Clutch Issues

[914fan]

The slutch fork starts out in the midle of its throw. It ends up hitting the trans case when disengaged. I thought that the fork should start out closer to the engine. Does that make sense? How do I fix this? I would like to know what I need to do before I pull the trans.
Thanks

[914GT]

Probably the fork pivot bushing is worn out. You have to pull the trans. to replace it.

[914fan]

Is that the only thing in there that could cause this? I am trying to prepare for the trans removal. Would just the bushing cause that much of a differencs? The arm starts in the middle of its throw. While I have the trans out is there anything on it that I should replace? Seals, bushings, etc?
Thank you for the sugestion on the bushing.
914fan

[SirAndy]

did you get a new clutch/flywheel/pressure plate lately???

when you resurface the flywheel, the fork pivot needs to be "shimmed" to make up for the difference.

if you don't do that, the arm has to travel more before hitting the pressure plate, resulting in the arm hitting the case.

if you're out of thread on the pivot, it's time for a new flywheel ...
Andy

[Kevin Powers]

is there a general rule of thumb for the shim thickness or do we have to measure the machined dif and get a custom shim or just add a few washers under the pivot?

k

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Usually people just use washers. If you don't know howmuch was taken off, you get to guess and try and guess again....

--DD

[The cap'n]

One of the steel flat washers found all over the trans is the right size. One is about the limit, BTW. The Cap'n

[914fan]

Thank you. That is the type of info I was looking for. So the ball that the fork pivots on can be adjusted. Did I read that correct?
Thank you

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Yes, you can stick a washer between the ball stud and the case. And you need to at least inspect the bushing in the fork. Replacing it is probably cheap insurance, because the part is not expensive at all and there's a lot of labor involved in getting to it.

--DD

[Kevin Powers]

a couple of other items to consider when you're in pieces. get the guide clips that go with the t.o bearing, 2@$5.75 ea. might as well get a t.o. arm bushing retainer 1@$7.25 ea. if you just replace the 1 item, put it together, and have to take it apart for 1 or 2 more it's pretty frustrating.

k

[914fan]

Is there anything else that can or should be replaced. I only want to pull the whole assembly one time.

[Kevin Powers]

if you go to the parts for 914 catalog (here) and start a shopping cart, you get a message that besides the part you have chosen, people have also purchased, this that or the other, as well.

k