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Hairspring removal

Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 3:17 pm
by Scottish888
My first encounter with Ducati hairsprings, any removal tips?
looks like I will need to make a special tool for this, I have standard valve spring compressors and large G clamps I can modify.

Regards

Re: Hairspring removal

Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 4:49 pm
by a_kress
I had one fly off out the head when my clamp twisted... sooo.. wear your safety glasses!

Re: Hairspring removal

Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 7:40 am
by Ventodue

Re: Hairspring removal

Posted: Tue May 14, 2019 3:54 pm
by Scottish888
Thanks for the advice and links, I should be able to make a decent spring compressor now :)

Re: Hairspring removal

Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 11:45 pm
by themoudie
Aye Scottish888,

Have you made a tool up yet?

Where abouts are you? Could maybe arrange a loan or sight of the one I made from a 12" G-clamp.

Regards, Bill

Re: Hairspring removal

Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 9:08 am
by Scottish888
Hi Bill,

I am in Edinburgh, not made the tool yet.
Stripped the cams and rockers out last night to start on making template adaptor for the spring compressor I have.
If you were reasonably local that would be most helpful.

Regards