Ok guys, I need some guidance here. Now this is my first ever mini bike so be gentle lol. Replaced the original engine with a 79cc Predator, also bought a new centrifugal clutch to fit as it was a 5/8 instead of 3/4. Now the original clutch slid right off no problem, but I think the new one is seized or frozen on. I THINK I put a light coat of either 30w or WD40 on the output shaft before I installed the new clutch, but honestly can't remember. I do remember having to LIGHTLY tap the key into its slot before I bolted it up. Did I do something wrong here, or is this a normal occurrence? Was there a step I missed when I installed the new clutch? Any help here would be greatly appreciated!
clutch stuck on shaft
That's what I have done in the past, I personally wouldn't use heat :thumbsup: Sounds like its the key binding every thing up, when you get it apart file the shaft slot and the key so the key slides smoothly on the shaft and use some anti seize (a little goes a long way) on the shaft when you reassemble it :thumbsup:
And another trick. Remove the engine. Using Kung Fu grip, (GI Joe had that) hold engine by the clutch with both hands, suspending engine over foam/waiting arms/something soft just in case. Get able assistant to tap on crankshaft with lead, wood, etc "driver" with a hammer. The key is to tap only the shaft, not mushroom it. The 5/16 clutch retaining bole with about 1/4" sticking out works great.