So, I'm working on a 1986 fxst softtail and I had to remove the clutch cover, when i removed it I found at the bottom of the case a needle bearing all intact plus the two washers/spacers that go around it sitting at the bottom of the housing. I was wondering if anyone knew where those go?

 

What are you referring to as a clutch cover, do you mean the cover on the right side of the transmission (where the clutch release lever goes)?

Look for a snap ring in there also, I think what you have found are the thrust washers and the throwout bearing.

Here is an illustration, look at items 5, 9 and 10.

Let us know what you find.

 

yes, right side of the transmisison where the clutch release lever is. everything looks intake like the locking nuts are still on and everything. the illustrations aren't up. the needle bearing and washers I found are fairly small

 

They are small. Dime sized.

The shaft that they go onto comes through the center of the locking nut, look inside. That pushrod assembly (several pieces) goes all the way through to the clutch pressure plate on the other side of the bike. Grab the end with a needlenose and pull it out and you will see where the bearing and washers should be.

The snap ring could have failed, or the end of the pushrod may have broken, but no sweat, those parts are available at the dealer.

 

yes they are

 

Sorry I left out the link...

http://www.granitestateharleystore.c...120158-H050047

 

O sweet thank you! its 9 and 10 the snap ring is missing someone must of not put it back on hence why it was at the bottom of the pan. Thank you for the help

 

Glad it was something simple, let us know how everything goes.

 

one last thing do you know where the release finger goes does it go after the retaining ring or before the trust washers closer to the clutch?

 

nvm dumb question