Clicking noise in motor-CA77E

[redlinerob]

I am currently rebuilding the top end and now that I have the top end disassembled when I turn the crankshaft clockwise, there is a clicking noise coming from inside the lower cases (I think in the transmission area). Obvisouly the oil is drained with both side cases removed and everything seems to be in order. The noise sounds uniform but I am not sure if this is normal or the cases need to be split to investigate. I have never heard this on other motor rebuilds, but I must admit this is my first rebuild on a vintage motor. Any knowledge before splitting the cases would be appreciated.

[LOUD MOUSE]

Remove the lrft side cover and take a good look in there.
Then remove the (clutch parts) all of them and tur the Main Shaft of the trans.
Let us knw what ys have then. ................lm

I am currently rebuilding the top end and now that I have the top end disassembled when I turn the crankshaft clockwise, there is a clicking noise coming from inside the lower cases (I think in the transmission area). Obvisouly the oil is drained with both side cases removed and everything seems to be in order. The noise sounds uniform but I am not sure if this is normal or the cases need to be split to investigate. I have never heard this on other motor rebuilds, but I must admit this is my first rebuild on a vintage motor. Any knowledge before splitting the cases would be appreciated.

[fastjoe]

turn the kick shaft all the way clockwise. did the noise stop ?
Joe

[Hahnda]

I heard the same click when I was rebuilding. Do as Joe says and it will probably go away, mine did.

[redlinerob]

Thank you gentlemen, its funny the kickstarter wasn't even a thought, although it should have been! Thanks again, you saved alot of time and trouble.