Subject: Re: Clutch tool
Author: Bruce Giller
Date: Feb 28, 2003, 5:13 AM
Post ID: 1712072524
David,
I've used a engine bolt, a engine bolt spacer, and a visegrip to
compress the clutch. The end of the crank is threaded and the engine
bolts are an exact match. Put in the clutch springs and the pressure
plate. Slip an engine bolt spacer onto an engine bolt and screw it into
end of the crank a few turns. Put all the other clutch parts on in
order. Push the spacer down until it rests against the plate and clamp
the visegrip onto the bolt just above the spacer. Start screwing in the
bolt - the spacer will push the pressure plate down and compress the
clutch springs to the point where you can now assemble all the other
clutch parts and start all the clutch bolts.
The OD of the spacer is just right to align the clutch discs in
relation to the crank but not to each other - you'll have to eyeball it
here. An tranny hub can be used in place of the engine spacer which will
align everything but makes for a tight working area for all the parts.
The engine bolt is kinda long and you might want to go down to hardware
store and get a shorter bolt (especially if you have the engine on the
bike). In fact, with a shorter bolt you could dispense with the
visegrip by using the head of the bolt as the stop.
Bruce
'72 Eldo
David Guilfoyle wrote:
OK, you guys have really been great getting through my first Ambo rebuild. Now for the clutch. Picked up new clutch disks and have everything cleaned up, etc. What tool is used to compress and align the clutch while you bolt in the starter ring? Is a factory or knock off tool available for purchase or loan? Any cheap methods recommended? |