Removing torque converter from shaft (Terra Tiger)

[simpleton7016]

I have a jackshaft torn down with almost every part removed. The holes for the shear pins are a little warbled out, so I want to have my machinst make a new shaft for me. But I have no idea how the actual torque converter comes off. All the snap rings have been removed, clutches off, etc, etc, etc. Can I just beat the shaft through since I am replacing the shaft anyway?

[jerseybigfoot]

I have a jackshaft torn down with almost every part removed. The holes for the shear pins are a little warbled out, so I want to have my machinst make a new shaft for me. But I have no idea how the actual torque converter comes off. All the snap rings have been removed, clutches off, etc, etc, etc. Can I just beat the shaft through since I am replacing the shaft anyway?

Before you start pushing the shaft through the clutch sand the shaft down to remove any high spots or rust. The snap ring grooves and keyways may have a ridge that may also require filing down. Block the converter up near the shaft on the hub as to prevent deforming the flanges when hitting the end of the shaft. if the converter doesn't want to move you can use some heat with a torch on the hub to expand it.

[Amphiman1]

soak it down good a few times for a few days in pb blaster or something.. then....(they do get on there kinda tough sometimes) As jersy said sanmd down the shaft remove rust , other bad stuff....Try to carefully... using a dull metal wedge or chisles, get between the brake disk and the clutch,, tap is smoothly a few times, to see if it moves, if not heat it etc I just did one today. It came right off, no heat..

Soon See "Return of the Tiger."

[simpleton7016]

OK.....I've got it soaking in PB Blaster as I type. Thanks for the tips....I will give it another "go" this weekend.

[tlp]

Hi
Be carefull if you apply heat when I did mine I got too much heat and the alum hub came apart and wrecked the whole thing then I had to buy a new one at a cost of around $285 then I had to have a new shaft made which worked out better anyway
Good luck
tlp

[simpleton7016]

I never was able to get the torque converter off of the shaft. Now that I have one running Terra Tiger, I want to reassemble this shaft and test it in the "runner"

QUESTION: can I sandblast the shaft, torque converter and brake disk? Or must they be filed, turned or sanded?

Thanks in advance.

Erik

[Jeff t-boss]

You can blast the shaft, but I don't think it would be a good idea to blast the wear/friction surfaces of the torque converter and brake disk. You also want to be careful as to not get heaps of sand in the torque converter hub. I know blasting is messy and the sand gets in everything, so make sure you clean the hub real good and get all the sand out.

[simpleton7016]

Thanks Jeff, where are you in West Allis? Let me know if you'd like to go out for a beer sometime....I'd love to pick your brain on local resources for our hobby.

[Jeff t-boss]

Thanks Jeff, where are you in West Allis?.

Hey simpleton. PM sent.