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• Apr 25, 2017

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anyone know off hand what sixe the ball that goes in the worm gear is. I have one from a tx650 that is missing and don't really want to buy a whole new assembly as there is nothing wrong with the one I have. also on a side note I see the tx motor has a single piece push rod where as my 81 has a 2 piece. I have read about swapping the 2 for the one piece. can a guy get the other half and the ball out of the 2 piece without taking the seal out ? any input would be great thanks in advance

 

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• Apr 25, 2017

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You can check out my recent pushrod replacement starting at the bottom of this page.

http://www.xs650.com/threads/stella-1977d-survivor-back-on-the-road.47329/page-29

Bonus, when you do the replacement you'll find yourself a spare ball bearing for the other. 5/16", I believe.

 

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• Apr 25, 2017

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yes 5/16 any bicycle shop has a bin of them.

 

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While swapping my 2 piece push rod for a 1 piece pushrod on my 81 I was able to get the ball behind the first pushrod out with a small magnet, but unable to get the rod behind that ball out. I was due for a new seal and bushing, so I removed the bushing and the rod was able to slide out. Both of the rods are the same diameter so I think you should be able to get the second one out without having to remove the bushing. I didn't try that hard to remove it with the bushing in place because like I said I was planning on replacing the seal and bushing anyways.

 

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• Apr 25, 2017

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thanks for all the replies. I found a ball at the hardware store while I was on lunch. I will bring my little magnet for getting dropped bolts from hard to reach spots home from work and see if I cant pull that second rod out without messing with anything.

 

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• Apr 25, 2017

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Good luck with that. I've tried several times but was never able to do it. You will get the ball out to the back of the seal but pulling it through it? I end up having to remove the clutch pressure plate and pushing all the parts out that way with a long poker.

 

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• Apr 26, 2017

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haha way to rain on my parade 5twins. its not a huge deal the bushing needs to be done sooner than later anyway so I will probably wait and do it then, all at one time.

 

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I have an sg, 80 Special, 2 piece with the bearings, stock original. I am sticking with that because my clutch works well and I believe the separated by bearing rod reduce the amount the rod spins at the piece coming through the bushing into the worm gear.