d2 5u main clutch/transmission

Barry,

The button should engauge into one of the index holes, that is what keeps the clutch from getting too tight or too loose.

Kevin

[quote="n7gxz"]Barry,

The button should engauge into one of the index holes, that is what keeps the clutch from getting too tight or too loose.

Kevin[/quote]

Kevin ,

Thanks you . I thought that was the case . I'll have to investigate why it doesn't engage . Do you know if you can remove the button assembly for inspection ? If the clutch is too loose or too tight does it change the action of the clutch lever ? It seems to snap over centre to engage and has lots of play when not engaged . Is that a function of the linkage and not the clutch ?

Barry

If your D2U model is new enough to have the two piece tranny cover (I don't have a parts book so I can't tell you what the serial number break is), I'd pull the cover over the clutch and take a good close look at what's going on in there. You really can't see a lot through just the inspection cover. The nice thing is that if yours has the two piece cover, you can pull the clutch w/o splitting the critter, if needed.

As far as the slack in the clutch lever, any wear in anything (bushings, holes, pins) will add to that. If the spider that adjusts the clutch spins freely and the pin doesn't lock in any of the holes, there's definitely something wonky in there.

[quote="ol Grump"]If your D2U model is new enough to have the two piece tranny cover (I don't have a parts book so I can't tell you what the serial number break is), I'd pull the cover over the clutch and take a good close look at what's going on in there. You really can't see a lot through just the inspection cover. The nice thing is that if yours has the two piece cover, you can pull the clutch w/o splitting the critter, if needed.

As far as the slack in the clutch lever, any wear in anything (bushings, holes, pins) will add to that. If the spider that adjusts the clutch spins freely and the pin doesn't lock in any of the holes, there's definitely something wonky in there.[/quote]

Here are some pics. I took . Thanks OG , Barry

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I believe the elongated frame and 2 piece covers started with D2-5U 13237 and 4U 6373

Clould be that the pilot bearing is wiped out in front of the clutch letting clutch drop ,and blind between the flywhee l and transmission input shaft
That grease fitting that lubes the pilot bearing located on the flywheel usually never sees a grease gun

I saw that one RJH because I have my flywheel out for a new ring gear. I bought 4 different angled grease nipples so that I can install the one that makes it the easiest to grease the pilot bearing so there's no excuse. Plus I fitted a new bearing so it should be good to go.
Cheers,
Neil.

I saw that one RJH because I have my flywheel out for a new ring gear. I bought 4 different angled grease nipples so that I can install the one that makes it the easiest to grease the pilot bearing so there's no excuse. Plus I fitted a new bearing so it should be good to go.
Cheers,
Neil.

Hi Team,
it is not un-known for the button to have the tip of the locking pin broken from its end. This occurs on the pony clutch also.
It could be caused by excessive wear to the clutch rear plate splines. This overloads the pin and failure ensues.
Cheers,
Eddie B.