In a message dated 08/04/2005 12:06:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I can't  get the &#*$(# clutch lever off the clutch fork rod! I need to get
this
apart so I can replace the broken up plastic sleeve on the rod. I've  let is
soak overnight with PB Blaster, and bashed it as hard as I dare, but  there
seems no way to hold this thing still while bashing it without  destroying the
bellhousing! This is a diesel bellhousing, otherwise I  probably would have
smashed it to bits by now in frustration. Should I try  heat? Cut the damn
thing off?
Any suggestions appreciated before I ruin  the bellhousing!

Shawn, I've had this problem many  times.  The soloution is not always
simple.  Soaking it with some kind  of penetrant will certainly be useful.  Heat,
lots of heat, propane torch  may not be hot enough.  You may need to use a real
torch.  A gear  puller is useful also, one that can grab the lever and push on
the shaft.   Keep at it and you will win eventually.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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camping event, Almonte, ON, June 09 ~ 12, 2005
'87 Westy, '90 Carat &  Lionel Trains
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