Dennismc

Ok,

Just figured out this sled is setup for high alt. (or racing) engages at 4500, going to pick up the stock spring ina few minutes, and cant justify the 40 bucks for a puller to use this one time.

So how much of a pain is it to pull the top plate off the clutch and replace the spring with the clutch still on the sled?

rydep12

Well maybe see if one of your buddies have one. I think it would be a real pain in the A$$ , thoser springs have alot of pressure on them. Plus have you ever thought of changing the weights also.

Dennismc

well I picked up the puller anyway, going to check the weights and make sure he didnt change them as well, If they were, I have wait untill tuesday to replace them, shop here only had two in stock.

They gave me the part numbers that the heavier weights would be, so i can compare...

No changing the cluth, is remove the bolt spray wd/40 on the threads of the puller, and thread in by hand, then slowly tighten it till it comes off?

Heading to the tune up section to read some more...

rydep12

Yeah if it hasnt been off for a while, it may take some effort to get it off. You can also TAP on the end of the puler with a hammer.

Dennismc

Ok heres another dumb question, if they did also change the weghts with the spring, how bad is it to put the new stock spring in with the heavier weights?

IndianRvrShiver

Put a blob of grease onto the hole before you thread the puller in. Go slow, may need to put a broom handle or hockey stick between the clutch posts as you tighten. A good whack with a brass hammer sometimes helps. You may need to tighten it good, then go in the house for a beer....sometimes they pop off by themselves. Be prepared, cause they can make a he11 of a bang when they pop!!

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RJ Gleason

If you have an impact wrench, it makes the job much easier though.

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BC_Dan

I put a BUNCH of grease in the hole, the puller creates hydraulic pressure on the grease as you tighten it. The grease helps push the clutch right off the crankshaft. Since I started doing this, I have not had to use the impact gun one time. Makes a mess, though... but most of the time, I'm removing the clutch to clean it anyway.

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