Hey guys, I've purchased a 1988 Savage and it's quite the "project".
It was 120 bucks, so I figured at least it would be fun to tear apart and learn on.

I have one quick question about the front pulley. I don't have a large enough tool to break that nut free. The schematics I see online are telling me it's a 20mm, but the 20mm just doesn't appear large enough.

Does anyone know what size that nut is?

Thanks in advance!

It's a 32mm...  

Try to borrow a gorilla, or an impact wrench... They don't come off easy...
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Welcome Kelly...  ...

Serowbot wrote on 04/21/12 at 08:56:47:



Thanks very much! I was expecting that, every nut on this sucker is a workout! I guess thats a good sign, that no ones been wrenching on it til me.

Now that I'm looking at it, I guess I should just drop the back wheel and take it apart that way.

I've also noticed the flange on that front pulley looks all outta sorts, like someone was attempting to straigten or thin it out. That might be a problem later.

As of right now, I have the seat, tank, controls, carb, and wiring harness completely off the bike. My goal is to remove the engine and bring it to my dad, who lives a couple states over. It's on the lift, do you suggest I remove the back wheel and go at it that way?

I'm 37 and been riding since I was 5...but this is my first project so any help is certainly appreciated.

Leave the rear on till ya get that mean ol nut off,,

If you're gonna' pull the engine,.. that front pulley has to come off...

... but,. like Tea says,.. you might just try getting it running first.  Internals may be okay...

Congratulations Kelly

If you got a clear title with it you got your moneys worth.

The SAE size would be 1 1/4 "  .

keep us posted on your "getting it on the road" project.

MMRanch wrote on 04/22/12 at 08:29:59:



Thanks for the info, I will keep posting pics as the project gets in gear

Be aware the cheater will flex down & spring up, hard. A foot instead of a hand will be a lot less painful & dont hit right on the end. Hit down close to where the cheater meets the handle of the breaker bar, if you have one, or ratchet, if you dont & dont hit between the nut & where the end of the ratchet is, because that will flip the breaker into your hand or foot & do little to spin the nut,

& if all you have is a 1 pound hammer,, get a bigger hammer in your life,
You can get a 4 pound for cheap nowadays..