Clutch pushrod bushing

[kobra357]

I have learned a lot from everything on this website. I ordered 2 gaskets 1 long rod and 2 bushings. I have figured everything out how to remove the bushing and the gasket. I have seen lots of information on installing the gasket.Great stuff! The one thing I am missing is the installation of the bushing. Maybe Im missing it but how far does it go in? Is there a certain way to do it? Do you use oil to install it? Etc. If there is a video or a tutorial I missed I apologize but if someone could point to the bushing part that would be great. Thanks

 

[5twins]

Just tap the new bushing in with a suitable drift. There should be a step in the hole to stop it from going in too far, I think it's about 12mm in ......

If you got the 10mm long bushing from Mike's, just make it flush with the top of the shaft. Personally, I now use 12mm long bushings ......

They end up sticking out a little once driven all the way into the step in the hole, but that's OK because the seal has little "feet" on it that holds it away from the end of the shaft .....

 

[kobra357]

I purchased 2 10mm from McMaster. I just received them today. I followed your post and pictures. I was hoping for a “stop”. Thank you for responding and all of your helpful advice I have been reading about. Thanks again

 

[Signal]

That is interesting about the step, I have read that bush that is too long can block a lubrication hole in the shaft. It looks like that information was incorrect as the shoulder would stop that from happening. Once again good info 5Twins.

 

[5twins]

Yes, 2M raised that concern a couple years back, but finding that step in there made it a non-issue. The bushing can't be driven in enough to block that oil hole. But, this is on my '83, I can't say for sure if there is a step on the earlier models. Best you take a good look in the hole and if there is no step, act accordingly as to how far in you drive the new bushing.

 

[sixofsix]

Concerning removal of clutch rod bush:

Well, luckily I have Snap-on blind hole pullers. Pulled it out instantly with the 5/16" size one and a slide hammer. I only have these as I am a millwright by trade. Motion Pro might sell a size that would fit. I first was going to try and thread in a tap and then use a slide hammer on that. But there was no size tap, SAE or metric that would thread into the hole. Then it hit me, like a drunken step father, I will try one of the Snap On blind hole pullers and it worked slick. This won't help 99.999% of you but hey, maybe someone has a blind hole puller and can use it...
If you are wondering, there is a ball bearing inside the puller. You insert puller and tighten. A rod pushes on the ball bearing on an inside track and that pushes both sides out, locking the lip on the tiny little step behind the clutch bush. It pulls on oh, 350 degrees of the circle so it gets a good purchase on the bush. Motion Pro motorcycle wheel bearing puller kit works similar but uses a wedging rod.

 

[bosco659]

Concerning removal of clutch rod bush:

Well, luckily I have Snap-on blind hole pullers. Pulled it out instantly with the 5/16" size one and a slide hammer. I only have these as I am a millwright by trade. Motion Pro might sell a size that would fit. I first was going to try and thread in a tap and then use a slide hammer on that. But there was no size tap, SAE or metric that would thread into the hole. Then it hit me, like a drunken step father, I will try one of the Snap On blind hole pullers and it worked slick. This won't help 99.999% of you but hey, maybe someone has a blind hole puller and can use it...
If you are wondering, there is a ball bearing inside the puller. You insert puller and tighten. A rod pushes on the ball bearing on an inside track and that pushes both sides out, locking the lip on the tiny little step behind the clutch bush. It pulls on oh, 350 degrees of the circle so it gets a good purchase on the bush. Motion Pro motorcycle wheel bearing puller kit works similar but uses a wedging rod.

Always so cool to have the right tool for the job.

 

[sixofsix]

Exactly. I would have used the drill bit routine or a sharp pick to pry it out at the joint but hey, I have a tool from my millwright kit that works perfectly. No second guesses on whether it will work or sweating over damaging cases, etc.