How to remove retaining clips from Harley pushrods?
Step 1: Remove the retaining clips. These are the thingies (technical term) at the top of the pushrods that look like they have a little “suitcase” handle sticking out the front. The key here is leverage and using the fins of your engine for support.
Which is the easiest way to remove a pushrod?
In other words, the engine rotates and you are stopping at the point where the rod is under the least amount of compression force. Having the tappet sitting low in the tappet blocks means that as you shorten the rod, it will be the easiest to lift up on and pull out.
How do you remove the clutch master CYL push rod?
Having done this it’s not too hard, you may find it simpler to unbolt it from the fire wall first, though it’s not 100% necessary. I took a small plastic funnel (the tube portion) that was just big enough to go around the clutch shaft, cut it along the side and slid it on and over the rod.
How to replace a clutch push rod seal?
1- Remove the clutch release mechanism. 2- Pull the clutch push rod out of the motor. 3- Squirt a little high quality grease through the push rod hole in the seal. 4- Reassemble everything. It worked! Eventually though, I knew that I needed to replace the clutch push rod seal, clutch push rod, and a worn clutch release mechanism.
What’s the best way to remove retaining washers?
The better type are the ‘C’, or ‘E’ shaped white metal clip, they’re sturdier, can be removed and replaced much easier without damage to all concerned. Sometimes a small screwdriver will fit between the stud and clip slot, then it can be pushed/pryed off.
Where is the difficult bolt on a clutch pushrod?
The “difficult” bolt, is the one above the clutch push rod opening in the seal retainer plate. (In the image below, you can see the “temporary fix” of grease being used on the clutch pushrod to stem off the tide of leaking motor oil.) Finally, out of frustration, I made my own wrench!
What’s the best way to remove push nuts?
How to remove push nuts from most anything. It’s need regular plier then grab turn counter clockwise. If push nuts is two piece , cap and ring. Remove cap Squeeze cap by plier then twist. Grab out side ring then turn counter clockwise to remove.