[Ducati] ' 96 900SS clutch holding tool anyone?

[Mark Hatten]

I've used an pneumatic impact gun to do dozens of clutches over the years. 
Pops the hub nut right off.  Most I've ever had to do is to wrap a rag 
around the hub and hold it by hand just to keep it from spinning.  Once you 
own an impact gun, you'll wonder how you ever survived without one.  You can 
buy a good, brand name 1/2" air impact for $100, and there's several good 
small 120v compressors available for around $100.  If you don't want to go 
the air route, electric impacts are also available for around $100.


Mark Hatten
Wounded Duc -- Used Ducati Parts Online
Home of the "Loud Clutches Save Lives" T-Shirts
www.woundedduc.net
(Note the URL change!)
AMA Pro #521
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <fhecker at earthlink.net>
To: "ducati list" <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 10:53 PM
Subject: [Ducati] ' 96 900SS clutch holding tool anyone?


> greetings earthlings -
>
>    I am in need of the toool that holds the clutch center since I am the 
> in the process of replacing my clutch basket along with a few other 
> clutch-related parts.  I could buy the special tool, but I am thinking 
> that it would take a long time to get it.  I could make one by sacrificing 
> a few steel plates and welding on a suitable handle to counteract the 
> torque of the 32mm nut that holds the clutch center to the input shaft. 
> About 125 ft. lbs. or so.   So, are there any generous souls out there 
> willing to lend me this tool?  I am open to creative financial solutions. 
> Anyone know where one of these special tools are sitting on the shelf, so 
> I could buy it right now?  I will listen to the experiences of others who 
> have done this themselves.  Step right up, don't be shy, speak of tales 
> past, whether they be good or not so good.  Many thanks for your time.
>
> ciao,
> Fred Hecker
> ' 96 900 SS SP  B-52    16k miles
> Saint Louis MO
>
>
>
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