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Clutch release fork - Do I need one?
How do you know if you need a new one of these?
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/imgdsply.cgi?pn=91511671201-M260 Engine is out and I am doing the clutch (915 Transaxle) as well as a general clean up and new seals everywhere. My release fork looks good with no wear but I am wondering what determines if it needs replaced. Help? Thanks, Steve |
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04-24-2006, 06:12 PM
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If there is not excessive wear and no cracks (inspect it carefully) then reuse it.
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04-24-2006, 06:15 PM
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I replaced mine because I read somewhere that it's a good thing to do while you're in there. The old one had nothing wrong with it though so I think I may have just wasted $95. I'm with Jim. Inspect it very carefully and reuse it if all looks good.
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04-24-2006, 10:38 PM
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I just splashed it with thinner to help find a crack.
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04-24-2006, 11:46 PM
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mine was good, so I reused it.
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04-25-2006, 02:27 AM
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the tips get notches worn in them from pulling on the T/O bearing, and they tend to crack, so there's two reasons.
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04-25-2006, 07:07 AM
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I had my whole clutch re-done after 20,000 miles because my fork cracked. Save yourself some headache.
Doug
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04-25-2006, 08:12 AM
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Replace it!
I had a new clutch and T/O installed 5k miles ago. Now I can't shift into 1st and we think a broken fork is the culprit. |
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04-25-2006, 08:39 AM
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In a 1973 T with a standard pressure plate and nominal engine (130 or 140 horsepower tops) the shift fork is not a highly stressed component; if it isn't worn or cracked it can be reused. Money would be better spent putting in new fuel lines.
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