John Deere JA65 wont start, New Coil done

[Lawnranger]

This blade clutch is really not wanting to come off of the crankshaft at all... $#%^*&^$%!

Time fo a cold one .......

Hence the last sentence in my previous post. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt, sold it at a garage sale.

 

[thinkglad]

So it should actually just slip off of the crank and is only helu on place with the one allem set screw?? I cant find a manual or haw to on line......

 

[Lawnranger]

So it should actually just slip off of the crank and is only helu on place with the one allem set screw??

Many times that is the case. At the factory they come down the assembly line and someone slips on the clutch and tightens a set screw. Good to go.

On riding lawnmowers the rear wheels have a tendency to rust to the axles and are very difficult to remove so are the crankshaft pulleys. I removed mine and applied a film of grease so when the need arises I can perform maintenance with a whole lot less problems. A friend of mine got a good laugh when I told him what I did to prevent problems until he went to change his drive belt and his engine pulley would not come off. Guess who is laughing now?

 

[thinkglad]

Still soaking.......

 

[Lawnranger]

Still soaking.......

And soaking.....and soaking. Sounds like you need some "Energizer" penetrating oil.

You may want to try making your own penetrating oil by mixing 50/50 transmission oil and acetone in small amounts and dripping it on the shaft. I have not had the occasion to use this formula yet but I've heard it works wonders on rusted parts such as what you are dealing with.

 

[thinkglad]

Got it!!!

Cam gear is toast. Time to order up some parts........:smile:

 

[EngineMan]

Well done you find it....:thumbsup: keep posting what you do, lovely photo's.

check your valve's/rod's (looking at that photo) make sure there move up and down easy.

 

[thinkglad]

Valves and tappets seem to work good. I just need to look into how the oil slinger goes back on as it fell off when I opened the case.....

Oh yeah and order the camshaft!!

 

[EngineMan]

Not sure if this will help, it should do you can see it fit's under the gear.

 

[EngineMan]

This maybe better for you................