Clutch Removal Method

[trow405]

Hey everyone, not sure if this has been shared before, but thought I'd add this to help someone. I've read a few threads about clutch pullers and finding fine threaded 7/8 bolts to remove the clutches. Well there I was, in my shop on a Sunday and needed to remove the clutch. No stores are open and I don't want to wait to order a puller or go online to find a bolt. So, I scrounged around my garage and found an old 1 7/8 trailer hitch ball....You guessed it, the threads were 7/8 fine and I easily pulled the clutch using a bolt / spacer and the trailer hitch ball (turned with a pipe wrench). Now I'll admit it wasn't pretty working on an engine with a pipe wrench....but it worked very well. The ball was a "valley" brand. So perhaps if any of you find yourself looking for a puller or special bolt (not all fastener stores carry a good selection over 3/4") you may be able to find a hitch ball at one of the autoparts centers...... Good Luck. JT

[DOOmsman]

Got to love Yankee ingenuity, even south of the Mason Dixon line.

[ez go go]

Just when you thought that old 1 7-8 ball was goin outa style!!!!

[kevinandrew]

yeah!!!!! now that's what i'm talking about!!!! right on. you are awesome. great job thinking outside the old box. my clutch came off using an old bolt, impact wrench, and a whole lot of heat. but i really didn't care about my motor......your experience may vary.