How to remove variator nut video

[TechGuy]

I just looked at what a piston stopper is.  As best as i can tell, it is a device that threads into to the spark plug socket using the plug's threads and the other end presses against the piston head to stock the piston from moving.

I am not willing to risk the threads of my spark plug nor am I willing to punch a hole into the end of the piston.  I KNOW i am fully capable of generating enough force to punch an eraser sized hole in my piston no matter how thick I think it is.

I have twisted the driven square part off of three...count them...three ratchet wrench handles and two adapters in the part month using nothing but my hands on tools, no motors.

[sidthesloth]

You wont damage the thread if it is screwed in properly, but my concern was about cracking the piston. I do have one but have not used it, I find it easier to use the clutch holder. But surely your variator nut wouldnt be that tight, would it?

[sidthesloth]

Unusual that a ratchet should be stronger than the square drive.

[glopezz05]

Clutch holder?

[sidthesloth]

A device to hold the clutch housing while you remove and replace the nut, in the case of the GPX250, 90 f/lb. Works fine on the variator drive face.

[wordslinger]

..like this..to hold the clutch bell...

[wordslinger]

..to hold the drive fave..

[wordslinger]

..to compress the clutch...

[sidthesloth]

Cluth holder.