I'm doing a resto on my 1976C with 17K miles. It was running OK before I fully dismantled it. The clutch was functioning OK, too. I've just dismantled the clutch. The steel discs are OK and not warped, and the friction discs are worn only about half way. The clutch springs have me a bit puzzled, however. The stock length is supposed to be 1.362 in. Mine free measure from 1.658 to 1.668 in. This is about the length of the Vesrah springs that Mike sells at 650 Central. SO, it kinda looks like the PO replaced the stock springs with an aftermarket set (?).
The variance of .010 between the heights of my 6 springs seems to be OK with me, so I'm thinking of keeping them in there. I have no "original" height measure to compare them to, as to possible sagging, and who knows how long they have been in there. I'd appreciate any opinions. Replace? Run them? I'm disinclined to just throw new ones in there, if these might be usable.
BTW, the diameter of my springs is .655
The spring wire thickness is .091
The variance of .010 between the heights of my 6 springs seems to be OK with me, so I'm thinking of keeping them in there. I have no "original" height measure to compare them to, as to possible sagging, and who knows how long they have been in there. I'd appreciate any opinions. Replace? Run them? I'm disinclined to just throw new ones in there, if these might be usable.
BTW, the diameter of my springs is .655
The spring wire thickness is .091