How bad did I screw up?
 

My only excuse is that I was tired.

I was trying to Dremel off the omega spring from the pin on the clutch release arm and I cut too far.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1427754224.jpg

I tried to take a pic showing the deepest part of the cut. Did I cut this too far? I'm just thinking about repitative lateral force over time. I would feel better having a 2nd opinion. There also seems to be about 1/4" of vertical slop in the pin. Don't know if that is normal.

If the pin needs to be replaced, can I just replace it by itself? Is there a procedure somewhere?

Thanks in advance..

Tim,

Our host does appear to carry the helper spring pivot pin for less than $25, so personally, I would just replace it.

Pelican Parts - Product Information: 915-116-624-00-OEM

Instructions can be found below:

Pelican Technical Article: Replacing and Adjusting the 911 Clutch - Page 1

Figure 17, from the link above:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...able/pic19.JPG

-ubii

I bet you Parts Heaven or somebody on this Board could get you a fresh one in good shape pretty quick - I guess that is what I would do in this case.

See page 301-05 of the 911SC parts manual in PET. On the OTHER end of that shaft is a cover. Under the cover is a circlip. Remove the circlip, the pin, and the sleeve bearing. Buy new parts as appropriate base in inspection. Reassemble and good as new.

Don't know if a press is required to remove and reinstall that pin. You'll see, or someone will chime in here.

No press required - the hidden part of the pin in that picture rides within a pair of needle bearings and is retained by the circlip that you mentioned will be exposed when you prize off the cap on t'other end.

Thanks, guys. That cap is pressed on pretty tight on the other side so at first glance I didn't see how to replace it. I'll pry it off and order new parts.

So based on all the above, I'd say you didn't screw up too badly. :D

Arne,

Right now screwing up means I have to wait for parts to get here if I can't source it locally. I'm at that point in a project where little things turn into frustrating delays. Worst part of all I have nobody to blame but me!

I hear you, Tim. But if all it costs you is time and a small financial hit, that's not too bad. Frustrating, yes. But not bad.

Nah... no biggie in the grand scheme of things. I'm just itching to get the car up and running again!

Thats the worst, when you are hoping to have you car up and running that night then you slip it sets you back a week.

you'll have it up and running in no time.

Got it disassembled and a list of part numbers. I'll start making calls in the morning.

I've got some other stuff to work on in the meantime.

Lots left to do!

theres always something to do!!

When you get the parts make sure you push the pivot pin through the big washer and o ring BEFORE you put it throught the arm and fit the circlip and lid. The washer doesn't fit over the splines on the pin and the lid is hard to remove again without damaging it. Order two lids to be safe.