Can't get my inner primary off!!!

[HMAN]

Never done this before but how do you get the locking tabs off the inner primary bolts? Is there a special way?

Flat screwdriver and light hammer....pry them up and bend them out the way. Be easy so you don't snap one off.

 

[Dragonslave]

Flat screwdriver and light hammer....pry them up and bend them out the way. Be easy so you don't snap one off.

You mean bend the tabs back? I'm guessing they are a one time use and need to replace during re-assembly?

 

[Marky-Marc]

You mean bend the tabs back? I'm guessing they are a one time use and need to replace during re-assembly?

Yes I would, but if you don't break the tabs you could reuse them if you are okay with that. Same lock tab you have on your ignition key, I've bent mine out and back a few times.....

You can find the locking tabs at a auto parts store or hardware store, just keep one to get the size right.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

You mean bend the tabs back? I'm guessing they are a one time use and need to replace during re-assembly?

I reused mine when I had mine off. I'd probably replace them after a the 2nd time they come off, kinda like a paperclip if you keep bending it weakens it.

 

[liferider]

Work it back & forth gently, use lube. Don't force it, it will come off!

 

[FrankBDPS]

Work it back & forth gently, use lube. Don't force it, it will come off!

Use lube. Oh boy this should get good.

 

[Dragonslave]

Please nobody mention spedo problems.... Oh shit! Just did

 

[ERvampire]

I have officially tried everything, and it's not budging. Heat gun got it so hot that when I accidentally touched it with the rubber handle on my hammer, it melted it instantly. pried, whacked, shook, pried and whacked again......nothing.

 

[liferider]

Keep whacking......!

 

[ERvampire]

Is it possible that I am pulling the shaft out of the transmission? And/or damaging my transmission?

 

[liferider]

Is it possible that I am pulling the shaft out of the transmission? And/or damaging my transmission?

Lube the shaft, that way transmission will not clench

 

[ERvampire]

Lube the shaft, that way transmission will not clench

I have done that already, but I am worried that I am just damaging stuff at this point. I got the motor plate to move about 1/16" away from everything, but it does not look like it has moved on the shaft at all. Which makes me wonder if that shaft is pulling out and/or damaging the internals on the transmission.

 

[Rottweiler]

My guess is the bearing is holding it tight. Maybe heat the inner bearing race then tap with mallet? You are replacing it anyway?

 

[ERvampire]

My guess is the bearing is holding it tight. Maybe heat the inner bearing race then tap with mallet? You are replacing it anyway?

Yes, all bearings are getting replaced.

 

[ERvampire]

SUCCESS!!!!!! After 5 hours of loving, caressing, and beating the sh*t out of it, it came off. NOW, I have found that the transmission pulley has a piece of a tooth broken off. It's about 1/4 of one tooth. Should it even concern me? Should I replace the pulley, or just file it so the edges aren't sharp, and proceed?

 

[pauldeepsea]

SUCCESS!!!!!! After 5 hours of loving, caressing, and beating the sh*t out of it, it came off. NOW, I have found that the transmission pulley has a piece of a tooth broken off. It's about 1/4 of one tooth. Should it even concern me? Should I replace the pulley, or just file it so the edges aren't sharp, and proceed?

I would replace while your are there. Are you talking about the primary drive or final drive ?

 

[Hirter6Pack]

SUCCESS!!!!!! After 5 hours of loving, caressing, and beating the sh*t out of it, it came off. NOW, I have found that the transmission pulley has a piece of a tooth broken off. It's about 1/4 of one tooth. Should it even concern me? Should I replace the pulley, or just file it so the edges aren't sharp, and proceed?

I've never had one off so I was watching this trend. It was getting really intense there for a while. Glad it worked out for ya. I was beginning to sweat.

 

[ERvampire]

I would replace while your are there. Are you talking about the primary drive or final drive ?

Front final drive pulley. The pulley against the transmission with the belt that goes to the rear tire. The problem is finding the part number for that pulley.

 

[ERvampire]

I've never had one off so I was watching this trend. It was getting really intense there for a while. Glad it worked out for ya. I was beginning to sweat.

A couple of dings on the motor plate, but nothing worth fretting over. I hope to god I never have to do this again.

 

[Hirter6Pack]

A couple of dings on the motor plate, but nothing worth fretting over. I hope to god I never have to do this again.

Well you had a lot of patience Sir, did you figure out what was holding you up?