Re: [T2] Fan removal

[Bill Monk <wmonk@xxxxxxxx>]

I applied some heat to the hub tonight and the fan came right off. I  used a
small plumbers torch and went in circles around the hub area. It wiggled off
and then I felt how hot everything got. The fan was only warm on the back
side and little where I put the flame. I only put the torch on it for a minute.
Worked well. Thanks Art and the rest of
you for the suggestions. Now to get the oil cooler off and replace the seals.

Bill M
Mystic, Ct
78 Westy

Art Lynch wrote:

> Bill;
>    For what it's worth, here's my experience. Was doing the same thing.
> Removed the three bolts, tapped it with rubber hammer. No go. Applied
> penetrating oil. Tried again. No go. Attached a three armed gear puller,
> tightened it up to a frightening level. No go. Left it on overnight. No go.
> Applied physics, heated up the hub with a pencil torch going round and
> round to avoid too much heat and then, BANG, the hub, gear puller and the
> end of the pencil torch flew a good ten feet. Hub off.
>    Try it, but stand to the side and wear goggles.
>
> Art Lynch
> '78 Westy
> Pearson, Texas
>
> Bill Monk wrote:
>
> > Wanted to ask some advice. I am trying to get the fan on my 78 Westy. I
> > removed the three bolts and have given
> > it a few hard tugs. I though about giving it a few smacks with the
> > rubber mallet, but don't know how easy it is
> > to damage the crank seal or fan. I tried the usual oil and break away
> > spary. No luck yet. I need to get the fan housing off to replace the
> > seals on the oil cooler. Ideas anyone? Thanks
> >
> > Bill M
> > Mystic, CT
> > 78 Westy
> >
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