Can't get it off...pto clutch
 

Hi All,
I'm trying to remove the pto clutch from my 1440 because I need to replace the rear (front of mower) crankshaft oil seal. Turning the bolt just turns the engine over. I've sprayed some WD on it and will let it sit to see if it loosens up anything. I'm a mediocre mechanic at best but try to fix what I can. Any ideas?:bigthink: This site has helped me many times before, it's GREAT!

I've always used an impact and never had a problem!!

air impact
I know not much good advice if you don't have one
I have a 24v impact that'll take them off too, sometimes
my brother has a corded impact from HFT that will do it too, sometimes

If you dont own an impact gun. You need to "shock" it loose. That's what an impact gun does. Use a socket that is as shallow as possible. Hold your ratchet near the head with one hand and bump the end of the ratchet with the other using the inside of you palm or even a dead blow mallet.

I was thinking impact was the key, I may have a buddy that has one. I may try the end bump technique until I can get ahold of my friend. Thanks Y'all!

Do you own a pipe wrench?

Bump it hell, whack the hell out of the breaker bar with a big hammer,
that ill git-er-done :beerchug:

My thinking also George, but didn't want to be jumped on for suggesting it.

I've always had better luck with a very short wrench, and hitting it close to the end on the bolt. As a note... use the box end. :BlahBlah:

Seriously.... impact works best, but you can't take the bolt out with a wrench without holding the engine from turning.

I place a pipe wrench on the driveshaft which will keep the engine from turning.
Larger vise grips will work also if no pipe wrench can be found.
As has been suggested, an impact zips it right off.
I've done my 1440 and 1864 this way with success.