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Post by oldscoot50 on Jul 24, 2013 21:37:40 GMT -5
I put on new vaariator, and clutch, applied lock tight and torqued both clutch and variator nut to 42 ft lbs...I watched to video on youtube on replacing the belt..Sad to say but my because of carpal tunnel in both hands (wrists (whatever) ) I cannot get the pulley half to come open for me to put the belt on...So now what?? Someone suggested to me to use an 8" gear puller to bring the clutch half in...I don't know at whits end and hands hurting a lot at this point...
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Post by djscootz on Jul 24, 2013 21:43:21 GMT -5
I am assuming it is the standard chinese GY6 cvt you are working on. Are you stuck with the belt on the front but can't get the belt on the clutch or stuck getting the variator off and the belt is not on at all?
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Post by alleyoop on Jul 24, 2013 21:52:30 GMT -5
If you have a big set of Adjustable pliers use that: Alleyoop  |
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Post by oldscoot50 on Jul 24, 2013 21:57:48 GMT -5
[replyingto=djscootz]djscootz[/replyingto]Both new Variator and new clutch are on but belt is not...I can get it on over variator fan plate but not clutch...
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Post by scoots on Jul 24, 2013 22:10:13 GMT -5
it may be harder bc ur contra spring may be harder for ur motor to engage the clutch
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Post by alleyoop on Jul 24, 2013 22:25:28 GMT -5
Both new Variator and new clutch are on but belt is not...I can get it on over variator fan plate but not clutch... We know all that: Take the Variator OFF and you have to open the Clutch pulley use big pliers and push the belt down all you need is to get the belt down about 1 inch down in the CLUTCH PULLEY then you can get the belt to go over the BOSS then you can put the VARIATOR FAN on and nut. If you cannot get the belt down in the CLUTCH PULLEY you will have to get someone to help you. Alleyoop |
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Post by geh3333 on Jul 24, 2013 22:52:14 GMT -5
this is simple , with the variator on and the drive face off put the belt on the clutch, then put the belt around as much of the threads of the drive shaft as you can , then squeeze the middle of the belt together , this will pull the belt into the clutch and then you have the room to move the belt onto the variator spacer and now install the drive face. you may need to sqeeze the belt into the clutch a couple times to get the drive face on straight . very quick and easy no need for pliers or any tools to open the clutch. hope u understand.
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Post by scoots on Jul 24, 2013 23:05:09 GMT -5
just a heads up the gear puller didnt work well for me
i use my hands but use what they have in picture it works
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Post by geh3333 on Jul 24, 2013 23:25:09 GMT -5
i dont like grabbing the inner clutch pully with anything metal . you do not want to put any scratches on any area that the belt travels on. i know many do thos and havent scratched the pulley but there is always that chance especially with the pressure pf the main spring. i would hate for the pliers to slip  |
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Post by alleyoop on Jul 24, 2013 23:56:26 GMT -5
This is not rocket science, but you have to understand the man has problems with his hands and his hands are not strong so he needs an idea that may work for his disability. A pair of pliers makes the job very easy and to not scratch the pulley face just put a piece of cloth on the end of the pliers no scratches no damage, BADA BING, BADA BOOM.  Alleyoop |
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Post by geh3333 on Jul 25, 2013 23:29:22 GMT -5
it wouldve helped to tell him that first  it takes more strength even with pliers to open the clutch then to do what i suggested. thats the reason i offered the easy way |
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 26, 2013 4:19:30 GMT -5
My clutch pulley opens easier when I grab the pulley half with my fingers and have my palms on the front of the clutch. Then I simultaneously turn the pulley half to the right with my fingers--all while pulling. I'm not sure I've ever tried opening the pulley just by pulling towards me.
I understand the situation, but thought I'd throw that out there.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 26, 2013 4:24:21 GMT -5
Also, I have yet to take off a belt on my scoot with BOTH pulleys still on. My clutch sits in the case too far for me to do it---- unlike the pic above.
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Post by geh3333 on Jul 26, 2013 4:28:11 GMT -5
its imposible for me to take off the belt without taking the drive face off. unless i cut the belt !
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 26, 2013 7:53:53 GMT -5
Try tapping a plastic or wooden wedge in between it,,that should work if your hands are weak...
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