getting clutch bell off?

nysnowborder · Post by **nysnowborder** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:48 pm

any ideas ive tried everything even stick half inch thick steel rod through rim and bent the rod? i would like some help.

and where can i get an oil plug for the pump?

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:57 pm

Spree plug does not exist, grind the gear teeth off the pump, go a little further than the teeth for safety. Then cap the connections on the pump and intake manifold.

nysnowborder · Post by **nysnowborder** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:59 pm

my bad i didnt note its an 87 elite

Arnadanoob · Post by **Arnadanoob** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:39 pm

The nut holding the clutch bell on is easily removed with an impact gun, whether it's pneumatic or electric. I'd take it to any auto shop and they'll likely do it for you free.

Call VT Cycles for an oil plug for your Elite.

nysnowborder · Post by **nysnowborder** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:40 pm

thanks i have family down the road on a farm so got all air tools there and will do

Wheelman-111 · Post by **Wheelman-111** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 12:21 pm

Greetings:

No need to break out compressor, extension cord, hoses, Gun, impact sockets. Leverage and reliable retention moah simple, grasshopper:

http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB2/viewto ... o+variator

I've used it several times now. Works well but takes some practice to thread on quickly around the drive gear/pulley. About ten bucks at Harbor Freight.

evilone · Post by **evilone** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 3:50 pm

Clutch bell not drive pulley and variator.

Wheelman-111 · Post by **Wheelman-111** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 10:26 pm

Greetings:

The Harbor Freight tool worked on both the variator and the clutch bell for me. It just needs to hold 29 ft-lbs and it did.

Tricky to thread on, though...

timcat · Post by **timcat** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:57 pm

just put a wrench on it and smack it with a hammer handle it works every time

evilone · Post by **evilone** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:10 am

every time?

Wheelman-111 · Post by **Wheelman-111** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:27 am

Greetings:

The trouble with the stone-axe method of mechanics usually arises not with the disassembly but with re-assembly. Honda-san specifies 29 ft.-lbs. or so for the variator and clutch nuts. Without a way to hold them from spinning, the accurate application of said torque is impossible.

I'd really hate to have one of those nuts spin loose on the road. I think I'd hate it even worse if I stripped the threads or broke a shaft. Ten bucks for a tool to avoid both is getting off easy.

evilone · Post by **evilone** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:46 am

Good point! I will be going to HF.

DorkoElite303 · Post by **DorkoElite303** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:47 am

Wheelman-111 wrote:
I'd really hate to have one of those nuts spin loose on the road. I think I'd hate it even worse if I stripped the threads or broke a shaft. Ten bucks for a tool to avoid both is getting off easy.

HAhaha...I lost my clutch bell on the road once. It rolled right infront of me while i was riding when i let off the throttle. I was lucky that a car wheel smacked it. It would have rolled into the sewer drain.

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