All,
I was in the process of installing a Max Torque Clutch on a Honda Clone (Harbor Freight) Greyhound 6.5 engine, and I struggled installing the clutch key. I was able to slide the clutch on the crankshaft, remove both alan screws, and slide clutch on the crankshaft. I aligned the clutch keyway between the crankshaft and the clutch, but struggled pushing in the clutch key.
I tapped lightly on the end of the key with a hammer (not wanting to bend it or force it). The key went in approximately half way, however there was still about 3/4 inch exposed. Not wanting to cause any further damage, I cutoff the clutch key with a cutoff wheel and tightened down the alan screws (thus holding in the pin).
For future reference, does anyone know a secret to installing the clutch key? Is the key not square and rectangular in shape? I have heard others on the site using an emery cloth to smooth the edges and file down the size for easier installation, but I wanted to find out if there was an easier way or a secret that I overlooked..
In addition, my fear is that I may burn up the clutch one day and need to replace it, and I may not be able to get it off. Is there a clutch puller, or a slick way to remove the clutch without doing damage to the crankshaft?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone for your help and insight!
Sincerely,
Bowlind1
I was in the process of installing a Max Torque Clutch on a Honda Clone (Harbor Freight) Greyhound 6.5 engine, and I struggled installing the clutch key. I was able to slide the clutch on the crankshaft, remove both alan screws, and slide clutch on the crankshaft. I aligned the clutch keyway between the crankshaft and the clutch, but struggled pushing in the clutch key.
I tapped lightly on the end of the key with a hammer (not wanting to bend it or force it). The key went in approximately half way, however there was still about 3/4 inch exposed. Not wanting to cause any further damage, I cutoff the clutch key with a cutoff wheel and tightened down the alan screws (thus holding in the pin).
For future reference, does anyone know a secret to installing the clutch key? Is the key not square and rectangular in shape? I have heard others on the site using an emery cloth to smooth the edges and file down the size for easier installation, but I wanted to find out if there was an easier way or a secret that I overlooked..
In addition, my fear is that I may burn up the clutch one day and need to replace it, and I may not be able to get it off. Is there a clutch puller, or a slick way to remove the clutch without doing damage to the crankshaft?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone for your help and insight!
Sincerely,
Bowlind1
