[Ducati] Removing Crankshaft

[Art Ramos]

Hi Rich,

I beg to differ in a very polite and humble way. : )
I've removed over four of these gears so far with a heavy duty pitman arm
puller. The OEM factory Ducati tool requires a tap as well.
The pitman arm puller has an extra amount of material on the tension nut
just for this purpose. Mine has a loose cap to beat on.
(See pictures in the links below)

The puller ran me 30 bucks from the web three years ago.
Alex is right about room and you do need to pay attention to what you are
doing. This isn't an issue if done properly. You don't need to wind up the
puller to the moon. I've done mine and others with no issues. Brad is
correct as well about leaving the nut on to prevent bodily injury. Doing so
this way, you can forget the blanket. The shock method requires less overall
stored energy to remove the gear. Like Brad mentioned it will pop and you
will crap your pants the first time. The tap method is less violent. After
you have done a few it's a non issue.
http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/speciality_tools-pitman_arm_puller-2747-d.html

http://www.beachtradingco.com/servlet/Detail?no=5347

http://www.allgiftsandmore.com/servlet/the-150396/Super-Duty-Pitman-Arm/Detail

As you can see as far as price goes you need to do your homework!

The first one I did I headed Rich's wisdom to the tee! Blanket and all. He
was right it did come off with a bang! Through repeatly doing this process
I've learned a better way to "Skin the Old Cat"! Or Should I say..... "Pluck
the Old Duc"!

I just hope I haven't ruffled any feathers... : )


Art



On Jan 2, 2008 4:02 AM, Rich Roberts <bigredxrunner at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Not this bugger Stuart. All the usual methods do not accomplish much,
> tapping, heating etc. It lets go when it wants to let go and not a moment
> sooner. As Brad mentioned one time when it popped it popped right on buds
> hand and broke his finger, compound in the process so beware. Rich
>
> MS&F <thebrowns at domaccess.com> wrote:  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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Art Ramos

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