🙂

Bracing Engine Block Before Torquing Flywheel Bolts

Bracing Engine Block Before Torquing Flywheel Bolts

You can read about how I do this work here:

I also shot a short video that summarizes the work.

VIDEO: 1983 BMW R100RS Prepare and Install Flywheel

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