How to: Make a Clutch Holding Tool to remove clutch nut

[STLYamWar]

A cheap easy way to fabricate your own clutch holding tool to hold clutch boss while removing clutch nut. Total cost approx. $5 for hardware from your local hardware store.

Tools/Hardware needed:
1. Flat Stock 3/16" thick - 3/4" width x 36" length

2. (2) 3/16" x 1" length bolt (coarse thread)
3. (2) 3/16" nuts (coarse thread)
4. (1) 1/4" x 1" length bolt (coarse thread)
5. (1) 1/4" nut (coarse thread)
6. 9/32 drill bit
7. 3/8 drill bit
8. drill
9. hacksaw
10. measuring tape
11. Mechanically Inclined!:tup:

First, Cut 8"(short side) off the flat stock.

Using the 9/32 drill bit, drill a hole 2 1/4" from one end of the short piece of flat stock. Then using the 3/8 drill bit, drill a hole 6 3/4" from the same end. On the longer piece of flat stock, using the 9/32 drill bit, drill a hole 2 1/4" from the end, and then using the 3/8" drill bit, drill a hole 6 1/4" from the same end.

Short Piece:


Long Piece:


Now assemble the 2 pieces together using the 3/8" hole with the 1/4" bolt and nut.


Lastly, install the 3/16 bolts and nuts into the 2 remaining holes.


Wala! You are now equipped to remove the clutch nut from the clutch boss!

 

[YAMAHAULER]

Nice write up

 

[STLYamWar]

Thanks Ed didn't see this out there anywhere and thought it could be useful. Made this up about 5 years ago when I first replaced the clutch.