Can you remove a clutch without a specific tool? - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

coloradoman25 · 11-17-2007, 09:04 PM

Have a toasted motor that I want to take the clutch off of. can you remove this without the specific arctic cat clutch puller?

If so how?

Thanks!

ac bigbore · 11-17-2007, 09:45 PM

I made one out of a correct treaded bolt and the pin part of a tractor hitch pin.
Sawed off the handle of the tractor pin, the put tape near the bottom and top
of the pin to keep it straight in the clutch. Always lube the bolt and tip of the
pin with grease so they can spin. It worked for me, but I bought the correct puller
later. Correct part is easier to use.

Formula_Canuk · 11-17-2007, 09:51 PM

Just buy the puller man, there like $20

coloradoman25 · 11-17-2007, 10:13 PM

Its not the money its the fact that there is no arctic cat dealer within 100 miles and I was working on it tomorrow (sunday)

**smallengineguy** · 11-18-2007, 07:47 AM

You need the tool.

ac bigbore · 11-18-2007, 08:16 AM

I am going to go out on a limb here and stick by my
bolt and metal rod post. I used it in just the sort of
time pinch you are in. It worked. Your results may vary.
If you do do it, make sure the metal rod is the right length
so you have enough bolt in the threads of the clutch, and
enough rod so you don't bottom out. Make sure rod
doesn't angle itself in the clutch- hence the tape on the
top and bottom. It will work if done right. It will wreck
something if not done just right. Hence the SEG and others
admonishments.

IndianRvrShiver · 11-18-2007, 08:22 AM

You'll take a chance on messing up the clutch and/or crank......do you feel lucky??

ac bigbore · 11-18-2007, 08:36 AM

Don't do it. Not worth the risk, especially if you don't have
a hardened bolt handy.

01MXZ800 · 11-18-2007, 10:02 AM

I made the "bolt and pin" useing grade 8 bolt and cold rolles steel bar and it works fine, just make sure you have enough threads in the clutch as stated earlier.

upersleder · 11-18-2007, 11:18 AM

find the correct bolt for the clutch, drill a 1/8" hole thru it longways, drill and tap the end for a grease fitting. use thread tape for the bolt to seal the threads, turn it in enough and pump it up with grease, when full, turn the bolt in some more, the hydraulic pressure should pop it right off. not the cleanest way, but it works.

01MXZ800 · 11-18-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by upersleder

find the correct bolt for the clutch, drill a 1/8" hole thru it longways, drill and tap the end for a grease fitting. use thread tape for the bolt to seal the threads, turn it in enough and pump it up with grease, when full, turn the bolt in some more, the hydraulic pressure should pop it right off. not the cleanest way, but it works.

Never thought of that, I will just have to give that try!

Formula_Canuk · 11-18-2007, 07:09 PM

I seriously don't get it. All that work and possibly screwing something up for $20??

IndianRvrShiver · 11-18-2007, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Formula_Canuk

I seriously don't get it. All that work and possibly screwing something up for $20??

X2!!

Skligmund · 11-18-2007, 07:35 PM

I feel your pain. Here in Alaska, one sometimes finds it difficult to find the correct tool for the job. I have been known to MacGyver many things that would normally be easy. I'll tell you what, when a 10 dollar part turns into a 110 dollar part, you tend to try other things (thank shipping costs for that).

coloradoman25 · 11-18-2007, 09:25 PM

Well I managed to make one clutch outta the 2 I had and didnt have to take anything off. So I will worry about the clutch on the blown motor later.

Thanks!
Chris

upersleder · 11-18-2007, 10:25 PM

hey, he asked for another way, we gave our opinions.....i myself have all the correct clutch pullers, and have made clutch holders and clutch tools to do the servicing.