Repairs Clutch stuck on shaft

[Mad Mackie]

You are probably looking at $3,000+ to repower and do the other stuff, and that is with you doing the work!!! You may consider another machine or a new machine. Is this a new machine to you?
Mad Mackie in CT

 

[rjlarch]

I say fire up the torch, that always breaks the hold rust has on it.

 

[Mad Mackie]

Torches, oil, fuel lines, $400 electric clutches, and other stuff don't mix well!!! JMHO!!!!

 

[chc]

Clutch came off WD40 & PB Blaster, plus a puller. I purchased this machine in 1999, when I started my landscape business, Ran day after day until 2008 when I sold the business & retired. Took the mower home to use around the house. Mad Mackie's figure of $3000 won't be far off by the time I'm done. Thought about a new(er) machine, but can't see all that $$. Plus, it would be like dumping an old friend. Thought about the torch for a minute as well, but looked on that as a really, really last resort. Something about gas fumes, garage, etc. Thanks for the support & thoughts. Engine comes out tomorrow, unit gets a good power wash, & paint touch up, Hyd fluid change & new engine goes back in. Been interesting so far. thanks again

 

[Mad Mackie]

Hi chc,
I understand the old friend aspect as I've repowered both of the Ingersoll GTs that I used commercially and when my Tiger Cub engine gets there I'll probably repower it. One does get to know a machine when giving it a heart transplant!!!
Mad Mackie in CT:smile:

 

[chc]

It is indeed a terrible affliction for some of us; actually having some sentiment toward a machine, be it a mower, boat, airplane. However, I have found in my dealings with all the types that trying to understand how they are trying to do what we ask of them sometimes helps both of us get the job done more efficiently. Anyway just thought I'd let you know that the new engine is in & running like, well, a new Kohler. Actually truth be told, it would not start at first;as I woke up & lowered the back end of the mower to level, it fired right up. You're gonna be stupid, ya gotta be tough!
thanks for the help; have a great weekend