Date:         Sun, 2 Jul 2017 22:53:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Video of Noise at Clutch Operating Lever. Help Diagnose
              Please?
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Shorter version:

I think a little bit of the lube I applied to the driver side clutch
housing cross bushings crept in. The clutch pedal feels smoother, the
noise seems less loud. I think the issue is at the cross shaft
bushing(s).

So I removed the 11 mm head bolt that holds the middle bushing at
cross arm in place, dripped in a mix of grease and chain lube, sprayed
chain lube to outside end of driver side plastic bushing at the clutch
cross shaft. With lube applied to outside end of bushing, I then
noticed that if I push up on the clutch operation lever, a minor gap
shows up between cross shaft and bushing. My thought is that a  thin
needle on a grease gun, or even a hypodermic needle might be able to
squeeze some grease or oil in between that bushing and cross shaft.

Not a long term solution but I think I have figured out what's causing
the noise. I can nurse this along for a while.

On 6/25/17, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:


> A short youtube video showing clutch lever operating and noise I hear
>
> https://youtu.be/JpM0NNhEVSU
>
> Is this what worn out cross shaft bushings sound like? Or ?



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