Dana Morphew wrote: > > Ken, removing that 'pivot bolt' didn't help the possibility of getting > the shaft out. Looks like all the bushings and seals on the clutch > lever side need to come out, so I decided there isn't enough play to > warrant doing it. The forks don't show much wear either. I was going > to remove the shaft to clean it all and regrease (MoS2 or lithium?). > New release bearing & clips, rear oil seal, guide sleeve looks fine, and > that segment looks like it should be ready to go. > > -Dana-
Dana, Do you have clutch shudder, is that why you're concerned about the bushings? My Eurospec'd '85 has the dreaded clutch shudder when cold. It has a new flywheel, clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing. Not sure if my bushings are the problem or if it's the tranny mount. |
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