How to Split an M8 Engine Case and Remove Balancer Bearings - JIMS Machining - Baxters Garage

In this video you will learn how to use the JIMS M8 Case Splitting tool and remove balancer bearings.
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Winder, GA 30680
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[@tcb8295]

Great video sir. It's amazing how using the proper special tools can make things go so much easier.

[@fredflint1797]

I like the rubber bands on the rods. Keeps rod from contacting case while allowing flywheel assembly to spin. Much simpler than many other methods!

[@agb1953]

I love all the shiny parts.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

These tools remind me of the Wheel Bearing tools. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@johnlfrank8078]

Missed it. Better late than never.

[@BlancoFlaco]

Great video thanks

[@jimbolen3599]

Thank you

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

I only have a few Jims tools, but what i have is great quality.

[@richardboggs260]

Very good video!! Amazing what you can do with the correct tools!!

[@donwaltman4276]

Great video Kevin, thanks

[@Barut_osman]

good and clear job mister 👍👏

[@wtf0101]

Well done sir😎👍

[@bennietipton2820]

awesome tool

[@Celeste0415]

Fascinating thx

[@rodcameron5129]

Love the Teardown, 🍻

[@KevinBaxter]

Thank you Rod! Wait until tomorrow....a salvage yard tear down of a twin cam!

[@Billy-USA]

Good job

[@jeffyoung8047]

Ive got 2 m8 bikes, slowly getting Jims tools thanks to your videos, so its working! (Advertising lol…) Thanks Kevin

[@KevinBaxter]

Thanks Jeff.

[@dilo777]

I just had to change the inner cam bearings on my wifes twin cam and having the Jim’s tools would have been helpful…unfortunately I had to go at it old school, blind bearing puller with a slide hammer and a manual bushing driver with a mallet….I got it done and didn’t crack or break anything…thankfully I’d done work like that enough I knew what to not do as well as what to do….. But the Jim’s tools would have been nice

[@jimmyp6443]

M8 engines sold many tools for Jim's

[@heraldlee8112]

Enjoy watching your tear downs. Do you have one for a b type motor

[@jp48pan59]

Hello Kevin and thank you for the video. If you were going to reuse this flywheel crankshaft setup, would you recommend to install something between the fly wheels to prevent deflection when you press them out?

[@KevinBaxter]

There is no deflection with the tool really. The pulling force required to break the case seal is miniscule compared to what it would take to cause deflection on the flywheel assembly. The assembly isnt be pressed out...slip fit into bearings. Were merely breaking the case sealant. There are no good pry points on M8 case making this the safest way to split them.

[@magic4221]

As always quality work with the right tools. Well done my friend. Don't remember you telling us what you use as a case sealant. Yamahbond or what?

[@KevinBaxter]

I use three bond....but have also used yamabond, hondabond, etc.

[@frankneher9192]

The more I watch you work on these engines the more I am beginning to think Harley is junk.

[@cavscout62]

In case you haven’t noticed, Everything is Junk these days and Harley is Junk as well. Nothing is built to last anymore. It’s called Planned Obsolescence and it’s designers are tasked with keeping you in debt.

[@JamesSmith-qx2mz]

I think S&S builds a better Harley motor than Harley does 😂

[@mickrose6450]

🍻mate

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

The fact that an MH engine needs to be torn down after less than 21,000 MI exit appalling statements of the lack of quality that hardly puts it to their motorcycle. All of those engines are brand new. The only time my Triumph TR6 case got split was after 50 years because the camshaft had worn out from a half a century on the road. It seems that the only other motorcycles that reach this level of unreliability are a Triumph t160 and a Norton Commando. They are the only other motorcycles straight from the factory that came with such abysmal problems.

[@brucejuniper512]

Yes, Frank I owned a T160 in the late '70S. The tools were never rusty and it seemed a small price to pay for a sound like no other bike on the road when that BSA racing cam in it started to work at about 6 thousand RPM.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

@@brucejuniper512 I had a t160 in Texas that was smooth and fast many times I found myself cruising at 90 miles an hour accidentally. It hold two Pistons and then it was stolen by the Triumph shop that was supposed to work on the engine after I paid for the engine work.

[@RickyG512]

Part numbdr for tool?

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

I have never had a sumping problem... however... last 3 hole I put Gear oil in the tranny... should I NOT DO THAT?Just in case

[@KevinBaxter]

No problem with that. I do all the time. 80w90 for new trans, up to a 140 for very high miles and softer shifts.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

@@KevinBaxter thx Kevin. I had run Lucas 20w-50 in all 3 holes til I hit 20k miles

[@daddydubbs]

Can the tool be used to install the bearings?

[@KevinBaxter]

No sir. That is a different tool.

[@mdwillowswillows5414]

🚶🚲👍👍👍👍👍

[@vanislandsteve]

👍🏻🇨🇦

[@allan9584able]

What part number for case splitting tool?