How big is the flat washer on a clutch?
Doing service to the pressure plate assembly is fairly easy. With the 1 3/4″ diameter flat washer still behind the pushrod adjusting screw locknut, back out the push rod adjusting screw until it is flush with the inner surface of the pressure plate. Now remove the locknut and flat washer, the spring collar, and ten clutch springs.
What kind of clutch parts do Harley Davidson use?
All our Harley clutch parts are made by top names like Barrett, BDL, Alto, J&P, Performance Machine, Evolution Industries, Burly, and more.
When to increase spring tension on a clutch?
DO NOT increase the spring tension any more than is necessary to make the clutch hold. In cases where your adjustment of spring tension is to an already in-service pressure plate, increase the tension on the stud nuts a half turn at a time until the clutch holds.
When do you stagger the buffer balls in the clutch?
On 1980 and earlier models,make sure the side of the steel drive plate stamped “OUT” is facing you, and that you stagger the buffer balls in the clutch shell. Your last plate must be a friction plate or you goofed and must start over. This is because the pressure plate assembly presses directly against the first friction disc.
How much horsepower can a stock H-D clutch handle?
A: The stock H-D clutch assembly will handle up to 80-85 horsepower, provided the clutch plates and springs are in excellent shape. Depending upon your driving style, bolt-in cams will not cause you to change your clutch. Highly modified engines do require changes to the clutch.
Doing service to the pressure plate assembly is fairly easy. With the 1 3/4″ diameter flat washer still behind the pushrod adjusting screw locknut, back out the push rod adjusting screw until it is flush with the inner surface of the pressure plate. Now remove the locknut and flat washer, the spring collar, and ten clutch springs.
How do you change the clutch spring tension?
Now place a flat washer [that is 1/8″ thick, 1 3/4″ diameter and3/8″ hole] over the adjusting screw and replace the locknut. Tighten the locknut until the flat washer compresses the pressure plate and springs enough to free the three [or could be five if upgraded] clutch spring tension adjustment nuts.
Where is the lock nut on a fourspeed clutch?
Remove the primary cover unless it’s an open system and if it is, you have just saved some time. Remove the lock nut from the push adjusting screw [located in the center of thepressure plate]. Now place a flat washer [that is 1/8″ thick, 1 3/4″ diameter and3/8″ hole] over the adjusting screw and replace the locknut.