Primary Clutch Problem - I can not get it off the crank shaft!

[WFOPOWDERHOUND]

I'm in search of help, I have tried twoice to get my primary clutch off my drive shaft. both times have ended up in a bent clutch puller tool. THese are getting very expensiv at $40 a pop! I have tried the impact, the tapping on the end of the puller (hense the bent tool) and also heating the primary, where the belt sits. When the clutch was installed last year, after the factory updates, it was very cold out.
Can anyone give me the key to getting this off?
Thanks!
Ted

 

[icr]

put grease in the hole, lube the tool then insert...keep twisting till it pops.

 

[joshkoltes]

no impact

impact will throw your shaft out of true. i bent my puller too but it still works. just keep crankin you breaker bar.

 

[WFOPOWDERHOUND]

I have greased the tip on both attempts, The last attempt resulted in an ~ shaped tip and the whole tool had twisted about an 1/8". I could tell this because the markings on the tool were twisted. it wasn't like that when I started.
Thanks

 

[owenbstory]

Machinist advice

I'm going to suggest a can of FREE or KNOCKER LOOSE and let it soak for a day I've seen this stuff take care of some amazing sticks. It breaks down the corrosiveness that happens between parts.

 

[JHG]

put grease in the hole, lube the tool then insert...

best advice I've heard on here in awhile

 

[Ricardo]

best advice I've heard on here in awhile

LOL...Dude, you beat me to it

Seriously though, tip the sled on its side so the clutch is facing up. Pour oil or even some water in the bolt hole. Lube the threads on the clutch puller good, partly to prevent binding of the threads and partly to create somewhat of a seal. Start threading the puller in, then set the sled back on its skis. Now when you start tightening the puller, hydraulic pressure creates force over a lot more area than the tip of the puller alone does. Generally this increase in surface area that the force of the puller is applied to will be enough to pop that clutch off. I had a couple of buddies who were at their wits end trying to get clutches off and both times this method got them off slicker than goose sh!t.

Who would of thought that paying attention in physics class could benefit sledding. Best of luck

 

[snowmanx]

LOL...Dude, you beat me to it

Seriously though, tip the sled on its side so the clutch is facing up. Pour oil or even some water in the bolt hole. Lube the threads on the clutch puller good, partly to prevent binding of the threads and partly to create somewhat of a seal. Start threading the puller in, then set the sled back on its skis. Now when you start tightening the puller, hydraulic pressure creates force over a lot more area than the tip of the puller alone does. Generally this increase in surface area that the force of the puller is applied to will be enough to pop that clutch off. I had a couple of buddies who were at their wits end trying to get clutches off and both times this method got them off slicker than goose sh!t.

Who would of thought that paying attention in physics class could benefit sledding. Best of luck

Use water, much cleaner....and put thread tape on the clutch puller, it'll pop right off.

 

[xrated]

soak that sucker with penetrating oil. Works wonders.

 

[BigFish BC]

had this same prob last year bent a few pullers,what finally worked was put some water in the hole put the puller in till snug then stuck it in the freezer for a few hours,put the impact on it just turned it a little & it came flying off watch your head

 

[rev440alaska]

on my friends fusion the clutch puller wouldnt pull the clutch off so we tightened the tool in and wrapped a rope around the clutch and hooked it to a 4 wheeler.......yes...it did work....and yes it was a stupid idea.. i wouldnt recommend this method to anyone who cares about their sleds motor allignment.

 

[907rev800]

hmm yes

 

[JHG]

on my friends fusion the clutch puller wouldnt pull the clutch off so we tightened the tool in and wrapped a rope around the clutch and hooked it to a 4 wheeler.......yes...it did work....and yes it was a stupid idea.. i wouldnt recommend this method to anyone who cares about their sleds motor allignment.

and this would be some of the worse advice I've heard in a long time

 

[moyiesledhead]

on my friends fusion the clutch puller wouldnt pull the clutch off so we tightened the tool in and wrapped a rope around the clutch and hooked it to a 4 wheeler.......yes...it did work....and yes it was a stupid idea.. i wouldnt recommend this method to anyone who cares about their sleds motor allignment.

That's hilarious! Should have made a video!

 

[Blk88GT]

I always use the water method with some teflon tape on the puller threads. If you can't get it off with this method, leave the tension on it and put a heavy blanket over the clutch.

Don't forget it's there, because when it lets go it'll be loud as hell.

 

[RMKMIKE]

The water method is good, No compression with h20..... The hook & pull with the quad is Great idea for the ....Don't do this !.... Funny Chit, Thks !

 

[Stroker Customs]

oh yeah forgot to mention make sure and put your helmet on we need to be safe out there.

On a more serious note just use the water trick with teflon tape on the threads. Make sure you clean the crank shaft good and the clutch taper as you dont want it to rust. Polish the shaft so it looks like new.

 

[ccpowder]

With the water method, just make sure to use yellow teflon tape, stuff designed for gas fittings.

 

[Cheynespub]

Wow, this thread has me rolling. I am in a cubicle trying to be quiete and my cheaks are starting to hurt. Its like someone telling you a joke in a meeting or at church.
Your lucky you have the old clutch bolt out. My 97 rmk still half the clutch bolt rattling around inside. I cant even use a clutch puller, I have to wait till it falls off at 10000 rpms.

good luck,

 

[team dirt]

if you have freezing temps at nite where your from, just tip the sled on its side and pour some water in the clutch. put the puller in till its snug and let nature work for you. in the morning the clutch should be loose on the crank.