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Local Clubs => Ducati MOB => Topic started by: Jammen on October 14, 2008, 06:45:19 AM

Title: Tool Request!
Post by: Jammen on October 14, 2008, 06:45:19 AM
Anyone local happen to have the tool needed to torque down the heads on a two valver?

The 620 is almost back outta it's retirement.   [evil]
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: desmoquattro on October 14, 2008, 07:09:01 AM
Quote from: Jammen on October 14, 2008, 06:45:19 AM
Anyone local happen to have the tool needed to torque down the heads on a two valver?

The 620 is almost back outta it's retirement.   [evil]

I have two torque wrenches: big and small. You're welcome to stop by and use or borrow them...as long as I get them back. I'm in SF.
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: Jammen on October 14, 2008, 07:57:53 AM
Sweet! The offers much appreciated, though I was more looking for the 
"Late Model Ducati Cylinder Head Nut Tool (15mm)" kinda thing half way down this page,

http://www.motoreva.com/tools.html (http://www.motoreva.com/tools.html)

Though, I hadn't seen that page before.  I may just order one if there's nothing local.   ;D
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: Speeddog on October 14, 2008, 10:29:47 AM
Combination wrench + socket + welder =

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2782054367_e55bbcf36e_o.jpg)

Required a little grinding on the box end to get it to fit in easily.

That Motoreva one looks pretty nice and is a good deal.
No FHE with that tool, but you may run into access problems on the vertical cylinder if the engine is in the frame.
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: TCK! on October 14, 2008, 10:55:15 AM
I welded one up for Vindingo a while back. Pretty easy like Speeddog said. If you've got the pieces I've got the welder if you want to swing by sometime.

I'm looking for a valve spring compressor tool, anyone got one of those handy?
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: Spidey on October 14, 2008, 11:30:01 AM
Quote from: TCK! on October 14, 2008, 10:55:15 AM
I'm looking for a valve spring compressor tool, anyone got one of those handy?

I *almost* bought one when I was going my Ninja rebuild, but then didn't.  Depending on what the head you're working with looks like, you can make one with a piece of PCV and a C-clamp (see below).  That said, I' recommend borrowing or buying one. 

(http://www.ducatimonster.org/gallery/data/1907/valve_spring_compressor.jpg)

(http://www.ducatimonster.org/gallery/data/1907/valve_spring--removal.jpg)
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: TCK! on October 14, 2008, 12:35:21 PM
Nice work mang... thats pretty clever... I'm sure harbor freight has like a 5 for $3 on Chinese knock offs.
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: MendoDave on October 14, 2008, 04:14:42 PM
Where is Harbor freight?
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: desmoquattro on October 14, 2008, 04:15:47 PM
Quote from: MendoDave on October 14, 2008, 04:14:42 PM
Where is Harbor freight?

http://www.harborfreight.com/ (http://www.harborfreight.com/)

I think there's one in Santa Rosa
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: MendoDave on October 14, 2008, 04:19:46 PM
Yea on Piner RD, but none in the city?
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: desmoquattro on October 14, 2008, 04:26:50 PM
Quote from: MendoDave on October 14, 2008, 04:19:46 PM
Yea on Piner RD, but none in the city?

Doesn't look like it.
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: TCK! on October 14, 2008, 05:44:17 PM
Quote from: MendoDave on October 14, 2008, 04:14:42 PM
Where is Harbor freight?
The ones I know of are Concord and Modesto
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: FogDuc on October 14, 2008, 11:07:58 PM
Quote from: Jammen on October 14, 2008, 06:45:19 AM
Anyone local happen to have the tool needed to torque down the heads on a two valver?

The 620 is almost back outta it's retirement.   [evil]

I have the factory tool if you want to borrow it.  Email me bbrown291@comcast.net

Brian B.
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: Vindingo on October 14, 2008, 11:47:09 PM
Like Don said, I have one.  You are welcome to borrow it.  PM if you need it
Title: Re: Tool Request!
Post by: Jammen on October 16, 2008, 02:07:37 PM
Sweet! Thanks guys!

I'll line up the last of the work I need done and ping you both to see who it would be easier to get from.
Probably beginning/middle of next week.

Weee!