I think there's a problem with my clutch

[BARLOW]

Originally Posted by Riley W

yea i dont really want to send the engine back, i think its best for me to learn about problems and fix them, i have dreams of restoring a 69 camaro and i want to learn as much as i can before a get the car so im not completely clueless. I already took the four bolts off and springs with a electric torque wrench, but i ran into a problem with that other thing next to the clutch (I don't know what its called) its overlapping the clutch disks and plate, i cant remove it without removing the thing next to it. I already tried removing the thing next to it but after i took out the screws with the torque wrench, there wasn't a clear way of removing the rest, and i gave up right there because i had other things to deal with, I've been just cleaning up the frame for now, what should i do regarding the clutch and the thing next to it? I can send another video today showing the point that i got to until i gave up for the day. Should I?

Thanks again Bruce, nowadays you cant really get education about automobiles and engines and this website is great for just that.

i have tried 3 times to reply to this thread, ill give it 1 more try ... if you could get some pics of everything you took off, and everything still on it ti would maybe help us see what the trouble is

[SpudRider]

Thanks for your persistent desire to help. The third time was the charm.

[BARLOW]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Thanks for your persistent desire to help. The third time was the charm.

yep, not sure what was going on, but i had tried to post many replys after he asked about a new clutch

[SpudRider]

Whatever the problem, it's fixed now.

[Bruce's]

A few pictures will help us for sure .

[Riley W]

Heres a video of the clutch with the four springs and bolts off.

[Riley W]

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[Bruce's]

My old eyes can't see exactly how to get the piece on the end of the crank off ( I Beleive you called it a thing ) ,but once you get it off ,if you look at the shaft coming through the clutch ,there is a ring around the shaft with two small holes in it called a snap ring (I Beleive you had called it a thing ) ,there are special pliers called "thing "pliers.....sorry that's not quite right ,snap ring pliers that make it easy to remove the snap ring then pull the clutch off the shaft .There are other ways to remove the snap ring but they all will have you saying words your little sister should not hear and you could hurt your fingers a little .The pliers should be pretty inexpensive at harbour freight or northern tool ,etc.If you only buy one pair of pliers ,the one needed for your snap ring are of the external type ,there are also internal snap rings and pliers ,as well as sets of pliers that can be set up to do both kinds of snap rings .If you are enjoying playing in the garage ,buy a dedicated pair of pliers ,the convertible ones are often not so good .
It might be possible to remove the clutch by sneaking it around the piece on the end of the crank ,but from the angle of the video I don't think it's possible in this case .

[Bruce's]

http://t.harborfreight.com/11-piece-...w.google.ca%2F

Looks like a dandy little set for little money

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Bruce's

http://t.harborfreight.com/11-piece-...w.google.ca%2F

Looks like a dandy little set for little money

I own that set of snap ring pliers. Given the low price, it's a pretty good set.

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[Riley W]

i think the only problem i have left is how to take off the "thing"' (i would like to know what its called) next to the clutch off after i get the 3 screws off, ill show a picture today, but in the video it also shows it, but it doesnt really explain how to take it off.

[Bruce's]

I can't see enough of the thing to figure out exactly what it is ,although I do have a zongshen 250 cc bike here ,I have not done anything to the engine besides oil changes and some carb swapping .Hopefully it's the blower or an internal turbo !

[Riley W]

that would awesome if it was a turbo, but i gurantee it isnt, theres no turbines or anything similar to that, it could be a oil filter or something, regardless i cant get it off the crankshaft, ill show a picture in a bit.

[BlackBike]

Originally Posted by Bruce's

I can't see enough of the thing to figure out exactly what it is ,although I do have a zongshen 250 cc bike here ,I have not done anything to the engine besides oil changes and some carb swapping .Hopefully it's the blower or an internal turbo !