69 with very hard clutch pull
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69 with very hard clutch pull
Hello,
My shovel has a very hard pull to release the clutch. It takes some serious pull to work the lever. What can someone do to reduce the need for get green and rage to pull the clutch in? My hands get sore after a few miles of city driving.
Thank you,
mark
My shovel has a very hard pull to release the clutch. It takes some serious pull to work the lever. What can someone do to reduce the need for get green and rage to pull the clutch in? My hands get sore after a few miles of city driving.
Thank you,
mark
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From: NW Florida
Has the springs in your clutch been traded off for heavy duty ones or pre 67 springs? Earlier springs were made for the foot clutch or clutch booster(aka mousetrap) they are much heavier than the hand clutch springs.If not it is probably your cable. You can try working grease or oil down it to see if it improves. Chain lube will also work. Also check to see if it is not frayed somewhere.
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From: la la land jerzey
Hello,
My shovel has a very hard pull to release the clutch. It takes some serious pull to work the lever. What can someone do to reduce the need for get green and rage to pull the clutch in? My hands get sore after a few miles of city driving.
Thank you,
mark
My shovel has a very hard pull to release the clutch. It takes some serious pull to work the lever. What can someone do to reduce the need for get green and rage to pull the clutch in? My hands get sore after a few miles of city driving.
Thank you,
mark
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I had the same problem recently with my '79 FXEF and finally the cable broke, forcing me to buy a new one. It arrived, I gave the new one a shot of 30 weight and let it hang from the rafters for a couple hours till the oil dripped from the other end. Wiped it off, installed and "Man I couldn't believe the difference"!!!! (Like a new clutch). I'd start with the cheapest easiest route, before you tear into it. No more sore hands.
If it ain't the cable, run with the other suggestions. Best to ya'.
If it ain't the cable, run with the other suggestions. Best to ya'.
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