[Ducati] Removing Crankshaft

[ducatisti]

LOL! That's how things go sometimes, Barry!
Now quick - go buy a lottery ticket!
cody

Barry wrote:
> So I found a 2 prong puller that looked the best as far as size and fitting
> on the gear. I printed out all your guys words of wisdom and headed to the
> garage. My hands shook lightly as I opened the door wondering what events
> awaited me. I opened up the Haynes manual for the 50th time making sure I
> once again was not missing a step ( yes Rich I have been studying the shop
> manual) I then pulled out the puller from the card board box. The tool
> looked perfect as the light reflected off it. I remembered everything that
> you guys said about leaving the nut on and awaiting a horrendus bang. So I
> wound back the screw and fit the puller on the gear. I double checked to
> make sure everything was perfect, I wasn't happy with it so I slightly re
> adjusted it and as I tightened 1 turn , it went plop and came off. No Bang,
> plop. So I am happy it was so easy to take off, but why was it so easy kind
> of makes me wonder. Perhaps it is a good thing I am taking this engine
> apart. Any ways I'm sure it is different with other motors, but I am glad I
> didn't break a finger or have the gear smash into my girl friends car.
> 
> On to the next step.
> 
> Barry
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