Drive shaft constantly spins CC100

[gloughery]

Need advice why the drive shaft constantly spins. Photo shows pressure plate pulled away for inspection and engine not running. Tried everything in the book and not quite sure what is going on. Clutch adjustments have been made. One suggestion is the shaft isn't straight into the engine and a degree or two could possibly cause this (torque?)--I will try to loosen the engine mount bolts and reseat it this weekend. Any other thoughts?

 

[mgonitzke]

Pilot bushing may need to be relubricated.

 

[IHinIN]

It sounds like the driveshaft is dragging in the pilot bushing. Lock down the clutch pedal and see if you can spin the shaft by hand. If it doesn’t spin freely, loosen the engine mounting bolts and move the engine around until the shaft spins freely and tighten the bolts.

 

[lpalma]

What was recommended. I see you have the anti rattle clips on the clutch, I only use one. Clip the other 2 off and that may stop what you are experiencing. Also that area looks oily, is the clutch disc also? never use oil in that area.

 

[gloughery]

Thanks to all, yes a lot of oil that I need to clean out. The pilot bushing? I'll have to look at where that is, I don't remember. I thought maybe the throw out bearing, but that's separate. Have to dig out my manuals for that specific bushing location.

 

[gloughery]

Found a bushing (IH-376265-R1) but don't understand where it goes. Here in the driving plate (#8)?

 

[mgonitzke]

Pilot bushing is in the center of the 3-pin driver, #8 in your parts diagram screenshot.

IIRC it is a fairly standard size oilite bushing and should be available locally if you have a motion industries, grainger, etc.

 

[dschwandt]

Where's all the oil coming from??

 

[gloughery]

The oil is coming from over zealous attempts to keep everything lubricated, long story.

 

[lpalma]

Where's all the oil coming from??

As the story goes millions of years ago.....

 

[gloughery]

Just a follow up. Oil on the pilot bushing and loosening the engine around did the job!