Crankcase cover stuck

[cr0n]

I can't remove the crankcase cover. I unscrewed the bolts but when I try to pull it off, it doesn't come off. There is a small gap tho but It doesn't seem to want to get off. I think it's connected to something on the inside but I'm not sure. Although I'm new to this but I'm trying to entirley disassemble this old greasy engine and strip it of the things that don't work or I don't need.

 

[Denny]

Gently try prying it up. Be very careful so you don’t crack or warp the cover. The crank may be stuck to the bearing.

 

[cr0n]

Gently try prying it up. Be very careful so you don’t crack or warp the cover. The crank may be stuck to the bearing.

I've been trying to pry it for 2 days. How do I get the bearing unstuck? And also an unrelated question, how do I remove all the grease and dirt that is stuck on the engine?

 

[Denny]

You are in Iraq so I don’t know what you have for cleaners. You need a degreaser of some sort or you could soak it in diesel fuel for a few days and work it around with a scrub brush. Infact soaking it may help free up that bearing.

 

[Karttekk]

Sometimes the crankcase seal binds to the crankshaft. Blast the area where the crankshaft comes through with penetrating oil and try to wiggle or turn the cover as you '"gently" tug outward on it.

As far as degreasing the block, I would pour a small amount of gasoline in a can, grab on old paint brush, put the block in a bucket or something and clean it that way. Wipe it down with a rag once the heavy crud is off. Just did the with a Honda mower engine yesterday.

 

[cr0n]

You are in Iraq so I don’t know what you have for cleaners. You need a degreaser of some sort or you could soak it in diesel fuel for a few days and work it around with a scrub brush. Infact soaking it may help free up that bearing.

Hmm aight, gon try that.

 

[cr0n]

Sometimes the crankcase seal binds to the crankshaft. Blast the area where the crankshaft comes through with penetrating oil and try to wiggle or turn the cover as you '"gently" tug outward on it.

As far as degreasing the block, I would pour a small amount of gasoline in a can, grab on old paint brush, put the block in a bucket or something and clean it that way. Wipe it down with a rag once the heavy crud is off. Just did the with a Honda mower engine yesterday.

Alright also gon try that, thanks.