Some one post a pic of where it is and what it looks like.
Vespa grande variator
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its the thing with the belt. the clutch is in the back, the variator is in the front (on the engine). pop the nut off and it comes apart.
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thanks mike
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That nut is a pain because the part its is on spins.Any tips to getting it off?
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wait... the nut is spinning when you hold the variator? or it just hard to hold the variator? i just used a strap wrench on mine.
why are you taking it off? is it not variating correctly?
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Im looking for the bushing people are talking about grinding the tab off of.
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use a strap wrench or a piston stop (rope) to keep the engine from turning over. the bushing is in between the two pulley halves.
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or if you have access to an impact wrench, that works too. it forces it off before the engine spins. i've also had success with using a ratchet and a mallet.
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Here's how to remove the front variator. Just wedge a flat head screwdriver between the flywheel fins and the frame.
To remove the rear clutch, use a strap wrench.
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