[Ducati] Removing Crankshaft

[MS&F]

A good stratergy with tapered shafts is to put some tension on the 
puller and then tap the end of it.  The small shock is enough to pop the 
taper loose with a minimum of fuss.

Stuart

Rich Roberts wrote:
> Good point on right side timing gears. Friend actually broke finger trying to get that gear off when puller and gear went flying once. I think what works well is to put on puller, and it may take 10-12 ton puller, lube profusely with something like PB Blaster, put tension on gear, wrap well with a heavy cloth, leave it and come back in the morning. I have had this work a couple of times, using a shipping blanket to catch all when it finally lets go. I think the idea of steady tension over time is what works. It is a major bite in the butt for most and I have an assrotment of gear pullers to use. it took the biggest three jaw I had to do it. Pullers bought at Sears. Rich
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