Clutch Removal

[BlackSmith]

does the clutch on these Huskers have a lefthand thread like l think it should...and why is it so dang tight...locktite™ or some such..?

 

[BlackSmith]

so how do I get it off there Rocket...?

 

[cbfarmall]

Usually, I'll use an impact to spin off the nut, then a blunt chisel and hammer to knock the clutch loose. This is for the separate nut and hub setups--older stuff I think. Newer stuff is one piece setup, and your impact will take care of this as well. Compression is typically sufficient to hold the crank in place.

Personally, I don't care to bang on the clutch with hammer and chisel when the crank is locked in place.

Chris B.

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

What about grabbing a hold of the flywheel and turning? That way you ain't hammering on the main bearings.

 

[glens]

How much torque does it require to twist a built-up crank, or maybe a flywheel key, Mike?  I recommend the Uri Geller method of clutch removal.

Glen

 

[BlackSmith]

just got off the phone with Uri...what kind of freak show saw shop is he running over there...I had to hangup on the dude...talkin bout tinfoil hats, yoga and such...

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

Originally posted by glens
How much torque does it require to twist a built-up crank, or maybe a flywheel key, Mike?
Glen

437 ft/lbs.