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Scooters - 125 to 300 => People GT 300i => Topic started by: boo on May 27, 2014, 03:55:25 PM

Title: need help quick
Post by: boo on May 27, 2014, 03:55:25 PM
Having trouble removing variator nut.
Want to make sure before I go further.
"Right hand thread"?
Counter clockwise to loosen?.

So far I have used a 1/2" ratchet, power bar, electric impact wrench, and a couple of hits with a compressor and impact.
Last year the shop where I bought the scoot replaced an oil seal behind the variator. Who ever put the nut on must have used a four foot cheater bar.
Want to make sure before I try again.

Also, cannot spread clutch pulley with my fingers. Feels solid as a rock. Does the bell have to be removed before the pulley will spread open?.
thanks boo
Title: Re: need help quick
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 27, 2014, 06:26:10 PM
He's taking off the variator nut of this 300i....has the locking tool holding it w/wood so he can spin it counter-clockwise.
When I get a big axle nut or somesuch stuck like that... I coat it in WD40 and let sit overnight...try again in the morning.
Good luck
Stig

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German youtube
Variomatic Kymco Downtown 300i Dr Pulley.wmv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC-IZxvUGN0#)
Title: thanks Stig
Post by: boo on May 27, 2014, 09:31:06 PM
That variator nut busted my chops.
Will try again another day.
Replaced the studs on my variator holding with hardened steel ones.
When I try again, I`ll use a long cheater bar and have a new nut on hand in case I have to cut the old one off.
Thanks for everything.