taking apart a 40 series clutch????

[twinke00]

has anyone ever taken apart a comet 40 series clutch??? I found this the other day and it looks like it needs cleaned up. i have a picture of what a new on looks like. the one i found needs cleaned up. how does it come apart and what should i look for when and if i get it apart???? any help out there I don't want to break it as it might save me some money...

[LarryW]

Hey twinke,
The outer cover will unscrew off. I cant think of anything to look for other then the obvious. Does it not work or you just want to make sure its cleaned up before you install it?

The best way to unscrew it is to put it on the motor and put a wrench/socket on the nut end of the cover. Hit the wrench/ratchet with a hammer or sometimes sudden jolts of the wrench/ratchet will work and it should come loose.

[twinke00]

I'm not sure if it works or not. was just wanting to make sure it is cleaned up before i try it. could i use an impact gun on it??? I thought that was what the nut was for but did not want to break it without asking first

[LarryW]

Im sure an impact would work too.

[twinke00]

one last question do you know if it is reverse thread or regular thread???

[LarryW]

one last question do you know if it is reverse thread or regular thread???

I cant answer that for sure,. I guess if nobody else replies put the impact on low and go both ways, Hopefully you can see the threads and examine them. If your not in a hurry I can take a look sunday.

[twinke00]

I'm never in hurry for anything. THANKS for the help larry

[LarryW]

When facing the clutch. The nut/cover will spin counter clockwise to remove.

[twinke00]

thanks again thats what i thought but always best to ask first.