Primary Clutch Intsall

[brenty]

I recently had a really hard time removing my primary clutch. I ended up cutting it off after trying all other options. I was replacing the whole clutch anyways.

What I am wondering is, do you think it's safe to no seize the crank shaft before putting the clutch back on.

My service manual doesnt say to do this or not to do this. But other people have told me not to put anything on the shaft. I just don't want to have the same problem again.

Also, is it safe to clean the crank shaft with brake cleaner before putting the clutch on?

Thanks!

[NewfieBullet]

That's a really good question. I've never heard of anyone using it though, so I can't say for sure if it's a good idea or not.
I think the best option is to remove your clutch for servicing at least once a year, and this should prevent it from ever getting stuck on. Same thing goes for the driven.

[paul yarek]

i would, that crap will be all over under the hood for awhile.

[ZR006CatMan]

I was in the same boat your in about a year ago this time.. What I did was justs smeared alittle no Seize on the shaft. Not much, just slighty. Smeared it around out side, the put my clutch on.. Do you self a favor like paul said, and pull it every year any way for maint. I puller is only like 40 bucks i think.. long run, it will be worth it..

[GoNe_aWoL]

I've put a thin layer of grease on mine. Most people I've talked to say not to. If you do, keep it very clean, and very thin.
I'm with Newfie, it's best to disassemble from time to time anyway.

[Mikadoo]

Absoultly NO I repeate NO grease or oil of any kind!!!
Clean both the crank and clutch ends with a solvent like brake cleaner then a scotch pad.
This is a taper fit anything oily will let the clutch spin on the crank, then you'll have some real problems.

Use a puller, it's the only way possible to get a clutch off.

[highlandergerman]

I Never used to put anything on. Then on the wifes 00 pwdrsple the clutch would not friken come off. A had my brother inlaw come over . He races sled and he could not get it off. Used all the tricks and got it off. Now on my sleds i clean it very well then put a very small(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) amount of never seize. It is so much better now. I should also say that the cl.utch comes off because we go out to the mt.s at least once a year.

[84EVR]

Originally posted by Mikadoo@Dec 12 2004, 08:43 PM
Absoultly NO I repeate NO grease or oil of any kind!!!
Clean both the crank and clutch ends with a solvent like brake cleaner then a scotch pad.
This is a taper fit anything oily will let the clutch spin on the crank, then you'll have some real problems.

Use a puller, it's the only way possible to get a clutch off.

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Totally agree.

[fast426]

I would like to fins this out. I asked two toolmakers at work and one said yes, one said no. I alwasy thought no, but the more I think about it, I don;t know that it would, matter (from performance that is, it definatley could make disasembly easier). I wonder what the written rule is?

[doonut]

any lubricant caught between the inner and outer taper ( clutch and crank) can cause the clutch to "float" on the taper. NOT GOOD!