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10-10-2018, 04:57 PM

1997bagger

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I gotta agree with the IPB race removal tool but instead of putting another one on there I use Bakers IPB which does away with that race.
My primary chain locking tool is a piece of 3/16ths inch bar stock that I bought at Home Depot and cut to length.
It works better than the official one I bought as a curiosity.

If I do it again going to buy that race pulling tool, worked way too hard last time installing the gear set.

Use my thumb to lock the primary chain you bunch of pu$$y's

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10-10-2018, 05:11 PM

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Use my thumb to lock the primary chain you bunch of pu$$y's

Pictures or it didn't happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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10-10-2018, 09:51 PM

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Use my thumb to lock the primary chain you bunch of pu$$y's

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Pictures or it didn't happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL. I have absolutely no doubt that many (most?) of you guys on this forum are tough sons-a-bitches, but I think I'm gonna need actual video of this one. Pictures just won't cut it.

bagger, you made me laugh out loud. Appreciate it!!!

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10-11-2018, 08:20 AM

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There are a lot of ways to lock the primary chain. Some guys use a rag, some use a block of wood, there is a stepped block you can buy also. I would have used my thumb but I needed that hand to help steady the torque wrench.

carl

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10-12-2018, 10:57 AM

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Forget pic THC
I wanna see a video of Carl starting it. And a burn out
ery happy for yiu Carl. Most wouldn’t spend that much on their wife celebrating an anni

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10-12-2018, 11:15 AM

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Forget pic THC
I wanna see a video of Carl starting it. And a burn out
ery happy for yiu Carl. Most wouldn’t spend that much on their wife celebrating an anni

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10-13-2018, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by texashillcountry

Man you just must like spending money..
I use a socket for all my seals, I find one just smaller than the outer diameter of the seal and use it and an extension to tap the seal in.

Some people (myself included) may just find it easier to purchase the specialty tool. I figure I'm saving the labor by performing the work myself, so I'll splurge (and cry once) on the price of the tool. In regards to the "seal tool", there are a couple of advantages to using the specialty tool instead of using a socket.
1. The specialty tool has a lip to set the seal to the correct depth for the seals that aren't set flush.
2. Using the specialty tool, one doesn't need to worry about cutting the seal on a spline or need to cover the spline with tape. The tool protects the seal during installation.
Sure, a socket and tape will work, but the tool makes it easier.

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My primary chain locking tool is a piece of 3/16ths inch bar stock that I bought at Home Depot and cut to length.
It works better than the official one I bought as a curiosity.

And some people just use a wood block as a primary chain locking tool. I spent the $14.99 for a 3/8" bar stock specialty tool that have the ends of the bar stock nicely machined into a curve to fit into the sprockets better.

Some people make their own mainshaft sprocket socket by welding a socket to a piece of pipe. I have yet to see someone make the pilot/donut that you get when you purchase this particular specialty tool. People may say the pilot isn't necessary, but you can't argue that it makes the job easier with less opportunity for damage to the mainshaft.

Many people use a screwdriver to remove/install the pushrod tubes, I find the specialty tool makes the job easier.
I even purchased a No-Mar tire changer to make my life a bit easier changing tires. I'm sure I could have changed my tires just using tire spoons on the garage floor.

It's all about choices!