Compensator Blues

[Gary smisek]

Hey I haven't posted anything in a long time but I got a 2002 bulldog and I had the motor rebuilt by somebody and I see it's got a leak must be tranny somewhere so I kind of pulled the cover off and try to remove the compensator nut for the breaker bar I heated it up to about 275 I had a j i m s stepped d e l r i n blocker and the upper compensator chain area but when I tried to loosen it the chain got right where it was going to hit the protrusion for the bolt on the inner primary I didn't want to crack the case so now I ordered a wedge bar kit to go across and hold the two gears I don't know first time ever worked on this shit but I suppose when I get that bar I'll heat it up again put an extension on it a pipe or something any other ideas would be appreciated

 

[PapaStein]

I may be wrong but I think you should be able to safely loosen that bolt with a good impact. The same cannot be said for tightening. And for some reason I’m thinking that may be a left hand thread situation, but don’t take my word for it because my memory fails me quite often, research it first.

 

[Mickmorris]

Air impact will get it off for sure. The compensator is standard thread. The clutch hub nut is reversed.

 

[Mikeinjersey]

Hey I haven't posted anything in a long time but I got a 2002 bulldog and I had the motor rebuilt by somebody and I see it's got a leak must be tranny somewhere so I kind of pulled the cover off and try to remove the compensator nut for the breaker bar I heated it up to about 275 I had a j i m s stepped d e l r i n blocker and the upper compensator chain area but when I tried to loosen it the chain got right where it was going to hit the protrusion for the bolt on the inner primary I didn't want to crack the case so now I ordered a wedge bar kit to go across and hold the two gears I don't know first time ever worked on this shit but I suppose when I get that bar I'll heat it up again put an extension on it a pipe or something any other ideas would be appreciated

I'm only guessing here but you mention a fluid leak and suspect the transmission. I think you are using the incorrect term for the nut you are trying to remove. The trans is connected to the clutch assembly and as Mick points out it is a left hand thread on the clutch hub nut which would explain why you can't get it off.
Trans and Primary fluid can be the same color but engine oil would be darker depending on how long since your last oil change. Check your fluid levels maybe that will give you a clue as to which oil is leaking.