How to get clutch off?

[eightwheeler]

I just bought a '91 8 wheeler but the left side drive sprocket teeth are gone, so i need the clutch out of the way so how do i get it off? is there a special tool for removing the clutch? i already took the bolt out the end but i hit the clutch with a hammer and it didnt move?

Thank you kindly

[x.l.r.8]

I would stop hitting it unless you plan on replacing it, also be wary of heating as there are seals the other side of it. Pending on the engine and clutch you can get a removal tool from somewhere like royal distributing that is essentially a bolt with a smaller shaft past the threads. The end of the shaft goes in the shaft and the threads work as a puller allowing the clutch to be removed.
Where about in Ontario?

[techfx]

Royal Distributing

Has my clutch puller for my 503 rotax that I was told was "obsolete". Thanks! I just hope shipping isn't tooooo outrageous to San Diego.

[eightwheeler]

Sorry i meant i need the secondary clutch off, it has no threads or anything on the end of it

[x.l.r.8]

Oh thats easy, penetrating fluid, 1/4 turn tap, 1/4 turn tap, 1/4 turn tap, 1/4 turn tap, 1/4 turn tap, alcohol, 1/4 turn tap, penetrating fluid, 1/4 turn tap, 1/4 turn tap, 1/4 turn tap, 1/4 turn tap, alcohol, 1/4 turn tap, 1/4 turn tap, 1/4 turn tap, penetrating fluid, 1/4 turn tap, 1/4 turn tap, Burger and alcohol..............
Repeat process until you fall asleep in the hull or get it off. It's just on a keyed shaft and you just have to go through the motions.
Good luck

[cory_Alaska]

He pretty much hit the nail on the head. Just takes some time and alot of taps! I have a recommendation for the future though. Throw some anti-sieze on the shaft when you re-install it and it will slip right off next time! Luckily the previous owner of mine took care of this so my dissasembly was a breeze!

[eightwheeler]

Well i'm on day 3 of tapping it and its still not off, i'm seriously thinking of taking the entire tranny out, i am that frustrated to say the least, its a newer Argo that i just aquired, the elderly gentelman who owned it had passed away and the lady said she thinks it has been sitting for around 3 or 4 years with no use so the clutch is being very very difficult

[ArgoGirb67]

To get mine started i used a wrench that fit over shaft,between clutch and trans and pried side to sidesome lube ,tap back on ,repeat.mine is a 78!

[lewis]

clutch removal

Try applying two large wooden wedges(point to point) and a vice clamp. Tighten as much as possible with vice clamp. This will apply some pressure as you tap softly with a dead blow hammer. Tap and tighten. I know that you have already applied penetration oil. The wedges will work together and help push the clutch off and should not damage the tranny seals or mar the metal parts. You will have to work at this a little but it will help.

As stated earlier it will take time and patience but this will give you some mechanical advantage.

Lewis

[racerone3]

if it's like my 80's argo, you have to get the clutch off to get the rotors off to get the trany out... not real fond of that design. i think you could take a die grinder and remove a small section of the left side rotor to get the trany bolts out. at that point you could use a press to remove the clutch. i was surprised that mine came appart really easy. then i noticed that the input shaft had what looked to be a nick from a torch. looked like someone had cut a clutch off at some point and replaced it.