Clutch pushrod install

[alfredo]

I just rebuilt my clutch pushrod mechanism and was about to puit and the side cover back on. I put a new metal ball and the rod into where the pushrod seal is and they both pushed all the way in. :/ beyond the seal. ??

I just rebuilt my clutch. Did I forget something? I was pretty certain that I put it back together the way I should have. Now I'm stuck with the ball and the rod inside with no way to get them out. And, no clue what I did wrong.

Any tips/pointers?

 

[Grinder]

Here's a view of the clutch. Did you put the inner rod in? There is also another pushrod #23.


http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1978/XS650SE/CLUTCH XS650SG/parts.html

 

[Dogger]

More details please! The rod is easy to get out, you just need one of those cheap little penshaped magnets. Also read of guys giving it a shot of compressed air to bring it out.

I say more details b/c most of the later bikes had 2 pushrods - maybe you are forgetting one. You can buy the long single pushrod from Mikes which will reduce the chance of leaks.

 

[angus67]

did u forget that mushroom thing that is in the clutch basket? seems like you have alot of play, its the only thing that comes to mind.

 

[alfredo]

Will have to go shop for one of those magnets and I am 99.9999999% positive I put that mushroom thing back in there. Will go order the long rod now from Mikes.