Clutch Spring Compressor

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: Clutch Spring Compressor
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 07:33 pm:

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:

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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


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 08:08 pm:

Yes, my kind of thing. :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dennis Seth - Ohio on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 09:36 pm:

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.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jack Daron - Brownsburg IN on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 08:35 pm:

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.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Pat Kelly on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 12:08 am:

How far do you have to compress the spring?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 12:34 am:

Far enough to remove the pin.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kevin Whelihan on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 09:20 am:

Great idea! I've been looking for a better idea (and cheap) for a clutch spring compressor. Thanks for posting!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Pat Kelly on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 10:57 am:

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?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Donnie Brown North Central Arkansas on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 11:06 am:

Mike I started a thread last year on homemade tools, Can you do a link to it, Im no good at links...


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ken Todd on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 10:13 am:

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.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Anthonie Boer on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 10:25 am:

Mike ; another home made spring compressor.
507R
509R
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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Anthonie Boer on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 10:27 am:

507R
509R


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tom Carey on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 10:53 am:

you mean you used a 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 scrap


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 11:38 am:

Pat, I haven't measured but I think the movement involved is probably less than two inches.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Fred Dimock, Newfields NH, USA on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 12:19 pm:

Tom - I believe that they are now 1 7/16 X 3 7/16


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Pat Kelly on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 02:56 pm:

Thanks Steve. I think the old press will do it.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By jeff cordes on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 03:03 pm:

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.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Leonard J Evansic on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 04:03 pm:

A shop drill press works great ---Len


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 07:27 pm:

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?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John Doolittle on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 08:06 pm:

This is Donnie's thread

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/423378.html?1392732270


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Donnie Brown North Central Arkansas on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 08:16 pm:

Thanks Jon. That is one of the home made tools threads. I forgot I did 2 threads because they were getting long...


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