Clutch Center removal

Torontonian said:

That almost looks like rust , which might explain the issue .
Since the center is trash , I would lay the clutch basket face down with circlip removed, spray penetrant about and tap it out evenly . A heat gun could help if it's really stuck . Good luck .

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Jonez69 said:

I'm pretty sure it is residue from the bronze friction plates. I was able to clean it right off. The picture is from a few months ago when I first started working on this bike. I have decided to order a Barnett plate set from CNW along with the new clutch center they offer. I also bought the clutch rod seal as well.

I was able to drive the old center out without any difficulty once I was assured that was the proper procedure. Thanks again!

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concours said:

The bronze friction plates are actually sintered onto a steel host plate. That red residue you see there is fretting.

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Jonez69 said:

So, it is indeed a form of rust from the wear? BTW, I truly appreciate having very knowledgable people on this forum. some of you were obviously engineers or machinists.
Me, I'm just a poor dumb country boy in a too small garage who likes to bolt things together!

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concours said:

There is a solution to the too small garage thing. 30 years too late, but hey, BLTNView attachment 123285

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Jonez69 said:

I'm pretty sure it is residue from the bronze friction plates. I was able to clean it right off. The picture is from a few months ago when I first started working on this bike. I have decided to order a Barnett plate set from CNW along with the new clutch center they offer. I also bought the clutch rod seal as well.

I was able to drive the old center out without any difficulty once I was assured that was the proper procedure. Thanks again!

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cliffa said:

I was about to fit a new Andover clutch centre, when somebody on here posted a picture of the CNW version. I immediately ordered one from Constance at Holland Norton Works and sold on the Andover one. They just look much better made, and are HARD.

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YING said:

You did a great job on your footings and walls. I know you are much further along at this point with the roof on,etc.The only problem is that it SNOWS where this is located!
I am jealous of your project
Mike

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cliffa said:

I was about to fit a new Andover clutch centre, when somebody on here posted a picture of the CNW version. I immediately ordered one from Constance at Holland Norton Works and sold on the Andover one. They just look much better made, and are HARD.

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Bonzo said:

Just this morning, whilst inspecting my clutch plates, I noticed my clutch centre was like Jonez69's and was about to order one from AN (I don't know how much they are from RGM and won't find out on a Saturday - no website!)

I can't see the CNW version on the HNW site, but have sent Constant an enquiry.

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Jonez69 said:

Here is the clutch center as it appears today. Toasted....
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concours said:

There is a solution to the too small garage thing. 30 years too late, but hey, BLTNView attachment 123285

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concours said:

Another reason why Barnett friction plates work so well. The aluminum host plates do not wear the hub

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grandpaul said:

Sureflex are even better (if you can find them)

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concours said:

Why?

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