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kiwighia68
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 Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 9:29 pm Post subject: How do I get this thing off? |
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The spring on the lever holding the clutch cable at the back on the gearbox has broken and I need to replace it, but I just can't get the lever to come off its spindle.
Please tell me how.
This is what it looks like, with the new spring on top. (Not my best photo - sorry.)
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Greezy Joe
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| Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 7:57 am Post subject: |
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I Take the external snap ring off and use a battery cable puller, just a small 2 jaw puller, to remove the arm. A little oil helps too.
Here's one here
http://www.amazon.com/OEM-25121-Battery-Terminal-P...ble+puller
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rcooled
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| Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 8:02 am Post subject: |
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Assuming that you've already removed the snap-ring, try using some PB Blaster (or other penetrating oil) and then tap the arm a bit with a hammer and try prying it off, or use a gear puller on it. If that doesn't work, heat the area around the shaft up with a propane torch...it should slip right off then.
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kiwighia68
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| Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 11:50 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice. I've been eyeing one of those gear pullers for a while but buy tools only when I actually need them. Today is the day, then. I'll let you know how it went.
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kiwighia68
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I put some WD-40 on and after a short wait gave it a light tap with a rubber mallet and it came off like magic. Thanks. Game over.
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