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Offline roberto

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thread of sprocket securing nut
« on: 22 Jan 2015 at 18:46 »
Hello,
I am new in this forum, and I work on a Ddouglas A31.
My first question concernes the gear box:
Is the thread of the sprocket securing nut a right or left one?

Many thanks for assitance
Roberto

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Re: thread of sprocket securing nut
« Reply #1 on: 22 Jan 2015 at 23:02 »
Roberto,

Both the input and output shafts nuts are right-hand thread. The tab washer behind the nut may be interfering with loosening the nut. Make sure it is folded down flat. 

-Doug

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Re: thread of sprocket securing nut
« Reply #2 on: 24 Jan 2015 at 19:12 »
Thank you Doug, it worked.

Roberto