I have lots of trouble adjusting my clutch so it does not drag. I have set the clutch arm so that is just backed off a tad when the clutch is out. The plates appear to be straight also. The last time I set the adjustment of the 3 bolts so that it just stopped dragging they caught the oil bath when it was all put together.
Any ideas what it could be?
I had a similar problem wi…
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Thanks John - Did you repl…
Thanks John - Did you replace the friction plates also or do you think just the steel ones will do it?
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I have just seen an articl…
I have just seen an article where the pushrod for the clutch was too short. http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical1-singles-forum/32690599
Does anyone know how long it should be for mine fitted with a Dolls head?
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Previously wrote: Thanks J…
Previously wrote:
Thanks John - Did you replace the friction plates also or do you think just the steel ones will do it?
I replaced the friction plates as well while I was at it, and also fitted a new primary chain.
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Hi. Have you checked the g…
Hi.
Have you checked the gearbox mainshaftend float?
Regards.
Ian.
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I forgot to mention that.…
I forgot to mention that. I had way too much endfloat on the mainshaft. The remedy is quite simple - just remove the gearbpox cover and shim up the mainshaft where it fits into the cover. I think the correct amount of endfloat is about 20 thou.
John
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I assume you have a good p…
I assume you have a good pull on the clutch arm? My money's on the plates.
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Previously wrote: I forgot…
Previously wrote:
I forgot to mention that. I had way too much endfloat on the mainshaft. The remedy is quite simple - just remove the gearbpox cover and shim up the mainshaft where it fits into the cover. I think the correct amount of endfloat is about 20 thou.
John. Hi John ,my 51 ES2 has massive end float of 1/4 inch.how would I reduce this.I think with shims but where should the shims be placed.thanks Ian.
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Previously wrote: Previous…
Previously wrote:
Previously wrote:
I forgot to mention that. I had way too much endfloat on the mainshaft. The remedy is quite simple - just remove the gearbpox cover and shim up the mainshaft where it fits into the cover. I think the correct amount of endfloat is about 20 thou.
John. Hi John ,my 51 ES2 has massive end float of 1/4 inch.how would I reduce this.I think with shims but where should the shims be placed.thanks Ian.
I only have experience with the dollshead gearbox so I can't advise you on that one unfortunately.
John
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John, Could you advise whe…
John,
Could you advise where you purchased your please? I'm having trouble locating a set.
I see you are looking for a rocker shaft. One of the guy's at our VMCC branch does so light engineering and machining work if you get stuck.
Regards
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Gary, I got the clutch pla…
Gary,
I got the clutch plates from Mick Hemmings tel 01604 638505. Thanks for the offer re the rocker shaft. Alpha bearings are hopefully making me a new one.
Cheers
John
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The clutch on my 1961 Manx…
The clutch on my 1961 Manxman used to drag. I put Ford ATF in the primary case instead of oil and that fixed it.
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Going back to the Model 50…
Going back to the Model 50 clutch problem - what is the distance between the handlebar clutch lever pivot and the cable nipple centre- the oneon my Manx with the upright gearbox is 1 &1/16"(original levers). Most pattern ones are 1" and sometimes, 7/8".
Regards.
Ian.
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I had a similar problem with my '35 ES2. The plates looked flat. I filed the tangs and slots in the basket to remove any ridges and put it all back together but it still dragged. So I bought a new set of plates, tightened the springs right down and it now works a treat. I would suggest a new set of steel plates.
John