Looking For Husky Clutch & Flywheel Tools

[SteveSr]

Hello,

I am looking for the above tools. Unless OEM are relatively inexpensive I would probably prefer quality aftermarket. Is "quality aftermarket" an oxymoron?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Chevboy0167]

Ok, for what model of saw or saws? Not all tools fit all saws......

 

[SteveSr]

Ok, for what model of saw or saws? Not all tools fit all saws......

This is specifically for a Husky 345 consumer grade saw but the tool will likely fit other similar saws.

 

[seagiant]

Hi,
From my experience, the OEM and After Market are usually the same tool, at the same price?

 

[ChillyB]

What function do the tools perform? I rebuilt my 350 and only special tool was the crank knocker for convincing the flywheel to come off. It was an OEM part, maybe $15? Could make one but this seems special in that the thread fit is snug on the crank threads for good firm contact I suppose. I tried whacking the crank with a flat punch but no success until the knocker arrive.

Clutch came off by stuffing rope in cylinder and whacking the clutch on that little step (made for whacking?) with a screwdriver and mallet.

 

[SteveSr]

What function do the tools perform? I rebuilt my 350 and only special tool was the crank knocker for convincing the flywheel to come off. It was an OEM part, maybe $15? Could make one but this seems special in that the thread fit is snug on the crank threads for good firm contact I suppose. I tried whacking the crank with a flat punch but no success until the knocker arrive.

Same luck here. Too bad that Husky couldn't have used a flange nut here. It is just a nut with a captive washer (kepnut?) Learned that after I knocked the washer off the nut with a socket.

Clutch came off by stuffing rope in cylinder and whacking the clutch on that little step (made for whacking?) with a screwdriver and mallet.

My clutch is too tight for that. Tried and failed. The rope gives too much to transfer much force to the clutch/shaft interface. I guess I could try a Stihl piston stop but they like to slip out of place.

I think that I would rather have the right tools... less frustration and chance for injuries and broken parts.

 

[Chevboy0167]

Many of them out there....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144025211117?hash=item21889250ed:g:GE8AAOSwaLRhwLSV
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184878032381?hash=item2b0b96e5fd:g:r4QAAOSwCQxhwz1Y

 

[stihltech]

Using the punch on the clutch. Do not be too dainty. A large punch with a flat end an at least a medium size hammer work. I leave the sparkplug in. Compression actually seems to help if you have some. No piston stops with an power tool. Only hand wrenches with stops.