what should i do about engine?

[atvrider93]

ok, i think i'll get the LCT unless anybody has anything bad to say about them

[atvrider93]

okay, i ordered the engine and it should be here in about 2 weeks
i see a snap ring holding the clutch on and am trying to figure out how to get it off withour going to buy snap ring pliars, any suggestions?

[Jeff t-boss]

iF YOU HAVE AN OLD PAIR OF NEEDLE-NOSE PLIERS, TAKE THEM TO A GRINDER AND JUST ROUND THE TIPS. IF THE RING IS AN INTERNAL RING, THEY SHOULD WORK FINE. IF IT'S EXTERNAL, YOU'LL HAVE TO PULL THE PLIERS OPEN. ALSO, IF IT'S EXTERNAL YOU CAN SPREAD IT OPEN WITH A SCREWDRIVER AND REUSE IT IF YOU ARE CAREFUL.

[atvrider93]

its external
would ace hardware or something have one big enough to go around the motor shaft?

[racerone3]

lowes has a chanel-lock snap ring plier with different tips that does internal and external for $19.99

[atvrider93]

ACE has a set on sale for 5 or 10, cant remember

[LarryW]

Is the snap ring holding the clutch on or is it holding the drum/bell cover thing(whatever its called) on the clutch???

[atvrider93]

ok, i got it off and apparently its just the clutch cover thing
the clutch still wont come off though
i keep spraying PB blaster on it

[Jeff t-boss]

Are you trying to get the clutch off the crankshaft? I'm assuming you already took out the bolt that goes in the end of the shaft. look in the hole and see if there is a keyway. If there isnt, you have a tapered shaft and all that is holding the clutch on now is the wedging affect caused by the tapers. If there is a keyway, you have a straight shaft. If the cltuch isn't moving atall, you are probably going to need a puller. Some auto parts stores loan/rent them out.

[atvrider93]

i'm pretty sure there's a keyway though i cant get my head down there to loos because of space lol

[atvrider93]

YAY, i got the enginge out and it was really heavy
now i just have to get the clutch off

[atvrider93]

i still cant get the clutch off and i've used gasket remover and it's just sitting in there bubbling away

[Jeff t-boss]

You're gonna need a puller.

[atvrider93]

how much is a puller big enough?

[6X6]

Hi:
Those are snowmobile clutches, so if your on a real budget, you could try a local sled shop and they should be able to yank it off for you for a nominal fee (if they're not buisy, possibly free) Otherwise you need to get a clutch puller, if you try to do it without the propper tools, you can easily break the clutch, it's aluminum.