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Tightening Primary Gear

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by james bazel, May 22, 2020.

  1. I have a 2008 ducati 1098 that I am putting back together and I need to tighten the primary gear but I don't have the holding tool, my question is has anyone just used the flywheel holding tool to tighten the primary gear and is it safe to do so. I don't want to use the penny trick or jam something in the gears for fear of causing damage to the gears. Thanks
     
    #1 james bazel, May 22, 2020
  2. I did an S4 a couple of years ago and used the flywheel tool for tightening the drive side nut. I can't see a problem, you just mount the flywheel first.
     
    #2 Derek, May 23, 2020
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  3. Thanks , I'm trying to put this motor back together and with all of the special tools needed it can start to get expensive.
     
    #3 james bazel, May 23, 2020
  4. Stick a penny in the mesh!
     
    #4 ArmChairDucati, May 25, 2020
  5. Groan
     
    #5 Derek, May 25, 2020
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  6. Works like a charm. Doesn't hurt anything.
     
    #6 ArmChairDucati, May 25, 2020
  7. thanks , but I think I'll just try the flywheel holder and see how that works out.
     
    #7 james bazel, May 26, 2020
  8. Only potential problem is that the load goes through the crankshaft and crankshaft breakages are not unheard of, particulary Testastretta...
     
    #8 Dukedesmo, May 26, 2020
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