Crank Questions - Spree

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Crank Questions - Spree

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I need a bit of information regarding a Spree crank...

I am trying to figure out what bearings it needs, the manual shows two different types and only one is available anymore. I have searched and found a ton on how to remove but not much on what I need as far as replacement.

The second is does anyone know what the specs are for the nut on the crankshaft flywheel side? I have a crank that came in this bucket o'parts that doesn't have the nut, plus it has a mushroomed end from the PO hammering it out of the case... So I need two... One for the final application and the other I am thinking of splitting and using as a thread chaser. The threads nearest the internals are fine, so I figure if I can split a nut, clamp it on and walk it off I should be good...

Any help would be appreciated
Thanks!
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Bearings usually have a code stamped on the side of them. Use this to look for alternatives as it'll bring up stuff not listed as Honda parts.

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Your proposed method of splitting and then chasing threads as you remove the split nut shows some innovative thinking. However, I expect this will lead to the harder crank being unaffected while the softer nut will self-destruct. Either chasing the threads with an appropriately matched thread file, OR grinding the mushroom end just enough to fit the correct die and re-threading. Best o'luck. :urban:
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Yeah I think the idea is a bit off, but I don't have a ton of monetary resources to throw into this, plus it's a challenge. I figure if I heat harden the split nut it will be harder than the crank, which by the way, is incredibly soft!

Will keep you posted...
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Just an FYI in case anyone else is looking... the thread pitch and size on the crank nuts is M10 1.25
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I bought one of these.. $7 including shipping, and it arrived three days after purchase. "just sayin"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Irwin-6639-M10 ... 2749.l2649
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