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Title: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: scootergrisen on August 24, 2010, 06:34:19 PM
I made this video showing how you can remove the variator nut on a Kymco Super 8.
How to remove the variator nut on a Kymco Super 8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYCasW5pY24#)
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: art on August 24, 2010, 08:40:24 PM
  Ha! pretty slick if ya got the diamond pattern  ;)
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: wordslinger on August 25, 2010, 12:40:31 AM
..same as the A50!!!


 ;D
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: TechGuy on August 26, 2010, 07:15:04 PM
Made it look simple. 

My P250 requires about 90 ft/pounds to break the Variator nut loose.

Great little video.
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: scootergrisen on August 26, 2010, 09:34:17 PM
The Kymco Super 8 servicemanual says to use between 5,5 - 6,5 kg-m torque.
That should be the same as 40 - 47 pound-feet.

I dont have a torque wrench but you have i good feeling when tightning the nut when doing it this way compared to using a impact electric tool.
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: wordslinger on August 26, 2010, 11:07:13 PM
..i have a Torque-O-Matic elbow...

..no, really!!..

 ;D
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Post by: glopezz05 on September 09, 2010, 12:01:02 AM
what size is that wrench?!
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Post by: sidthesloth on September 09, 2010, 12:23:54 AM
That would be a "one size fits all"  wrench.;)
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Post by: glopezz05 on September 09, 2010, 02:07:34 AM
Yeah, except the different sizes are different lengths.
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: scootergrisen on September 10, 2010, 03:44:06 PM
The little wrench is a 9 mm. That fits on my scooter but i think other tool brands might not be the exact same length.
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: wordslinger on September 12, 2010, 02:34:32 AM
"one size fits all"

..yeah, that's what she told me..dammit...
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Post by: blue on September 13, 2010, 07:55:03 PM
just did this to put in rollers it realy works cool thanks nice to have online friends.
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: sidthesloth on September 13, 2010, 11:31:22 PM
Anyone have any thoughts on using a piston stop for loosening/tightening the variator nut?
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: blue on September 14, 2010, 02:24:34 AM
"one size fits all"

..yeah, that's what she told me..dammit...
   lmao
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: scootergrisen on September 20, 2010, 02:36:03 PM
Anyone have any thoughts on using a piston stop for loosening/tightening the variator nut?
I think it should be just fine to use a pistion stopper.

Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: TechGuy on September 20, 2010, 06:58:56 PM
I just looked at what a piston stopper is.  As best as i can tell, it is a device that threads into to the spark plug socket using the plug's threads and the other end presses against the piston head to stock the piston from moving.

I am not willing to risk the threads of my spark plug nor am I willing to punch a hole into the end of the piston.  I KNOW i am fully capable of generating enough force to punch an eraser sized hole in my piston no matter how thick I think it is.

I have twisted the driven square part off of three...count them...three ratchet wrench handles and two adapters in the part month using nothing but my hands on tools, no motors.
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: sidthesloth on September 20, 2010, 08:29:33 PM
You wont damage the thread if it is screwed in properly, but my concern was about cracking the piston. I do have one but have not used it, I find it easier to use the clutch holder. But surely your variator nut wouldnt be that tight, would it?
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: sidthesloth on September 20, 2010, 08:32:31 PM
Unusual that a ratchet should be stronger than the square drive.
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Post by: glopezz05 on September 20, 2010, 08:38:53 PM
Clutch holder?
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: sidthesloth on September 20, 2010, 08:44:54 PM
A device to hold the clutch housing while you remove and replace the nut, in the case of the GPX250, 90 f/lb. Works fine on the variator drive face.
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: wordslinger on September 20, 2010, 09:28:27 PM
..like this..to hold the clutch bell...
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: wordslinger on September 20, 2010, 09:29:30 PM
..to hold the drive fave..
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: wordslinger on September 20, 2010, 09:30:11 PM
..to compress the clutch...
Title: Re: How to remove variator nut video
Post by: sidthesloth on September 20, 2010, 10:39:06 PM
Cluth holder.