shizack Key Veteran Location: Augusta, GA USA
| I've read a few reports on the main shaft being pre-bent from the factory. Just consider this a time-saver... Seriously, contact the seller for a replacement. They may or may not replace it, but it's worth a shot.
Main gear removal... There's a bolt at the bottom that needs to be removed. The black metal insert will come out of the gear when you pull it off the shaft, so don't lose it.
EK5 0202: That's the purple washout, correct? I've had mine installed both ways, with no noticeable difference in performance. The "correct" way, and the way I have mine installed now, is with the ball link connector leading the pin hinge, like this: /
The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain. |