Ok, installed the hd clutch springs no problems until i went to reinstall the engine cover.Appeared to be binding on the shaft in the center of the clutch hub.Tried at least 10 times .No go.Finally gave it a extra pop and the cover went on.Figured i'd check and take cover off to make sure alls ok.Well the shaft in between the clutch now is moving more freely.I called Ron Woods and they said prob. no problem.Put a little grease on the shaft and bearings to keep it straight.I did and installed the rest of way.Fired it up for a spin and figured out quickly the clutch needed adjusting.Broke out the book.Spec is a distance of 2 11/16 to 2 30/32 at the cable end on cover.I'm sitting on 2''.Well i can't adjust it enough to get withen specs.Real close though.Well try to ride anyways and when i pull in the clutch and engage gear a noise comes from the clutch area.Let the clutch out and a clicking starts .Faster you go faster the click(i never went past a roll.Did i screw up?Is the threaded shaft supposed to move freely as i described or is my cluth fried.None of this happened before i tore it apart.

 

Well, I'm not entirely sure what shaft your describing that is moving freely, but I can tell you what may be wrong.

The shaft that extends from the center of the clutch basket[that is not visible when the cover is on] is pressed into a bearing inside the spring cover. When you gave it one "pop" to get it on, you may have popped the bearing out of it's seated position. The clutch could still work, but the bearing would develope problems and adjustment would be way off. Also, at increased speed, the ballance of the bearing could cause major problems. If that is the case, simply remove the spring cover and press the bearing back into place.

The other problem that may have resulted from "popping" it into place could be the breaking of teeth on the shaft that extends through the clutch cover. If these teeth were not lined up properly when the cover was struck, they break easily. The cheapest repair for this is to remove the clutch cover, and the cable attachment from the shaft and turn the shaft 180 degrees. Re-assemble. This now allows you to use a portion of the shaft that is not dammaged.

While finding a competent mechanic to help put Team Pami motors together, I've seen several "less experienced" mechanics make these mistakes. I would be surprized if it was something other than one of these two problems, and if it is one of these two, it's an easy fix.

I hope this help you.

 

well we are talking the same part just different lingo.Any secret to get the cover back on w/o popping out this bearing again?I'm working on it on Tuesday.