Bunk: I wondered about using a cutoff wheel, but that needs a" eyes on it" to decide. I'm cheap, considering the S*** Job aspect I like your suggestion of replacing the clutch with a non OEM one. Decent price too. I would assume a warranty of some sort also.

Looks like ripping the bearings out of that clutch assembly has a high probability of going south. Also has the friction material been used up so you end up with a clutch with new bearings and used up clutch. Trials and tribulations of being cheap and working on stuff built by bean counters.

Good Luck
JLG





James Geraci