OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Walk Behind Lawn Mower Frames Question On Scott Bonnar Cylinder Mowers help! Cork stuck

Hello,

I have recently just started on my first restoration on a model 45. Both corks were fairly worn so I thought I would replace both while it was a part. The cork on the spinning clutch is fine but now I'm finding that the one in behind the chain case is not free spinning like I thought it should. Once I put the large sprocket on the cork pressed up quite hard against. I'm not sure if I've done it right or if because it's a new cork.

Will this loosen up once the motor goes on or have i done something wrong?