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04 Wakesetter rotor replacement.


KevinC

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Trying to replace the rotor on my Wakesetter. Is it pressed on?  I’ve heard tapping on it with a hammer to loosen it up, but kind of confused as to how to go about it.  Any help is much appreciated. TIA

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Corrosion has likely built up between the distributor shaft and the rotor.  Drill a small hole in the plastic rotor just above the center of the shaft; don't drill into the metal.  Next, spray some Wd-40 or other penetrating oil into the hole.  Let it sit for a few minutes.  Then, bump the top of it with a hammer to break loose the corrosion.  If it doesn't pull right off, they pry gently with a couple of flat blade screwdrivers.

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Ah, that rotor.  In general not a good idea to bang on it since it in turn bangs on the oil pump.  If the other suggestion doesn't work you can try cutting a slot in the top and then insert a large screwdriver and twist to snap it in half.

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15 hours ago, atLakeSantee said:

Corrosion has likely built up between the distributor shaft and the rotor.  Drill a small hole in the plastic rotor just above the center of the shaft; don't drill into the metal.  Next, spray some Wd-40 or other penetrating oil into the hole.  Let it sit for a few minutes.  Then, bump the top of it with a hammer to break loose the corrosion.  If it doesn't pull right off, they pry gently with a couple of flat blade screwdrivers.

That worked!  Thank you.  Now that I got the old one off, does the new one just press on?  Does it need some type of grease to lube the shaft?  It seems pretty delicate.  Should I clean the shaft with a wire brush?   

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Don’t worry about the rust unless it’s stopping the new rotor from seating all of the way. A thin coat of grease would help preserve the shaft and allow the rotor to slide on easier; don’t need much grease, just enough to turn the shade of the rust a little darker, any more than that doesn’t help. 

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