clutch problem

chrisf1 · Nov 7, 2015

Hi again everyone I am having a problem removing one of the screws on the pressure plate it has moved but not out far enough to grip with anything and is now catching on the spring each time the double headed tool lets go i will renew them all anyway but I need to get it out first please see pic if visible many thanks Chris

batrider · Nov 7, 2015

If you put the other screws back in and then loosen them up evenly all around I think you may not have this problem.

chrisf1 · Nov 7, 2015

tried that before posting

texasSlick · Nov 7, 2015

Since you will be renewing, you might as well renew the threaded stud.

Use a Dremel tool with the razor thin grinding disc and grind the end off the stud. Then you can use a full width flat blade screw driver to turn the retainer nut.

There must be a burr on the spring that is catching the nut, or vs versa.

Slick

chrisf1 · Nov 7, 2015

I think i may have to resort to that kind of butchery as it just will not listen to reason i have tried replacing the other 2 and tightening and starting with that one the only thing i have not tried is tightening that one and starting again but it defies logic as it has already undone quite a way and now wants to lock up bikes sometimes like this i hate em

Triton Thrasher · Nov 7, 2015

Does the nut have a pip that catches the spring?

Force the end of the spring coil off the protrusion, with a knife blade or a screwdriver.

chrisf1 · Nov 7, 2015

That is a possibility i will look into tomorrow thanks Chris

chrisf1 · Nov 8, 2015

Have just spent an hour trying to get something behind the cup to force the spring back but there is such little room I doubt if anything strong enough would get behind it looks like i will have to get savage with it which i really wanted to avoid

chrisf1 · Nov 8, 2015

Well I have got savage I realised the flat bladed screwdriver would not work far to stubborn it would have turned out so have started drilling the stud that seeming the way to do the least damage have ordered new stud spring and cup but what a poxy idea when they go wrong and boy are they tough so doing this while having a blow

texasSlick · Nov 8, 2015

When you get it off, you can get part numbers from the link below:

http://www.andover-norton.co.uk/SI%20Clutch.htm

Best prices I have found for clutch parts:

http://www.amcclassicspares.com

Be sure to check the shock absorber rubbers, and the shock absorber center (also called a spyder) before you reassemble. Use 7 ounces (just enough to contact lower run of chain) of Ford type F ATF rather than oil for chain lubricant.

Slick

chrisf1 · Nov 8, 2015

I am not sure I made it clear but this is a triton running an AMC norton box and obviously a norton clutch anyway it is off now the reason for dismantling is to get to the centre stand which if you look in the triton section is giving me grief as the mounting bolts are wobbling all over and the spring is not lifting the stand correctly or far enough up, many thanks for your help but in the end the only answer was butchery

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