Disassembly & Clutch Release Body

Cowboy Don · Mar 17, 2013

Hi,

I'm getting into the gearbox for the first time to investigate a kickstart problem.
A mate mentioned today that the inner cover can be removed without removing the lockring & clutch release body.
I've checked out the parts diagrams but am still unclear if this is the case.

Can anyone shed some light on this one for me?

concours · Mar 17, 2013

The clutch release parts will come off with the iner cover, he is correct. Pushrod will remain in the mainshaft.

Cowboy Don · Mar 17, 2013

Sweet! Good to know, that's one less thing I need to do.

Thanks Concours!

L.A.B. · Mar 17, 2013

Cowboy Don said:
A mate mentioned today that the inner cover can be removed without removing the lockring & clutch release body.
I've checked out the parts diagrams but am still unclear if this is the case.

It may be possible, but I'm not sure it's an entirely practical way of doing things, as the mainshaft retaining nut (040023) is behind the release mechanism (or it should be?), therefore the mainshaft also has to be withdrawn with the inner cover, so the primary drive would have to be stripped first.

A hammer and punch can be used to remove the lock ring if you don't have the special tool, Mick Hemmings says (in his gearbox DVD) that he prefers to use a hammer and punch.

concours · Mar 17, 2013

But... while you're in the neighborhood... has the layshaft bearing been addressed?

Cowboy Don · Mar 17, 2013

It may be possible, but I'm not sure it's an entirely practical way of doing things, as the mainshaft retaining nut (040023) is behind the release mechanism (or it should be?), therefore the mainshaft also has to be withdrawn with the inner cover, so the primary drive would have to be stripped first.

A hammer and punch can be used to remove the lock ring if you don't have the special tool, Mick Hemmings says (in his gearbox DVD) that he prefers to use a hammer and punch.

Alright, good points, should probably just go ahead to do it as per manual. Not a big deal.

"But... while you're in the neighborhood... has the layshaft bearing been addressed?"

Yup, should probably do that. Damn.

Stillreel · Jul 8, 2013

ABout to remove the clutch operating body retaining ring. Is it, by chance a right hand thread?

Guido · Jul 8, 2013

Righty tighty - lefty loosy

lwmcd1 · Jul 8, 2013

concours said:
But... while you're in the neighborhood... has the layshaft bearing been addressed?

For sure upgrade the lay shaft bearing, nasty things can happen if you don't.

Disassembly & Clutch Release Body

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