subject sums it up, I over torked and snapped one of the 6 smaller clutch bolts today installing my new spring. The clutch doesn't feel out of alignment I went for a quick neighborhood ride. I just want to know if I have to worry about something flying loose and trying to get through the clutch cover.

I wouldn't think so given all the other bolts and stuff. but figured I would see what toy guys would do in this instance.


If you like high engagement an epi orange is nice, it doesn;t feel much higher then the polaris white I had. you do have to hold the override down to back up and it spins pretty badly.

 

there is 6 bolts there for a reason..id take it back apart and use a easy-out to remove the broken piece and then put in a new bolt..

 

well it holds tight. I fugred its best to replace it. figured it was one of those things like driving around with 4 lug nuts on a wheel as opposed to five. you can do it with good or bad results. I never have though seems like a stupid way to risk my life. what size are the bolts so I can get another one?

also what is an easy out? sounds like my new best friend.

 

thought I replied but its not showing up, what is an easy out and what size is the bolt.

 

I don't know the size, but an easy out is a revers threaded drill bit basically. You drill a small hole in the bolt you want to remove, and use an easy out (drill in reverse) to back the bolt out. Just need to find the right size easy out for the bolt you are removing. I'd remove one good bolt and go to an auto store (NAPA is usaully great on having the right bolts, and easy outs if they are in your area).

 

thanks guys, napa is good at having the correct bolts, but the nearest one is 40min from me, I'll take a look at lowes when I get off tonight.

 

The bolts are a 1/4-20. Can't tell you the length,though. Sometimes you can get a pick or something with a sharp point and go around the bolt edge and screw it out. Usually unless it's cross threaded the bolt pressure is released when the head breaks off. Try to get it out without any drilling if possible. And you definitelty need all the bolts in there. You are taking a risk of the clutch flying apart sometime down the road.

 

I snapped one off myself some time back....with the head gone, it came right out

 

Another trick or two for you to consider...
If the bolt is not loose, use a dremel tool to cut a slot in the end of the bolt, then use a straight bladed screwdriver to back it out.
You could also spot weld a nail laid lengthwise to the bolt and then use it to turn the bolt out... (tuff to do if the bolt is real small)
Good Luck!

 

i had the same problem and used an easy out