Originally Posted by
Pelle Gris
I might try the hammer procedure if all else fails. Sounds like fun. :-)
Itīs not an option to cut the shaft though as I need the rear shaft intact.
I would try heating up the sleeve end a bit, while the engine is clamped down and put a wrench on the sleeve and apply pressure to loosen it. While under pressure use a ball peen hammer(brass one if you have) and tap/hit the end of the sleeve. The shock should break it free.. Also the tip for stuffing a wet rag around the base of the crank against the seal is a good one to keep it from overheating,
What the poster was referring to when cutting if off was not cutting off the entire rear shaft diagonally. What you would do is carefully cut the sleeve longitudinally . Only make a cut deep enough so as not to cut into the crank. Go a little at a time. Once you have a notch cut you can take a chisel or screwdriver and possibly pry it apart so it slides off. If not you would have to make another cut 180 degrees around so it comes off in two pieces.