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Post by farmer54 on Jun 17, 2017 15:03:14 GMT -5
I just got a new Hoca variator and after I put it on I torqued it to 30ft-lbs with a good torque wrench and it has come loose twice. I used the old nut is that the problem I never had that problem with the cheap DLH variators I've used in the past. I just decided instead of replacing variators to get a good quality one but didn't get a new nut for it. thanks Farmer54
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Post by V90Performance on Jun 17, 2017 16:25:12 GMT -5
I would try to use a impact wrench, if not, get it tighter.
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Post by milly on Jun 18, 2017 16:20:47 GMT -5
Would Loctite thread tight help?
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Post by farmer54 on Jun 18, 2017 18:16:49 GMT -5
I will try Loctite but I've never had any problem with just torquing it down to 30-30 ft-lbs. Also I've read about enough people that use an impact to put them on with and strip or break then end of the crank off. thanks I guess Loctite it will be. frank
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Post by tsimi on Jun 18, 2017 18:43:31 GMT -5
Not sure if you 4 pokers are same build as a 2T but isn't there a slight bend washer just under that nut that acts as spring washer to prevent the nut from coming loose?
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 19, 2017 12:11:48 GMT -5
Did you inspect the threads in the nut and on the crank?
A common problem is tightening against the belt. I know you've done variators before, but maybe it wasn't an issue with the other. Always squeeze the rear pulley and get the belt down in there a little before tightening the variator nut so the belt doesn't prevent tightening it properly by pushing against the fixed half of the front pulley.
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Post by FrankenMech on Jun 19, 2017 19:40:08 GMT -5
Always use a torque wrench, or a torque stick with an impact, with a clean nut and shaft, with blue Loctite. Don't use the variator nut to spin start the engine or you will have to remove the nut and re-torque etc.
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