Zambroski Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: OEM only. Lots of grease on the puller tip and threads. Couple good blowers to shock it with a hammer helps. The ones that aren't hardened tool steel just turn to a pretzel. I’ve always used a dab of grease on the tip and slide a finger full of grease up the threads (that’s what she said). Never had an issue and never had to replace one. oh and yuh..OEM only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zambroski said: I’ve always used a dab of grease on the tip and slide a finger full of grease up the threads (that’s what she said). Never had an issue and never had to replace one. oh and yuh..OEM only. You probably don't leave your clutch on for 5 years and haul it on an open trailer with no salt shield either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 24 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: OEM only. Lots of grease on the puller tip and threads. Couple good blowers to shock it with a hammer helps. The ones that aren't hardened tool steel just turn to a pretzel. The ones I’m using are hardened steel. That’s why they crack instead of bend. I always use a good high pressure grease on the threads and the tip. I also always snug the puller up good and tight and then give it a couple of good taps before putting more pressure on the puller. 15 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: You probably don't leave your clutch on for 5 years and haul it on an open trailer with no salt shield either. 2021 sled. It does have 3,000 miles on it and lived outside for the first 5 months of its life. I had the puller in the clutch, with pressure on it, looking for my Teflon tape to set it up to pop it with grease (hydraulic pressure trick) when I heard the puller crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 51 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: You probably don't leave your clutch on for 5 years and haul it on an open trailer with no salt shield either. You can bet on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Water and a bolt. All I ever use. Run that shit in with the impact. I did have a stubborn one that I had to use a little heat once. Some moron must have run it on with the impact....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Zambroski said: You can bet on that. It makes a big difference even to take it off once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Legend said: Water and a bolt. All I ever use. Run that shit in with the impact. I did have a stubborn one that I had to use a little heat once. Some moron must have run it on with the impact....... I've never been able to get that method to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: I've never been able to get that method to work. IMO its by far the easiest way to remove a clutch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted November 5, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted November 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: I've never been able to get that method to work. Use more tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Crappie Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 24 minutes ago, Legend said: Water and a bolt. All I ever use. Run that shit in with the impact. I did have a stubborn one that I had to use a little heat once. Some moron must have run it on with the impact....... I used fill the threaded hole with grease, run the puller in with the impact and if it doesn't come off I leave it overnight. Every time I've found the clutch and puller laying in the belly pan the next morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, Legend said: IMO its by far the easiest way to remove a clutch. Just haven't been able to get it to work. Only really needed to attempt it a couple times though. 10 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: Use more tape Tried that. Tried that with an impact. Tried that with Big Earl the 2' ratchet. Tried it with a Tonya Harding to help shock it. Nothing worked for me with the water method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Big Crappie said: I used fill the threaded hole with grease, run the puller in with the impact and if it doesn't come off I leave it overnight. Every time I've found the clutch and puller laying in the belly pan the next morning. Other than the one that needed heat, Ive never spent more than 5 mins pulling a clutch. I dont use a puller though. A bolt and water. Water is the only thing ever touching the crank. The bolt I use has probably pulled a clutch 100 times, maybe more. Its been around a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Crappie Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Legend said: Other than the one that needed heat, Ive never spent more than 5 mins pulling a clutch. I dont use a puller though. A bolt and water. Water is the only thing ever touching the crank. The bolt I use has probably pulled a clutch 100 times, maybe more. Its been around a long time. It pretty much is a bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Just haven't been able to get it to work. Only really needed to attempt it a couple times though. Tried that. Tried that with an impact. Tried that with Big Earl the 2' ratchet. Tried it with a Tonya Harding to help shock it. Nothing worked for me with the water method. Forget the ratchet. Put the sled on its side. Fill the hole with water, full. Use alot of tape, thread it in by hand so you know its good. Buzz the bolt in. Keep your wrist loose. Let it pop, dont try holding it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Just now, Big Crappie said: It pretty much is a bolt It pushes on the crank if its not sealed good enough. And with the end that long you will push out water or grease. Cut it off an inch below the threads. Let the water do the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Im sure someone has a video somewhere on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted November 5, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Just haven't been able to get it to work. Only really needed to attempt it a couple times though. Tried that. Tried that with an impact. Tried that with Big Earl the 2' ratchet. Tried it with a Tonya Harding to help shock it. Nothing worked for me with the water method. The first time I tried the water trick it took me a few times to get it right but once I figured it out simple never used a puller again. You just gotta wrap the shit outta the bolt with tape make sure it’s wrapped in the right direction too, fill to the top with water put the cordless on it pops off every time. 3 minutes ago, Legend said: Im sure someone has a video somewhere on youtube. Power modz has one that’s how I first seen it in action Edited November 5, 2021 by 800renegaderider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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racinfarmer Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 Want some Harbor Freight swag? I'm tempted to try it out. https://harborfreightassociatepromo.orders.com/shop/home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 Wow, prices have jumped at the Horrible Fraught! I paid $185: https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/u-s-general-tool-storage/30-in-5-drawer-mechanics-cart-green-64721.html 44" Toolbox I remember being like $400 not on sale: https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/u-s-general-tool-storage/44-in-x-22-in-double-bank-roller-cabinet-green-64954.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Gonna hit up the freight tomorrow for a torch tank cart for my new oxy/acetylene torch setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 I picked up the 30 inch service cart with 1 drawer from the usual scumbags this summer or something. Decided I wanted a side tray to put on it. Have this: https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/u-s-general-tool-storage/30-in-service-cart-with-drawer-green-56607.html Wanted to put this on it: https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/u-s-general-tool-storage/folding-side-tray-for-4-drawer-tech-cart-green-56440.html Close(ish). Strange, because the floor models measured up like it would bolt in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 $800+ later……… And yes, I’m not sure how long that HF cart will be around. The inflatable tires feel like they are made out of plastic, not rubber. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted November 13, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 13, 2021 Went to Lowe's to get a box of screws, walked out with this fucker, half price, $624 for the whole thing..Score 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Trailer brakes today. Not bad, just a lot of crawling around on the floor though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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