Stubborn clutch removal...

[JamesNYorkshire]

Anyone got any tips on removing an incredibly stubborn clutch on a husky 350? Have tried hammer and punch and it won’t budge at all... Have tried to lever it off with vise grips, adjustable spanner’s, pipe wrenches and combinations of all three and still won’t move a millimetre...

is the Husky clutch removal tool worth getting?

 

Thanks, James

[htb]

Left hand thread and starter cord as a piston stop, just dont get the cord stuck in the ports

[spudulike]

I believe that you have answered your own question! Either buy the tool or make one yourself.

I am guessing you know it has a left hand thread?

[JamesNYorkshire]

Yes I know it’s a left hand thread and using paracord so basically the same as starter cord, will order the tool and I guess I may as well order a new bearing as I assume it’s probably disintegrated and that’s why the clutch is so stuck....

 

James

[htb]

Had a 346 clutch snap in half across the thread last wk, made it easier to remove mind, think it was a non genuine one

[JamesNYorkshire]

Wish mine would snap if that would make it easier haha, removal tool ordered anyway so hopefully I’ll be able to remove it with that...

[monkeybusiness]

Just hit it really really hard with a punch/chisel - don’t be shy, commit to it!!! 

[Haironyourchest]

If the clutch nut is a regular hex (not a proprietary Husq thing) get a cheap electric impact gun from argos, like they use to remove wheel nuts. There is a twelve volt version you can run from your car. No need for a piston stop, leave the spark plug in, the shock impact should shift the clutch. You will probably have to cut a bit off the face of the socket wrench though, as they are slightly flared, as you know.

Edited February 25, 2018 by Haironyourchest

[Stubby]

2 hours ago, Haironyourchest said:

If the clutch nut is a regular hex (not a proprietary Husq thing) get a cheap electric impact gun from argos, like they use to remove wheel nuts. There is a twelve volt version you can run from your car. No need for a piston stop, leave the spark plug in, the shock impact should shift the clutch. You will probably have to cut a bit off the face of the socket wrench though, as they are slightly flared, as you know.

And make sure the de comp is out .

[JamesNYorkshire]

Problem solved, clutch removal tool arrived today and after quite a bit of effort managed to get the clutch off to replace it... Still not solved the issue of the saw stalling after coming off the throttle though...