Clutch issues

[mgonitzke]

Roll pins will not work for long. You need to use the coiled pins. These work great: https://www.mcmaster.com/95755A419/

Similarly, you can measure the pins in the 3-pin driver that need to be replaced and also source those from McMaster-Carr.

The driveshaft is 5/8" and was originally cold-rolled low-carbon steel. That will work fine for a replacement, as will 4140 or 1144.

You need a new friction disc, pressure plates, teaser spring, main spring, and throwout bearing while you are in there. With as cobbled as that is, I wouldn't trust any of those parts. There is also a bronze pilot bushing in the 3-pin driver you may as well replace while you are ordering things from McMaster-Carr.

 

[mpatterson]

I have a question - sort of related - what about the clutch release lever, how do you know when one is worn out? How much "slop" or "play" is there supposed to be in one? I'm assuming if things aren't adjusted correctly they will wear on the bearing ?

Does anyone have a picture of all the parts in new condition vs a worn out collection of parts?

For all of us who are used to hydro's and need educating.