(Rev, please leave this up a bit to see if anyone has a good idea for me to try.)
Swapped a reman A/C compressor onto the '65 Mustang this morning, the old York style. Remember those?
I CANNOT get the clutch off the old compressor. It's a keyed, tapered shaft mount.
I've tried using a longer bolt than the correct mounting bolt. (Everyone said, "Oh, just tighten another bolt about an inch or two longer and it will pop right off the shaft." NOT!)
So, I journeyed down to my local auto parts store to rent a puller.
Hey, why not just pull it right there on the counter, right?
After wrestling it like a greasy football, I busted the puller!
(And I was only using a 1/2" rachet and socket!).
GREAT! Now I gotta pay for a puller and the clutch is still stuck on the shaft. Nice guys at the store said, "It's lifetime guaranteed. No charge."
So, what's the trick? I have no air compressor for my impact gun since someone stole my compressor from my garage week before last, so it's a handtool job now.
Anyone know the secret to removing a clutch from an old York style compressor?
Much appreciated. This old car hobby sure is fun!
Swapped a reman A/C compressor onto the '65 Mustang this morning, the old York style. Remember those?
I CANNOT get the clutch off the old compressor. It's a keyed, tapered shaft mount.
I've tried using a longer bolt than the correct mounting bolt. (Everyone said, "Oh, just tighten another bolt about an inch or two longer and it will pop right off the shaft." NOT!)
So, I journeyed down to my local auto parts store to rent a puller.
Hey, why not just pull it right there on the counter, right?
After wrestling it like a greasy football, I busted the puller!
(And I was only using a 1/2" rachet and socket!).
GREAT! Now I gotta pay for a puller and the clutch is still stuck on the shaft. Nice guys at the store said, "It's lifetime guaranteed. No charge."
So, what's the trick? I have no air compressor for my impact gun since someone stole my compressor from my garage week before last, so it's a handtool job now.
Anyone know the secret to removing a clutch from an old York style compressor?
Much appreciated. This old car hobby sure is fun!

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