correct installation of clutch weights

ruredy · 01-24-2010, 02:27 PM

The pullers are a must have in my opinion, you may be able to do it with the right size/threaded bolt and a deep well socket or a peice of round bar stock cut to the right length. The later clutches use a 3/4" fine thread bolt, not sure of the pitch of the threads right off but it's standard, not some weird thread. I think that's the same bolt size as on your clutch, i'm just not 100% positive about it.

scottyb · 01-24-2010, 02:31 PM

Posting photos is the best way to get the right information

DOOmsman · 01-24-2010, 03:20 PM

You guys think it blew a belt and the clutches are locked up with threads?

Flintrock · 01-24-2010, 03:29 PM

Comets are are 3/4-18, if my feeble memory serves me right...

mauigeorge · 01-24-2010, 03:55 PM

Heres some photos of my clutch. The aft outer sleeve is stuck. Any ideas on how to free it up? I've sprayed some Pblaster on it and thought I'd let it soak in while I try to find a puller or a bolt that fits in the hole. Anyone ever try a slide hammer to get these off? Hope my photos attached OK? Thanks! George

Flintrock · 01-24-2010, 03:59 PM

The entire unit comes off as one piece, including the fixed shieve. Don't use a slide hammer unless you want to buy a new, $150 fixed shieve. Get or make a puller.......

mauigeorge · 01-24-2010, 04:24 PM

Guess I have to get a puller! Are these clutches usually on really tight? I was thinking of maybe just trying to find a piece of allthread (with a nut welded on so I can turn it") if I can find a piece the right size. All the golf course maintainence shops are closed for the day and buying a puller will take a few days as well. There's always my local ace hardware. It would be great to get this thing off today! Thanks! George

Flintrock · 01-24-2010, 04:32 PM

You need the correct threaded bolt, then a piece of steel rod of the correct length and demension. The bolt will thread into the clutch, pushing against the rod to "pull" the assembly off. Not hard to DYI, just need the right stuff......

DOOmsman · 01-24-2010, 04:41 PM

3/4 ? thread buy both and return the one thats wrong

Try an extension I have seen a lot of ways to pull them, spray some penetration oil NOT WD 40
in the opening and grease the threads of the bolt, tighten it and tap the bolt head wait a bit and tighten and tap go slow and it will come off.

The clutch in the pic is shifted out we will talk when you get it off.

Flintrock · 01-24-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOOmsman

3/4 ? thread buy both and return the one thats wrong

I guarantee it's an 18 pitch, can't remember if it's 3/4 or 9/16. My guess is 3/4. Buy grade 8.

01-24-2010, 02:27 PM	#11
ruredy Born Wild Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clover SC. Posts: 5,552	Re: correct installation of clutch weights The pullers are a must have in my opinion, you may be able to do it with the right size/threaded bolt and a deep well socket or a peice of round bar stock cut to the right length. The later clutches use a 3/4" fine thread bolt, not sure of the pitch of the threads right off but it's standard, not some weird thread. I think that's the same bolt size as on your clutch, i'm just not 100% positive about it.

01-24-2010, 02:31 PM	#12
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: correct installation of clutch weights Posting photos is the best way to get the right information

01-24-2010, 03:20 PM	#13
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: correct installation of clutch weights You guys think it blew a belt and the clutches are locked up with threads?

01-24-2010, 03:29 PM	#14
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: correct installation of clutch weights Comets are are 3/4-18, if my feeble memory serves me right...

01-24-2010, 03:59 PM	#16
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: correct installation of clutch weights The entire unit comes off as one piece, including the fixed shieve. Don't use a slide hammer unless you want to buy a new, $150 fixed shieve. Get or make a puller.......

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01-24-2010, 04:24 PM	#17
mauigeorge Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20	Re: correct installation of clutch weights Guess I have to get a puller! Are these clutches usually on really tight? I was thinking of maybe just trying to find a piece of allthread (with a nut welded on so I can turn it") if I can find a piece the right size. All the golf course maintainence shops are closed for the day and buying a puller will take a few days as well. There's always my local ace hardware. It would be great to get this thing off today! Thanks! George
mauigeorge Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20

01-24-2010, 04:32 PM	#18
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: correct installation of clutch weights You need the correct threaded bolt, then a piece of steel rod of the correct length and demension. The bolt will thread into the clutch, pushing against the rod to "pull" the assembly off. Not hard to DYI, just need the right stuff......

01-24-2010, 04:41 PM	#19
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: correct installation of clutch weights 3/4 ? thread buy both and return the one thats wrong Try an extension I have seen a lot of ways to pull them, spray some penetration oil NOT WD 40 in the opening and grease the threads of the bolt, tighten it and tap the bolt head wait a bit and tighten and tap go slow and it will come off. The clutch in the pic is shifted out we will talk when you get it off.

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