Get to Clutch

[Speedy059]

What is the best way to take off the gears? How do you keep them in place so you can torque off the bolts without ruining the gears? I bought a new clutch and would like to install it. However it looks like the gears need to come off and i'm not exactly sure how to keep them still without ruining everything.


Thanks

 

[PISTOL PETE]

i use a rag and channel locks to hold the gears still when i tighten/loosen them. you shouldnt have to grip them tight enough to damage them. as far as installing a clutch onto your engine goes you will have to remove the engine. the clutch bell stays in the gear holder and the clutch shoes and spring come out with the engine

 

[rcgasser]

1+ Great advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bill_G]

Yes much easier to remove engine.

 

[Deluge]

Removing the engine is the way to go. Just remember where the fuel lines go, if you remove them. That'll cause some issues.

When I remove my gears, I use the HPI trick. Basically, just take a spare gear and lock them up with it.

 

[Speedy059]

So instead of removing any gears to get to the clutch, you really just need to remove the engine?