Taking off the cover for idler inspec.

[Thackery]

I mentioned in another post that while resynching the governor to the idler that the idler gear seemed loose and banged around if moved with a finger. Others said to check the babbit and bolt that hold the gear in place. I would like to check all of these things. Is this the direction to go to open the front engine cover.
Remove: Radiator, Fan, steering shaft, front end, bolts from front of oil pan, or entire pan. Timing cover.

How does the front crank pulley come off that looks like a stopping point in what I can see.

I also found the correct timing mark on the rear side of the governor.
A single dot, which in the case of mine is opposite the chisel mark on the front of the idler. Transfering this dot to the front really helps in reassemling. The two dots on the front of the idler must be for crank sync. I'll check it out once a get that far.

Thanks, Thackery

[Thackery]

Looked around the archives some and see how to pull the crank pulley and I guess that answers pulling the front end as well. Gosh. I don't mind taking stuff apart but a really had not planned on a total tear down just to try and get her started.

Since the little darling was free I'll give it a shot.

Thackery

[Bigdog]

Thackery - You're on the right track. Pulling the crank pulley is a daunting task for some but it sounds like you've been doing some research. Just make sure you don't pull directly against the pulley flange. Pullers with backing plates are easily made and will make the job much easier.