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Old 01-04-2019, 03:21 PM
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I'm removing the engine and tranny. I have the primary cover off and working on removing the clutch hub and compensator nut. I bought a primary block that I was going to use, but the manual references left thread. Can someone confirm this is the case?
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the comp sprocket is regular direction counterclockwise to remove - the clutch hub nut is clockwise to remove - yes as if your putting it on removes it

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Thanks John. After some heat, I got the compensator off with a big breaker bar. Clutch hub nut took a little effort also, but the guts are out and I'm ready to take the inner primary off.
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no rattle gun ?
 
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I have one but my compressor is down so wasn't able to try that. Had to use old fashioned muscle and leverage.
 
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