![]() Exhaust flange tool. There are plenty of these available from Ducati bevel twin parts sources on the web. All fit better than the original factory tool. A replacement flange nut costs almost the same. No need to be king kong tight either, head threads are expensive to repair. |
Removing
the plug below the left front engine mount requires a 30mm socket (
preferably a thin wall flank drive ), or a special tool if the engine
and header pipes are in place. The tool I fabricated works with the
dipstick in place ( I can be lazy sometimes ). The necessity for the
removal of the plug in situ is uncommon, an oil weep at the washer
being the usual culprit. |
Bevel
extractor tool is a necessity, there is no acceptable
alternate method for removing the lower bevel bearing holders from the
crankcase. See this image
- 1.Starting thread damaged, therefore extractor will not work.
2. Outer sleeve crushed preventing alignment and position of
new
bearing. A hard to find part totaled ! |
Holds
the original alternator rotor whilst performing a number of assembly
and disassembly operations, including the right side crank nut. Made of
alloy with crap engraving by owner. Available from a number of
web
shops. |
Clutch
cover removal tool. Yes, the Haynes manual says you can remove
the cover with a claw hammer wedged inside the clutch inspection plate
- choice. Did they think about how it might affect the bearing which
acts as an outrigger for the crankshaft ? There should also be a small
button ( or an 8mm bolt in a pinch ) placed on the
end
of the tool to prevent damage to the end of the crank
when turning. |
Having
fitted a rare earth magnet to the oil gallery plug on the right
crankcase to catch the furry bits, once a year it requires removal. Its
use allows access to the plug without removing the RH engine pipe. Yes,
it was a 21mm thin wall flank drive socket. Once loosened the plug can
be removed for inspection of the oil gallery and the VeeTwo or RYE
oring oil sieve modification. ( highly recommended ) |
Distributor
shaft SKF nut tool. The factory tool is a tad soft, the genuine SKF
tool ( way expensive ) is the best. The tool pictured is a hardened
steel, precisely machined. There's no way out of this one when you need
to remove the distributor shaft to replace a bearing. The SKF nut needs
to be quite tight to act as preload for the the centre bevel trigear
and distributor crank gear mesh. |
These
are a couple of specials. To the left is for the insertion of the crank
main bearings, to the right for the insertion of the main bearing
sleeves. Made as a precaution to ensure precise fit of the components.
Not much time to work when you have warm crankcases and/or cold
sleeves. I recommend VeeTwo sleeves as they come in different sizes or
custom sized when ordering to ensure the correct fit. |
Clutch
tool holder, made from a couple of old plates carefully aligned then
welded together. Some folk like a separate for the inner and outer
drum. This one works for me. The handle will wedge neatly onto a bolt
inserted in the upper engine mount bolt hole when you run
out of hands. |
Counterhsaft
sprocket holder. Hose on end for preventing removal of
paint on swinging arm when wedged for either removal or replacement of
the SKF nut ( they're tight, very tight ! ). This is for a 16 tooth
sprocket. Can be purchased on the web. |
Used with
1/2" drive breaker bar to remove the SKF countershaft sprocket nut. A
friend made this, past my skill level. |
This
is the factory issued tool kit for the750 GT. Should be zinc plated
( it used to be ) and the screwdriver handle painted blue.
Unsure
about the 12 x 14 OE, it's marked Ducati. They came in a blue bag.There
could be a piece or two missing. Best left on a shelf
somewhere. |
Cheap 13mm
cut to tighten the lock nut on the clutch cable. Hard to access
otherwise, image close to acutal size. |
Cylinder
head nut tool, 16 x 17 mm for either size. 3/8" drive for torque
wrench. Use a torque wrench table to calculate settings. |
Timing disc holder. A very handy timing disc, specifically for Ducati twins can be downloaded here. |
![]() Primary gear puller. There is a different factory tool for each variant in the primary gear size. The outer ring slides to provide a secure grip. |
![]() This blind bearing puller is used for the mainshaft brg. Warm the area around the bearing in the case before attempting removal. |
![]() This cam holder tool is required for holding the camshafts when removing the left hand threaded camshaft nut securing the bevel gear. Always use a new locking tab. |
![]() Factory supplied clutch holding tool, a good thing, usually better than the home mades ! The welded tabs secure the tool. |
![]() Factory countershaft sprocket nut removal tool. |
![]() The rocker pin extractor is essential for careful removal of the rocker pins when adjusting shims. You can make this at home. |
![]() The valve spring compressor is bulky. A smaller tool can be made to use in a drill press, but this one is factory supplied and works well. |