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Originally Posted by derek murray
Eric / javadog,
I did manage to get that cover / bearing carrier off... thank you for your help.
I do have a service manual, unfortunately it only details the springer head, not the desmo. I was able to get the cam nut off by sliding a length of steel plate (sandwiched between wooden stirring sticks) through the head, overtop of the rockers. That kept everything locked down and the nut came off easily.
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Good deal!
Although, you may have dodged a bullet with your cam-lock method.
Not sure I am correctly understanding/visualizing what you did to lock the cam there, but you generally do not want to use any sort of "wedge" as you run the risk of breaking stuff (pieces of the head casting, etc.).
No harm no foul though if you got it off without issue, and saved some coin in the process.
You should be able to find some (more helpful) books/manuals for the older bevel drive singles as well.
This is an excellent resource:
DUCATI SINGLES RESTORATION
These may come in handy as well:
DUCATI SHOP MANUAL
DUCATI CLYMER WORK SHOP MANUAL
Also, if you haven't already, you might want to sign up here and poke around a bit:
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