2007 fe550e standard cam chain - split link or not?

kerplunkwhoops said:

I'm about to check the piston in my 2007 fe550e that has not been worked on since new.

I want to get all the tools and parts before starting work.

1. Looking through the workshop manual one thing I am unsure of is whether I need to buy a new cam chain, or if mine already has a split link for easy assembly?

2. Also is it possible to replace the piston by just removing the RHS of the crank case (ie flywheel side)?

Thanks!

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kerplunkwhoops said:

Thanks for the quick reply!

Sounds like a right chew on! I'm used to two strokes that take 15 mins to whip the barrel off...

I was gonna get a flywheel puller yeah. I also read it is risky using the crank locking bolt to loosen the flywheel bolt cos it might twist the crank, so might find an impact driver.

The manual has two lock tools for the clutch side 800.29.003.000 and 800.29.004.000 Are these both needed or is there a simpler method?

So if I have this correct I'll need these tools:

1. Crank locking bolt.
2. Flywheel puller.
3. Clutch locking tool.
4. Dremel to split cam chain.

and parts:

1. New cam chain (with split link).
2. Piston kit or rings.

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