removing cluch from homelite super xl without a fancy tool???

[jtracy1223]

I have an old homelite super xl auto that I am trying to tare all the way down. I have got everything but the clutch off. It has a red arow and the word "off" on it but I cant seem to get it to turn. I have the piston blocked with a chunk of rope and I have been trying to get a rag around it and just give it a good hard turn but there isn't much to grab on to. There are 3 non threaded holes in it that I am guessing a special tool goes in but I am really not trying to buy a tool for a $20 saw. Any tips or tricks y'all have to getting these things loose?View attachment 314488

 

[jtracy1223]

And yes I spelled clutch wrong :bang:

 

[Adirondackstihl]

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Take a piece of brass or aluminum to use as a punch and try striking it here.

 

[fossil]

I have an old homelite super xl auto that I am trying to tare all the way down. I have got everything but the clutch off. It has a red arow and the word "off" on it but I cant seem to get it to turn. I have the piston blocked with a chunk of rope and I have been trying to get a rag around it and just give it a good hard turn but there isn't much to grab on to. There are 3 non threaded holes in it that I am guessing a special tool goes in but I am really not trying to buy a tool for a $20 saw. Any tips or tricks y'all have to getting these things loose?View attachment 314488

Get a couple of steel drifts and put them in two of the holes and assuming you still have the piston blocked, put a large screwdriver or pry bar between then and turn the clutch off. Works well for me without much effort.

 

[jtracy1223]

Thanks guys

 

[fossil]

And yes I spelled clutch wrong :bang:

I don't think the spelling police visit this thread often.

 

[67L36Driver]

To give you something to strike against, I have been tapping those three holes #12-24 for a cap screw. Use a punch and BFH against the head.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Chris and I just yesterday made a tool for taking a Homelite clutch off.

Used a 1/4" thick plate, laid the 3 holes out in it along with one in the center. Drilled the 3 out to tap with a 10-24 tap and drilled the center hole out just larger then the crank shaft.

Tapped the 3 holes and put allan head cap screws them and welded a large nut in the center. Turns the clutch right off that way.

 

[galde]

Chris and I just yesterday made a tool for taking a Homelite clutch off.

Used a 1/4" thick plate, laid the 3 holes out in it along with one in the center. Drilled the 3 out to tap with a 10-24 tap and drilled the center hole out just larger then the crank shaft.

Tapped the 3 holes and put allan head cap screws them and welded a large nut in the center. Turns the clutch right off that way.

The real beauty of a tool with a nut is that it can be used with an air impact (the 3/8" drive size is ideal) wrench to unscrew the clutch without having to block the piston.