Here is a piece of equipment that even Mr. Thrifty will like. I have used it many times, as you can see from the oil stains on it. I've seen other ways to do this chore, but this is what I came up with:
It works like a charm. I have woodworking tools in my shop, so the cheap bar clamps were paid for many moons ago. The 2x4 is scrap from some other project. I just used a hole saw to cut a hole in it. Total cost -- $0.00
Yes, my kind of thing.
I made something very similar but I used all thread with double nuts to compress the 2" x 4" board. I had a 2" x 4" board across the bottom and one across the top with all thread on each side. I would just tighten down the nuts on the all thread.
I made mine from metal scrap lying around the shop.A friend of mine had some made,using it as a pattern. He has since passed,and I don't know who ended up with his stock.
How far do you have to compress the spring?
Far enough to remove the pin.
Great idea! I've been looking for a better idea (and cheap) for a clutch spring compressor. Thanks for posting!
Steve, I have a big old manual press with a built in arbor press that might work good for this job. I have no experience with the clutch. The throw on this arbor press is 6". Would that clear the pin?
Mike I started a thread last year on homemade tools, Can you do a link to it, Im no good at links...
I usually just push the collar down by hand and then use a punch to push (not drive) the pin out. You guys much have some powerful springs to necessitate a mechanical pusher.
Mike ; another home made spring compressor.
Toon
you mean you used a 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 scrap
Pat, I haven't measured but I think the movement involved is probably less than two inches.
Tom - I believe that they are now 1 7/16 X 3 7/16
Thanks Steve. I think the old press will do it.
I use my wilton vise collapsing the other side with my hand until the pin will clear. Driven plate removed from the tranny of course.
A shop drill press works great ---Len
Donnie, I searched for your old post but didn't find it. If I could find it, I'd post the link for you. Got any clues as to where it is?
This is Donnie's thread
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/423378.html?1392732270
Thanks Jon. That is one of the home made tools threads. I forgot I did 2 threads because they were getting long...