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37slantback · 08-13-2011, 04:07 PM

I need to install the clutch release shaft and fork in my aluminum bellhousing adapter. I plan to heat the fork and cool the shaft but I am looking for tips on how to actually assemble it.

Thanks
-Don

richard crow · 08-13-2011, 05:51 PM

schould not be nessery to heat if your talking about 32-48 shaft & fork it schould be a slide fit without heat then a pin goes through the fork. some guys use a grade 8 bolt

Kahuna · 08-13-2011, 11:48 PM

Richard is exactly correct. Bushings may need reaming/honing to fit. You may also want to add Zerk fittings to the bushing areas so you can later grease them.

37slantback · 08-14-2011, 09:46 AM

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Thanks Guys. I must have some Chinese parts that don't want to cooperate. I heated the fork up but it stuck solid on the shaft after about 1 1/2 inches. Before I heated it, it would *barely* start.

08-13-2011, 04:07 PM	#1
37slantback Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 172	Looking for tips on installing clutch release fork I need to install the clutch release shaft and fork in my aluminum bellhousing adapter. I plan to heat the fork and cool the shaft but I am looking for tips on how to actually assemble it. Thanks -Don

08-13-2011, 05:51 PM	#2
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,770	Re: Looking for tips on installing clutch release fork schould not be nessery to heat if your talking about 32-48 shaft & fork it schould be a slide fit without heat then a pin goes through the fork. some guys use a grade 8 bolt

08-13-2011, 11:48 PM	#3
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Looking for tips on installing clutch release fork Richard is exactly correct. Bushings may need reaming/honing to fit. You may also want to add Zerk fittings to the bushing areas so you can later grease them.

08-14-2011, 09:46 AM	#4
37slantback Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 172	Re: Looking for tips on installing clutch release fork Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Guys. I must have some Chinese parts that don't want to cooperate. I heated the fork up but it stuck solid on the shaft after about 1 1/2 inches. Before I heated it, it would barely start.