Cam nut removal

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Krashk
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Cam nut removal

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Hi guys! I am restoring a 73 Ducati 750 GT. This is a total tear down, every nut and bolt, every bearing, every gasket resto.. I'm having trouble removing the nuts on the end of the cam shafts. I have at least one bearing that is suspect, but this these heads have been exposed for about thirty years and I want to make sure averything is in good condition. Any ideas. They are tight as hell and I can't hold the cams without damaging them.
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Re: Cam nut removal

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you do know these are LEFT HAND threads, right?

(turn clockwise to loosen)
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Re: Cam nut removal

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And much the best thing is to use the correct tool to lock up:
a) either the entire engine
b) or just the camshaft.

The former you can do using a combined clutch locker like this:

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The latter using this tool that Steve sells - and I can do no better than repeat his advice :

"This is the safe and correct way to do this - don't risk damaging expensive bits trying to wedge in something..."

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Re: Cam nut removal

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Thanks to both of you. I wasn't sure if they were right or left handed threads. I tried both ways, but it was difficult to hold with the heads off. At least knowing which way to turn will help. Thanks again.
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Re: Cam nut removal

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Use an impact wrench or hold the bevelshaft in a vice.
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Re: Cam nut removal

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Thanks again for your help. Knowing that they are left handed threads help immensely. I actually removed them by putting the shaft in a lathe to hold it and they loosened right up.
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