Electric clutch reinstalled wrong (not to torque specs) now has a problem.

[mmoffitt]

Hello. I'm a new member of your forum. I recently lost a son-in-law, which was good, but in that I also lost my mechanic, which was bad but still a good trade.

I replaced the trans drive belt on my 54" Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro. In re-assembly of the clutch, unknown to me, my air compressor was failing and did not torque the bolt correctly. I started the mower and heard a metal to metal screech. I took the clutch off and found that the rotor and the armature were rubing against each other and the casing was partially separated. When I found out a little later that the compressor had failed, I came to the conclusion that the bolt was loose and allowed the separation.

I don't know if my theory is correct, but if so, I do not know how to correct the situation. I don't know if just re-installing with the correct torque will force it back in alignment or if that will cause more problems. I know little about how the clutch works so I'm hoping I don't have to crack it open to fix this problem.

Any advice will be appreciated.

First I'm hearing of a built in compressor driven torque wrench? but times are a changing! I do have the self sharpening blade system on mine though

 

[bertsmobile1]

First I'm hearing of a built in compressor driven torque wrench? but times are a changing! I do have the self sharpening blade system on mine though

They have been using them on assembly lines for at least 50 years
When GM , Toyota & Ford all closed down their assembly plants here I was hoping to get some commercial grade air tools but apparently most of them went as a bulk lot to Thailand & Malaysia

 

[StarTech]

There are torque limiting impact extensions available. But it just easier to use a torque wrench and be sure,