Good day all, After any tips on how to torque the the clutch drum bolts to the primary gear without the correct tool to hold it?
Before I had the correct tool I used a crowbar with the end in one of the basket gaps braced against the shaft which I'd put a length of plastic pipe over to protect. But don't tell anyone as it will be considered a bodge
Fabricate a piece of sheet alloy to pick up on one of the cover bolts and lock the basket. Shite sketch below. Drum would need to be rotated to line up with the fastener position.
It shouldn't be too difficult to do with some imagination as long as you're careful but, once done you've then got the hub nut to tighten up which is more fiddly (and much tighter) so, double trouble. I would advise using the correct tool because it's so much easier and you won't break anything. Don't bother with those plastic bolt-on things, despite having the proper tool I bought one thinking it would make the job easier (one-handed) but it snapped like a carrot the first time I tried it. From your profile, it looks like you are not far from me. If you want to collect and, importantly bring it back when you're done, you're welcome to borrow mine.
That is so kind, thank you.. I will drop you a message... Life is easier when you have the right tools
