I'm just trying to envision all this in my mind as I'm sure a few others may be too.
So this lewis pin sounds like it is a pin that is inserted in an alignment hole found in both of the split gears while the alternator drive is installed?
Yup?
Nope?
Reinserting The Alternator Drive Gears Into The Engine
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So this lewis pin sounds like it is a pin that is inserted in an alignment hole found in both of the split gears while the alternator drive is installed?
Yup?
Nope?
Like the cam-shafts the alternator drive gear features offset, spring-loaded gears to reduce lash and noise...
While the cam drives are accessible to be aligned to mesh properly with the reduction gear upon installation, is that not feasible inside the engine case...
hence two work-ways possible:
i)
- align the drives while outside the case and drive a 6mm(?) cotter pin through the holes of the gears to lock them in place
- drain oil
- thread a cloth hanger wire through the engine case and out the drain hole
- attach a rigid braided wire (i.e. clutch cable) to the pin and thread the other end through the case utilizing mentioned cloth hanger wire
- insert alternator drive
- once in place yank on the braided wire and hope/celebrate a Holy Mass that the pin comes out/fit through the drain hole without any issues
ii)
- place drive into case
- place a tool/handle into the (hollow) shaft to twist it clockwise for the aprox 2mm required to have it mesh the gears
- proceed with the installation
yours truly prefers the 2nd...
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You forgot third option:
Drop the oil pan...
pfffff...
I'd rather get a good running start and hurl myself at the wall...
Then at least I know the origin of all the headache...
