Mk3 clutch drum bearing.

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Should the clutch drum on a mk3 have a lot of play on it. Fitted new bearing but still the same ??
 
Hmmm... wording . Unlikely the clutch bearing . The clutch basket does move a bit fitted on the main shaft .
 
Hmmm... wording . Unlikely the clutch bearing . The clutch basket does move a bit fitted on the main shaft .

Only the clutch centre attaches to the mainshaft. Once the centre nut has been tightened then the clutch centre should be clamped tight against the clutch location spacer so the centre shouldn't move unless it's the mainshaft that is also moving. If there's drum play then it should be between the drum and the clutch centre at the bearing unless the drum is a loose fit on the bearing.


Mk3 clutch drum bearing.

"One dot" = C2.


"Internal Clearance: C2 (Reduced Internal Clearance)"
(Not necessarily a "High Precision P5" bearing)
 
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Only the clutch centre attaches to the mainshaft. Once the centre nut has been tightened then the clutch centre should be clamped tight against the clutch location spacer so the centre shouldn't move unless it's the mainshaft that is also moving. If there's drum play then it should be between the drum and the clutch centre at the bearing unless the drum is a loose fit on the bearing.


Mk3 clutch drum bearing.

"One dot" = C2.


"Internal Clearance: C2 (Reduced Internal Clearance)"
(Not necessarily a "High Precision P5" bearing)
I will dismantle the clutch today and report findings. Trying to find a way of tensioning an AT 920 synchroflex belt !! Nothing on this machine is straightforward !! Roy.
 
Many thanks. I already have this. I was hoping to find a solution to maintaining oil in the casing. The 890 belt brings the clutch too far forward to not damage the oil seal and the 920 is too big ? I spent many years getting the electric start to work so I thought , keep oil in the casing. Possibly will have to rely on copperslip. Must invest in a clutch basket casing bearing which has less lateral play. One day It will work, or nearly !!!
 
Only the clutch centre attaches to the mainshaft. Once the centre nut has been tightened then the clutch centre should be clamped tight against the clutch location spacer so the centre shouldn't move unless it's the mainshaft that is also moving. If there's drum play then it should be between the drum and the clutch centre at the bearing unless the drum is a loose fit on the bearing.


Mk3 clutch drum bearing.

"One dot" = C2.


"Internal Clearance: C2 (Reduced Internal Clearance)"
(Not necessarily a "High Precision P5" bearing)
Found the clutch inner drum was looking like the inner bearing had been spinning on it? Have bought a new one and it looks a lot better. Will put it in the freezer prior to fitting.Reckon an old bearing at some point might have been in a bad way ! Thanks, Roy.
 
Saw a thread earlier on giving the sizes of the clutch centre . Can't see now . Any pointers? Was checking the old and new centres tonight. Roy. The size the of the clutch centre the bearing goes on to. Roy.
 
Saw a thread earlier on giving the sizes of the clutch centre . Can't see now . Any pointers?

The important thing is that the bearing isn't a slack fit inside the drum or on the clutch centre (I suggest using Loctite 270, etc. if it is).
 
Yep. Used it on a velosolex main bearings last year. Pricy but good. Still have most of the bottle. Thanks Roy.
 
Many thanks. I already have this. I was hoping to find a solution to maintaining oil in the casing. The 890 belt brings the clutch too far forward to not damage the oil seal and the 920 is too big ? I spent many years getting the electric start to work so I thought , keep oil in the casing. Possibly will have to rely on copperslip. Must invest in a clutch basket casing bearing which has less lateral play. One day It will work, or nearly !!!

Try this site. Too short to too long for proper belt tension means a difference of more than one 10mm tooth/2 or 5mm on your belt. The CNW belt drive kit uses a 8mm belt with 32/70 tooth sprockets and a center distance of either 9.47 or 9.51 inches ( I have gray hair). The belt is 896mm (112x8mm teeth). Those numbers work. It may be that you have to massage the equation with a different count engine sprocket if one is readily available. Sprocket stock is available in a worst case.
 
Hmm. Cash isn't endless. Have an RGM belt & pulley kit retaining the electric start, (no longer available) pulley sizes fixed ? I've been rebuilding all day and think there may be a way to make an 880 belt to work using the rgm offsets cams with a bit of alteration. Have hidden the 2lb hammer !!! Thanks, Roy.
 
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