Subject: Re: more on clutch tools.
Author: Bruce Giller
Date: Mar 3, 2003, 9:48 AM
Post ID: 1712107206
Tom,
Yes, use one of the engine mounting bolts to screw into the end of the
crank. No need to use the bolt when removing the clutch parts, only
when assembling. Loosen each of the clutch bolts an equal amount in a
crisscross pattern so that nothing gets warped due to one bolt holding
all those clutch springs down.
Take the clutch apart first for the flywheel bolts are covered by the
clutch. As to the wear on the flywheel teeth, they all have it due to
the starter teeth...but the starter really can chew them up sometimes.
Do you have a picture of the starter teeth for a remote diagnosis?
Put the engine at TDC for #1 cylinder then remove the flywheel - and
don't turn the engine after that. There is a mark on the outside rim of
the flywheel that indicates TDC when viewed thru a rubber-capped hole on
the right hand side of the bellhousing.
I can't remember if a Guzzi flywheel needs to be machined before
putting in a new clutch or not (like cars need).
Not only is the flywheel indexed to the crank, the clutch plates with
teeth on the outside (can't remember what they are called) are also
indexed to the flywheel. There is a dimple on one of the teeth that is
lined up with a mark on the flywheel.
Guzziology has instructions on how to put everything back together
along with some upgrades such as using Schnoor washers on the flywheel bolts.
Bruce
'72 Eldo
Arizona Kid wrote:
O.k., I yanked the engine and tranny out last night. Whew, what a job. I removed the tranny with the broken 'you know what' in it and looked at the clutch splines. Shot. No biggie, got plenty of spares. Now, Bruce, what engine bolt are you talking about??? One of the engine mounting bolts??? Ian, are you talking about the short little stud that the shock rides on that is screwed in just under the frame??? Does the flywheel come off at this point!! I don't remember. I know that the flywheel has to be in the same spot if taken off due to balancing. I may need a new flywheel. The teeth are kinda wore on the leading edge where the starter teeth make contact with it.. How do I gauge if the flywheel should be replaced? I don't think the wear mark is 50% of the tooth on the flywheel.Maybe I'll just change it out while I have it apart.....Would You??? |