5hp Briggs and Stratton Clutch

[chuggins08]

Clutch is shot on my 5hp briggs motor and I am trying to get the clutch off but cannot get the entire thing off. I got the front piece off including the springs inside but cannot get the collar looking piece on the back of the clutch. Any ideas?

 

[souperman000]

If you have any penetrant, like liquid wrench or pb blaster, soak the stuck piece for a few days (spraying a few times everyday). Make sure all set screws and other locking devices are removed. If it doesn't slide off, try a gear puller.

 

[chuggins08]

appreciate it, gonna go spray it with some liquid wrench right now.

 

[chuggins08]

Heres some pics of the piece that I cannot get off the crankshaft.

 

[OzFab]

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18898

 

[chuggins08]

yeah i tried using a gear puller, but the bolt that you tighten down on keeps slipping off the bolt on the end of the crankshaft

 

[landuse]

Don't you have to remove the bolt and washer to get the rest of the old cent clutch off???

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Ummm... yes! Eventually. Right now, it's not impeding that hub from coming off, but the nose of the puller will seat a lot better with that bolt out. Try heating the hub up with a plumber's torch while applying more penetrant.

If the clutch is junk and you don't mind destroying that hub, you can always split it with a hacksaw or grinder. Just be careful not do damage the shaft.

 

[chuggins08]

will putting the nose of the pullers up against the threads mess them up at all? Yeah i thought about trying to just cut it off.

 

[OzFab]

If you put a washer between the puller bolt & the shaft, no.

If you cut it, just make sure the cut is in line with the keyway

 

[chuggins08]

I got the clutch piece off. Forgot I had a impact hammer so I just chiseled it off the shaft. Just ordered a new clutch so whenever it comes in the mail, this kart will be ready to ride.

 

[chuggins08]

Everything went good, had it on the road yesterday and it drove like a champ.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Fantastic! Glad to hear you're zoomin' and boomin'!