Rotor puller stripped

mrtwowheel · Jun 28, 2019

650Skull said:
Finally............Someone who actually knows how to use one and give a description on a, "How to"..........all this, straps and sockets and extension bars has nothing to do with removing a rotor with a rotor puller...........

Been watching this thread.........and no one has addressed the issue.....lol.........till now

Yeah, whack it with a hammer, I mean a 2 lb. sledge/maul, tighten the puller, whack it again, repeat until the rotor comes off.

The Honda rotors are similar but threaded differently, the same thread as the rear axle. So....all that's needed for a puller on those Hondas is the rear axle. Or better yet, a spare axle kept for removing rotors.

Scott

mrtwowheel · Jun 29, 2019

littlebill31 · Jun 29, 2019

xjwmx said:
Mine came off in 30 sec. by just turning the screw.
I feel cheated.

Same here.

Put on puller
Tighten screw with DeWalt impact
Catch rotor so it doesn’t hit the floor

.....

grizld1 · Jun 29, 2019

Posts 5 and 6 prescribed hammer therapy as well. One shot usually does it.

member28833 · Jun 29, 2019

Once the rotor , which can be seemingly stuck and concerning , does let go and pop off , you get that Aha moment.
Now , obviously cleaning the crankshaft taper is important before reassembly.
But, it is also tempting to lightly coat the taper with light oil?
Is this a recommended practice ?
Perhaps clean and dry is best ?
I’m wondering how to minimalize the seemingly stuck rotor condition in the future ?
-RT

grizld1 · Jun 29, 2019

For what it's worth, I've always installed the rotor on a clean, dry shaft.

Mailman · Jun 29, 2019

I’ve never even had to hit it hard. I’ve always just tightened the bolt then with a ball peen hammer just tap tap tap the end of the bolt repeatedly, it seems that the jarring impact from the tapping has always been enough to pop it loose.

member28833 · Jun 29, 2019

Mailman said:
I’ve never even had to hit it hard. I’ve always just tightened the bolt then with a ball peen hammer just tap tap tap the end of the bolt repeatedly, it seems that the jarring impact from the tapping has always been enough to pop it loose.

That tap tap tap , I hear can cause counter shaft drive sprocket leakage Mailman
:lmao:

Jim · Jun 29, 2019

Machine said:
But, it is also tempting to lightly coat the taper with light oil?
Is this a recommended practice ?
Perhaps clean and dry is best ?
I’m wondering how to minimalize the seemingly stuck rotor condition in the future ?

grizld1 said:
For what it's worth, I've always installed the rotor on a clean, dry shaft.

I'll add my fwiw.... I put a light coat of grease on the taper... mainly as a corrosion preventative. Over time it will congeal and harden.. so I don't really think it helps much to prevent sticking, but if you've ever had to fight one off that was rusted in place.... :doh:

...and yeah, there was a few mentions on using the bfh.

Mailman · Jun 29, 2019

Machine said:
That tap tap tap , I hear can cause counter shaft drive sprocket leakage Mailman

member28833 · Jun 29, 2019

Rotor /Stator installation preparation is on track again now that I have a “brand new” Jim Rewind Rotor !
-RT

DogBunny · Jun 29, 2019

littlebill31 said:
You did remove the 17mm nut on the crank shaft before putting on the puller, correct?

Okay, I read through the entire thread. The person who started the thread made 4 posts withing 2 hours and twenty minutes, and has not been heard from since in 24 hours. I say he did not remove the 17mm nut.

barncat · Jun 30, 2019

Personally not a big fan of BFHing the crankshaft... lotta shock into bearings and cases in the direction they are not designed for. A rap or two as last resort perhaps.

No we've not heard from OP. I assumed he meant he stripped the puller bolt relative to its outer housing rather than just rounding off the hex...

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