800 etec rebuild (engine kick back / flywheel magnet cracked?)

[RG709]

Hey guys I'm looking for some help.
I just rebuilt my 800 etec. It was very hard to pull over after the rebuild. It kicks back and almost pulls your arms out. I did get it to start a couple times and it ran with a little help from the throttle (Assuming its because extra oil on the internal components like you are supposed to do, or maybe a combination of that and something else is the reason it didn't run by itself) I didn't remove the crankshaft sensor from the base so I'm assuming there is no issue with the sensor position. The engine was easy to turn over before I installed the flywheel and the magnet seems to be very strong but I assume that's normal. Maybe the magnet cracked when I was removing the flywheel?

Any suggestions may be helpful

Thanks in advance

 

[pfi572]

Put the clutch on . Lol
Believe me it makes that much difference.

 

[RG709]

Its funny cause I didn't say the clutch wasn't on, but yes I didn't put it back on yet.
If you are right I will be so thankful, I was about to get started on removing the flywheel.

 

[pfi572]

Its funny cause I didn't say the clutch wasn't on, but yes I didn't put it back on yet.
If you are right I will be so thankful, I was about to get started on removing the flywheel.

Your golden .

 

[RG709]

Your golden .

Out of town until Wednesday, I'll let you know what the outcome is lol

 

[maxwell]

probably it forsure! also did you install the correct thickness of base gasket?

 

[NoBrakes!]

probably it forsure! also did you install the correct thickness of base gasket?

Did ya check the squish bud?

 

[RG709]

Base gasket is correct yes. Matched it with the old one.

 

[RG709]

Man I had my doubts but fu@k it worked. Mind blown haha.

 

[pfi572]

Man I had my doubts but fu@k it worked. Mind blown haha.

Haha
I know it’s goofy for sure but have seen it happen a few times before.

 

[RG709]

Thanks for the reply man, much appreciated.

 

[AaronQ]

Man I had my doubts but fu@k it worked. Mind blown haha.

Put the clutch on and it ran like a top?

 

[RG709]

Yes it started as it should after I installed the clutch

 

[neilsleder]

Yup had my clutch off my 2014 etec doing some maintenance, as I was doing that I thought I would check the km on my sled. Went to pull it over as I always would and couldn’t believe how hard it was! And wouldn’t start.

My 09 ptec I removed the ring gear to lighten the clutch up thinking I would gain some performance. Started it up went to back it out of the garage and reverse wouldn’t work. Put the gear back on and worked every time

 

[RG709]

Yea I was skeptical when he told me (aaronq). So thankful he replied.