1986 FLHTC - Clutch pushrod woes - part availability?
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1986 FLHTC - Clutch pushrod woes - part availability?
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I've had some problems with clean clutch release with my old "steed"; figured I'd tackle it this spring. The first thing was to ditch the lever covers I had, which helped immensely! After adjusting free play at the lever, I also decided to ditch the H-D primary lube and go with ATF - dunno if that had a part in my current dilemma, but it gave me almost silent gear change into 1st gear from neutral and eliminated the creep I had with the clutch in when cold, which was amazing!
Well, crawling in post-fireworks traffic last night, I had a slight squealing noise which got progressively worse, along with continually reduced clutch lever effectiveness to where I had none - had to kill the motor to stop before I could find neutral and get her off the road. Had a lot of slop in the cable; with a hot engine and gridlock traffic I decided to people watch until it cleared out; afterward I was able to readjust the cable; stayed off the clutch as much as possible and limped it home.
Tore it down today; yup - had spalling between the adjuster and the left pushrod end - also had major spalling between the left and center pushrod. There appears to be NO damage on the other end of the center pushrod; still have to tear the trans cover off to see if the throwout bearing or right pushrod end are trashed, but figure I might as well change everything out.
Checked with the stealership today; they don't have the left side pushrod, which is a hair under 1-1/4" long and abuts the adjuster. I tracked the part as a 37090-82. I checked online and it seems to be made of unobtanium! Am I looking at the right number on this?
I found an Eastern Motorcycle Parts kit offered at J&P under part #630-004 which has everything, including the bearing - anyone got an opinion on this outfit?
Anyone with a comment is welcome to help guide me on this - any help is appreciated!
I've had some problems with clean clutch release with my old "steed"; figured I'd tackle it this spring. The first thing was to ditch the lever covers I had, which helped immensely! After adjusting free play at the lever, I also decided to ditch the H-D primary lube and go with ATF - dunno if that had a part in my current dilemma, but it gave me almost silent gear change into 1st gear from neutral and eliminated the creep I had with the clutch in when cold, which was amazing!
Well, crawling in post-fireworks traffic last night, I had a slight squealing noise which got progressively worse, along with continually reduced clutch lever effectiveness to where I had none - had to kill the motor to stop before I could find neutral and get her off the road. Had a lot of slop in the cable; with a hot engine and gridlock traffic I decided to people watch until it cleared out; afterward I was able to readjust the cable; stayed off the clutch as much as possible and limped it home.
Tore it down today; yup - had spalling between the adjuster and the left pushrod end - also had major spalling between the left and center pushrod. There appears to be NO damage on the other end of the center pushrod; still have to tear the trans cover off to see if the throwout bearing or right pushrod end are trashed, but figure I might as well change everything out.
Checked with the stealership today; they don't have the left side pushrod, which is a hair under 1-1/4" long and abuts the adjuster. I tracked the part as a 37090-82. I checked online and it seems to be made of unobtanium! Am I looking at the right number on this?
I found an Eastern Motorcycle Parts kit offered at J&P under part #630-004 which has everything, including the bearing - anyone got an opinion on this outfit?
Anyone with a comment is welcome to help guide me on this - any help is appreciated!
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You'll probably find that the throwout bearing is trashed as well as the other issued you already mentioned.
The main cause of this is usually too tight of and adjustment of the cable (not enough free play)
The throwout bearing is the weakest link in the chain here because it is so small and it's crucial that no pressure be applied to it when the bike is running down the road.
I have recommended for years that guys not even rest their hand on the clutch lever between shifts to avoid inadvertently putting pressure on the throwout bearing.
You can still get all of the parts from Harley for that clutch rod assembly and throwout bearing as far as I know.
I don't think the lubricant change had anything to do with the components failing.
Improper adjustment is the most likely culprit.
The main cause of this is usually too tight of and adjustment of the cable (not enough free play)
The throwout bearing is the weakest link in the chain here because it is so small and it's crucial that no pressure be applied to it when the bike is running down the road.
I have recommended for years that guys not even rest their hand on the clutch lever between shifts to avoid inadvertently putting pressure on the throwout bearing.
You can still get all of the parts from Harley for that clutch rod assembly and throwout bearing as far as I know.
I don't think the lubricant change had anything to do with the components failing.
Improper adjustment is the most likely culprit.
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Eastern MC parts is a USA company workers and products in the south east they like most today carry a line of china But its a fill in - for the most part every thing is made in house - for many years they have sold high quality stuff
in my shop its the first choice engine rollers pins and shafts as they are the ones making all the older bike motor parts / 3 and 4 speed trans stuff - jz
in my shop its the first choice engine rollers pins and shafts as they are the ones making all the older bike motor parts / 3 and 4 speed trans stuff - jz
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Thanks - I think I will get that order in for the Eastern kit - your comments are appreciated! Have a great one!
Eastern MC parts is a USA company workers and products in the south east they like most today carry a line of china But its a fill in - for the most part every thing is made in house - for many years they have sold high quality stuff
in my shop its the first choice engine rollers pins and shafts as they are the ones making all the older bike motor parts / 3 and 4 speed trans stuff - jz
in my shop its the first choice engine rollers pins and shafts as they are the ones making all the older bike motor parts / 3 and 4 speed trans stuff - jz
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