Author Topic: Var #62 puller?  (Read 943 times)

LittleWheelsandBig

  • Whimsy Rider
Var #62 puller?
« on: 27 February, 2021, 12:49:13 pm »
I have used many Var tools over the years but I have no idea what Var’s #62 puller is designed to fit. Any suggestions?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174382147625
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Re: Var #62 puller?
« Reply #1 on: 27 February, 2021, 01:23:01 pm »
It's not for bicycles.

https://www.vartools.com/en/arrache-embrayage-var-p608.php

"Arrache embrayage"? for MBK, perhaps moped.

edit: something to do with clutch

Re: Var #62 puller?
« Reply #2 on: 27 February, 2021, 01:28:52 pm »
More clues here:
https://www.orsonequipment.co.uk/product/hub-puller-type-62-8-tpi-k1644/

Hub puller for Rudge Whitworth wire wheels. Automotive rather than bicycle.

LittleWheelsandBig

  • Whimsy Rider
Re: Var #62 puller?
« Reply #3 on: 27 February, 2021, 01:38:59 pm »
OK, I knew some Var tools are for mopeds and motorcycles. I didn’t know they did motorcars as well.
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Re: Var #62 puller?
« Reply #4 on: 27 February, 2021, 01:39:19 pm »
"62" is VAR's product code, "M11" is perhaps thread size.

Re: Var #62 puller?
« Reply #5 on: 27 February, 2021, 08:41:28 pm »
It is indeed a clutch puller for an MBK moped (MBK being IIRC the reiteration of Motobécane after they were saved from extinction by Yamaha). There is a pdf on hubner's link which is the moped tool catalogue. There is traditionally a very close association between mopeds/lightweight motorcycles and bicycles in France with some older shops supporting both activities, so it is not surprising that a tool manufacturer with a large bicycle tool catalogue should also do moped tools since the reps will be selling to a common clientele.