Thanks for the suggestions related to my earlier request concerning a clutch compressor; I couldn't locate such a device, but your alternative suggestions regarding the utilization of wooden wedges combined with the slow, even back-out of the bolts worked like a charm. Thanks much.
But now I have another question. My 2N shop manual states that the 6 cap screws (part #350433-S) that hold the clutch cover to the flywheel have "a special shoulder, and under no circumstances are ordinary cap crews to be used." However, the hex bolts that I removed from the cover/flywheel didn't look special to me; 2 were high-strength bolts but the rest were not, 2 were larger in diameter than the other 4, and one was longer than the other 5 and was used with 2 lock washers (vs one on the other bolts). My question is, can I just use high strength bolts to install a new clutch, or do I need to locate PN 350433-S bolts? I don't see such part numbered bolts on any tractor parts website, but maybe I overlooked it.
Thanks for your help!
But now I have another question. My 2N shop manual states that the 6 cap screws (part #350433-S) that hold the clutch cover to the flywheel have "a special shoulder, and under no circumstances are ordinary cap crews to be used." However, the hex bolts that I removed from the cover/flywheel didn't look special to me; 2 were high-strength bolts but the rest were not, 2 were larger in diameter than the other 4, and one was longer than the other 5 and was used with 2 lock washers (vs one on the other bolts). My question is, can I just use high strength bolts to install a new clutch, or do I need to locate PN 350433-S bolts? I don't see such part numbered bolts on any tractor parts website, but maybe I overlooked it.
Thanks for your help!