[Ducati] Removing Crankshaft

[Ronald Betts]

I have not had the pleasure of having to remove that gear yet. I have had experience with alot of other taper fit gear removal. It seemed to me that the problem with gear pullers is they grip the gear at the edge furthest from the taper contact area and has a tendency to lift at the edges rather than the center closest to the contact area. Brad, can a bearing plate be used on the gear so it can be removed with a hydraulic press? A bearing plate supports the whole gear not just the outer edges.
 
Peace...Ron"Desmohead"Betts 95 900 SPI've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it!> Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 03:02:33 -0800> From: bigredxrunner at yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Ducati] Removing Crankshaft> To: ducati at ducati.net> > 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> >> >> > > > *****> > Our newest sponsor, MC Stands, has just opened its doors! It's a motorcycle> stand superstore. Every brand, every model, 95% in stock for immediate> shipment. Whether front stands, rear stands, paddock stands, dirt bike> stands, or any kind of stand or lift, MC Stands tests, rates, and discounts> everything they sell. Check them out!> > Visit: http://mcstands.com/> _______________________________________________> Ducati mailing list> Ducati at ducati.net> http://list.ducati.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ducati> Mailto: bigredxrunner at yahoo.com> > *****> > Our newest sponsor, MC Stands, has just opened its doors! It's a motorcycle> stand superstore. Every brand, every model, 95% in stock for immediate> shipment. Whether front stands, rear stands, paddock stands, dirt bike> stands, or any kind of stand or lift, MC Stands tests, rates, and discounts> everything they sell. Check them out!> > Visit: http://mcstands.com/> _______________________________________________> Ducati mailing list> Ducati at ducati.net> http://list.ducati.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ducati> Mailto: ronaldebettsasalc0015 at hotmail.com
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