PTO removal!

[Tman701]

Bryan,

I have tried to remove that PTO coupler from my 95 raider. It will not budge. I am using a chain wrench but it will not budge at all!
I am afraid that if I keep trying I will break it or something. This is the only thing keeping me from installing my new block!

You mentioned to me earlier that if I sent the engine you guys would remove it and send it back for $25.
What info do you need in order to do this?

Thanks,

Tman701

[Bryan Glynn]

Just a note in the box with your core to go ahead and send it back for you and to charge your card on file.

Have you tried using some heat?

[Tman701]

I havent tried using heat!
I'll try heat and if it doesnt budge then off it goes to you guys!

Thanks for the info!

Tman701

[CaptToyota]

Warm the threaded area of the coupler, don't go hog wild. warm it up, and let it "soak" to
soften the Loctite stuff. Remove a spark plug first and bring piston up to close the top of the exhaust port (turn the engine in direction of coupler removal), the stuff a length of ski-rope to take up the space and the turn the coupler to remove. Use Loctite # 592 on the threads of the crank and tighten to 27 lb-ft (snug will be fine, as crank rotation will tight coupler anyway).