How to get a clutch off of a driveshaft

[NotSoMasterMind]

I need to get this old clutch off a driveshaft. Force isnt working. Any other ways?

Thanks

 

[Bbqjoe]

I'd suggest a puller. You can probably rent one from autozone or something if you don't want to buy one.

 

[Rail rider]

I'd suggest a puller. You can probably rent one from autozone or something if you don't want to buy one.

What he said ..but, clean and grease up the shaft with nevr seize before you reassemble it. To avoid this in the future.

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

You might try spraying really good with the best penetrating oil that you can get your hands on and tapping on it with a hammer for a bit to try and work the lube in and shock the rust loose. It may not work, but then again it might.

 

[NotSoMasterMind]

You might try spraying really good with the best penetrating oil that you can get your hands on and tapping on it with a hammer for a bit to try and work the lube in and shock the rust loose. It may not work, but then again it might.

I have been trying that all morning. No luck

 

[mckutzy]

Are you planning to keep the clutch? or get a new one......

If keeping then, try above.... soak and wait....
If not, remove the drum,shoes/weights, backing plate ect..... Use a torch to heat the sleeve and remove with a puller......

 

[chancer]

Here is an easy to make very effective tool Ozfab made just for this purpose.
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18898

I know you just want the thing off not to fab a tool. But it does give you something to do while waiting on the PB Blaster! and this works well with little chance of damaging the motor or clutch. As opposed to going after it with a B.F. Hammer

 

[qtband]

I take them apart then cut a slice in it where the keyway is with a cut off wheel.. Then I spread it a little with a chisel and it slides right off.

 

[Rail rider]

I take them apart then cut a slice in it where the keyway is with a cut off wheel.. Then I spread it a little with a chisel and it slides right off.

I love the brute force ... You ARE coming off there. NOT PLAYING THAT GAME TODAY attitude. what's tour weapon of choice ? SAWZALL

 

[Joe-405]

I take them apart then cut a slice in it where the keyway is with a cut off wheel.. Then I spread it a little with a chisel and it slides right off.

Works everytime. I've done it multiple times.

And he is referring to any cutoff wheel. But I prefer the angled air one or a Dremel cause it's smaller and easier to get the whole thing.

 

[Gears]

3 jaw puller just buy one from harbor frieght incase it breaks you can return

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[MrC.]

Can you push it back on father towards the engine. Clean the shaft and lube it then pull the clutch. I had one held on with a c-clip and it was deformed had to file the edge down to get the clutch off.

Mrc.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Can you push it back on father towards the engine. Clean the shaft and lube it then pull the clutch. I had one held on with a c-clip and it was deformed had to file the edge down to get the clutch off.

Mrc.

This is actually something a lot of folks overlook. SERIOUSLY! If you can move something back a 1/16 th, then forward an 1/8, a little back and forth gains a little each time.

Too many times ( especially when it's so hard to get that first budge)....people don't want to go back the other way.

But it's the quickest way! 1/16 becomes an 1/8 th, which becomes a 1/4", ect....

Each time you do it, it removes a touch of rust, and allows more penetrating oil in from both sides.

 

[qtband]

This is what I use.

 

[MrC.]

Im sorry I just fell out of my chair.
Poboy agreed with something I posted.

MrC.

 

[Gears]

This is what I use.

Done that with a wheel hub

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[NotSoMasterMind]

This is actually something a lot of folks overlook. SERIOUSLY! If you can move something back a 1/16 th, then forward an 1/8, a little back and forth gains a little each time.

Too many times ( especially when it's so hard to get that first budge)....people don't want to go back the other way.

But it's the quickest way! 1/16 becomes an 1/8 th, which becomes a 1/4", ect....

Each time you do it, it removes a touch of rust, and allows more penetrating oil in from both sides.

Just tried that. Im on the verge of it coming off. No matter how many times i hit it. It will not budge

 

[pRoFiT]

penetrating oil! navel jelly?

or lots of heat maybe? but on the engine shaft.... i dont know, fire!! lots of FIRE!!!

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

This is probably a dumb question, but have you double checked to make sure you don't have a set screw or two on the inside flange of the clutch holding it in place?

 

[chancer]

3 days later now... You could have built the DIY Puller.
Just sayin.