GK73 Generator removal

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griff488
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GK73 Generator removal

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Hi folks

I'm trying to get the generator coils off a mates GK73 and the sodding thing wont budge. I've undone the centre bolt and cant see anything else holding the flywheel?? on?!!
Any tips? What am i missing?

Thanks Griff
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Re: GK73 Generator removal

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you need a puller.
without a puller you will break magnets for sure
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i have tried a three leg puller but cant get it in anywhere with enough purchase to grip the bugger!!
Is there a specific tool for the job?

Cheers Griff
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Re: GK73 Generator removal

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griff488 wrote:i have tried a three leg puller but cant get it in anywhere with enough purchase to grip the bugger!!
Is there a specific tool for the job?

Cheers Griff
Hey,
You need a flat plate puller with three bolts that screw into the flywheel then you tighten a centre bolt on the end of the crank to release the flywheel(place the retaining bolt back in so far and press on that if you`re worried about damaging the end of the crank). A hot air gun will help but if the flywheel has not been off in a while they can be a real b*stard to shift (airgun works).Removed mine last week and ruined a perfectly good puller and spent four hours doing it!!
Good luck mate,
Andy :grin:
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Re: GK73 Generator removal

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Re: GK73 Generator removal

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Would have lent ya mine but some twat offa here never sent it me back. Make one from some 10mm plate and a peice of tube for a handle, cost a couple of quid!
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Re: GK73 Generator removal

Post by griff488 »

No Worries thanks Chris. I bought one yesterday that looks identical to the one Mike shows in the link so fingers crossed that'll work when it arrives!!

Cheers Griff

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