[Ducati] Removing Crankshaft

[Barry]

Thanks for the notes Brad, I'll proceed with opening the case tomorrow
morning.

Barry


On 1/5/08 5:26 PM, "Kerry and Brad Black" <bikeboy at alphalink.com.au> wrote:

> congrats on the easy remove.  it's a bit worrying if it comes straight off.
> the taper is what transfers the power.  the key is just a locater.  if the nut
> comes loose and the taper set lets go the key will shear off very quickly.
> 
> the issue with that is that, while the motor will still run happliy, the oil
> pump is no longer being driven.
> 
> as for end float - it's not meant to have any, it's meant to have preload.  if
> it has end float now, there's a problem.  there's no point measuring it now,
> you need to measure and set it when the cases go back together.  you can if
> you want to, but it's a waste of time.
> 
> brad
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