instaling crankshaft key

[Saskatoon Subaru]

so i've got my engine back together, and i'm trying to put in the on my crankshaft, now should it just slid in or do i have to force it some how?

[Boostedballs]

If you are talking about the timing gear and key- I would heat up the gear a little bit to make it 'larger' and it should go on without too much beating. If you do have to beat it on, use a deadblow hammer or a piece of wood to lighten the blow. Also, I would use some thread locker on the whole thing since these things have a tendency to wobble loose and tear up the crank.

[Saskatoon Subaru]

im not worried about the crankshaft gear. the key that goes into the end of the crank, its not just sliding into place and im not sure if i should bead on it to get it into place.

[Legacy777]

Try cleaning out the key hole, and heating the end of the crank with a torch. You could even try putting the key in the freezer.

[Saskatoon Subaru]

Try cleaning out the key hole, and heating the end of the crank with a torch. You could even try putting the key in the freezer.

thanks worked like a charm.

[Legacy777]

Glad to hear it worked. Sometimes the simplest things work well