ausimax
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Kogan, Qld, Australia
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Post by ausimax on Oct 16, 2016 17:57:36 GMT -8
Is there a special tool for removing the rotor nut? I usualy just use an old pair of tweezers but I have one that won't cooperate.
I can't say I have ever seen a tool, and if there is where does one get it, or what method of removal do you use?
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Adrian-VTA
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Adelaide, South Australia
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Oct 16, 2016 18:36:18 GMT -8
There is a special tool probably available from citizen service. I'll ask if I can get them Is there a special tool for removing the rotor nut? I usualy just use an old pair of tweezers but I have one that won't cooperate. I can't say I have ever seen a tool, and if there is where does one get it, or what method of removal do you use? |
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HiBeat
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Post by HiBeat on Oct 16, 2016 19:35:28 GMT -8
I'm not sure what the rotor nut removal requires, so this is probably a dumb thing to say, but I use a razor blade to unscrew the rotor screw. Works better than any Swiss screwdriver in my tool set.
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ausimax
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Kogan, Qld, Australia
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Post by ausimax on Oct 17, 2016 18:59:59 GMT -8
There is a special tool probably available from citizen service. I'll ask if I can get them Is there a special tool for removing the rotor nut? I usualy just use an old pair of tweezers but I have one that won't cooperate. I can't say I have ever seen a tool, and if there is where does one get it, or what method of removal do you use? Thanks Adrian, maybe we will get lucky! |
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ausimax
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Kogan, Qld, Australia
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Post by ausimax on Oct 17, 2016 19:03:38 GMT -8
I'm not sure what the rotor nut removal requires, so this is probably a dumb thing to say, but I use a razor blade to unscrew the rotor screw. Works better than any Swiss screwdriver in my tool set. On the Citizens it is a little recessed nut with only 2 flats and difficult to grip to undo, on Seiko with the big fixed screw I use a case knife because they don't have a flat slot but a curved one. |
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Post by akable on Oct 18, 2016 18:18:21 GMT -8
I have one of these tools that I picked up on YJ a couple of months ago.  It has the 70's Citizen C logo stamped on the handle.  The end has the cut out for the rotor nut.  Not sure what the current version is but I would not be surprised if it was almost identical. If you can not get one from Citizen then check YJ as I do see these come up semi-regularly. |
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ausimax
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Kogan, Qld, Australia
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Post by ausimax on Oct 19, 2016 21:40:45 GMT -8
I have one of these tools that I picked up on YJ a couple of months ago. It has the 70's Citizen C logo stamped on the handle. The end has the cut out for the rotor nut. Not sure what the current version is but I would not be surprised if it was almost identical. If you can not get one from Citizen then check YJ as I do see these come up semi-regularly. I would have to work out the terminology for yahoo japan first, haven't a clue what they would call it, and their post charges seem a bit over the top, just found 3 Citizen stems for $11.60 and $US 61.00 postage. |
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tritto
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Post by tritto on Oct 20, 2016 23:55:36 GMT -8
I've usually found post on small items not too bad if going through buyer.jp. About $9 AUD from seller to buyee and about $12 to Australia if you choose the registered but not super fast option.
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