Ducati Monster 900 rebuild

[Luddite]

I've not previously researched this subject, as I've never had to split my crankcases but, having a look at my reference books, I see that the workshop manual does actually explain how to carry out, what they call, the "Practical Method", as used by Andy in his video.

I'm sure you know this already, Richard, but, for the benefit of anyone else contemplating this job, here's the relevant extract from my Evo manual.





Note that, while the workshop manual specifies a preload of 0.3mm, another engine rebuild book I have suggests that a better figure is between 0.15mm and 0.20mm.

Out of interest, Richard, what preload have you used?

[PPuxley]

Originally Posted by Luddite

I've not previously researched this subject, as I've never had to split my crankcases but, having a look at my reference books, I see that the workshop manual does actually explain how to carry out, what they call, the "Practical Method", as used by Andy in his video.

I'm sure you know this already, Richard, but, for the benefit of anyone else contemplating this job, here's the relevant extract from my Evo manual.





Note that, while the workshop manual specifies a preload of 0.3mm, another engine rebuild book I have suggests that a better figure is between 0.15mm and 0.20mm.

Out of interest, Richard, what preload have you used?

Sorry, resurrecting an old post.

I have read this "practical " method and watched the video of the same.
In that method there you can only simply divide the clearance (plus .3mm preload ) by 2 and distribute evenly to each side of the crank.
In the "full" Method you have the opprtunity to shim on each side to exactly centralise the crank on the centreline of the casings.
I guess that not doing so makes negligible difference, does it?