i was going to replace the oil seal and waterpump seal on my scrambler. i have noticed the shaft on the counter balance is pretty marred up. i tried to clean it off with a soft wire brush, but it seems to have some grooves in it. It also have a good bit of play in it. i think it may have also been leaking oil and antifreeze into the crank. Do you guys think i should replace the whole counter balance. there is no play in the crank gear. If i should replace the counter balance where is the cheapest(lol) place to get one?? thanks again

 

You can get a rebuilt one for I think 75.00 from Rick Ritter less the core.

Ritter Cycle

 

great thanks

 

Mine was worn bad too. I took it to a local machine shop, and they spray welded it then turned it down on a lathe. Works pretty nice so far.

 

Be sure that you replace all bearings and seals too.
-700quadman

 

I have used a good grade of epoxy and emory cloth and filled in the grooves and is worked.

 

i have jb weld. will that work on the grooves. and can i sand that stuff to smooth it out after it dries. thanks

 

I used it and it worked but if you try keep an eye on it for awhile to be on the safe side.

 

how did you apply the epoxy? and did you sand it to smooth it out??

 

Just a small dab in the groove and polish it smooth