Removing Clutch Rollers

[budzinsk]

Hi Everyone. I have a 85 or 86 Max Ii with a Tecumseh Oh160 engine. I want to remove the 3 clutch rollers to clean and lube them. They appear to be tight on the shaft. How do I remove the "nut type" fastener at the end of each roller? Do they screw off or pop off? I will upload a pic tomorrow.

Thanks!

[jpswift1]

Here's an excellent "How-To" article that Don wrote up:

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/content/248-salsbury-clutch-rebuild.html

[budzinsk]

Thanks - this is a great document. Unfortunately it does not appear to explain how to get the end of the roller shafts off. Here is a pic. Any ideas?

[Don]

Those don't come off the arms, but I don't think they turn with the roller anyway. Does the roller itself Turn freely?(

[budzinsk]

Thanks for the reply. They did not originally, but I have been able to lube them up. They turn fine now... I wanted to put the Comet spray clutch lube on them, but that just may not be an option....

[Don]

You're much better off without an oil based lube in the clutch. If you clean it with brake cleaner and then spray the Comet dry lubricant on the rollers, it should be good.-

[budzinsk]

Ok. Perfect! Thanks much!

[brushcutter]

You're much better off without an oil based lube in the clutch. If you clean it with brake cleaner and then spray the Comet dry lubricant on the rollers, it should be good.-

A good graphite lube should do it. The rollers only move enough to let the clutch go through it's travelings as it opens and closes, but they do have to roll easily. Getting it freed up using whatever works is fine, but Don is right, a good rinsing with brake cleaner, acetone or a similar solvent that leaves no residue will be desirable before applying the graphite.