Geoff's 3AJ rebuilds....

[xtzrick]

can feel it through the screwdriver too

That's a serious knock

Hope the cause is under the clutch cover, not between the cases.

Rick

[GeoffD]

Yeah me too, I'll find out tomorrow

[ActionManMelb]

For this type of fault finding, I recommend a proper mechanics stethoscope, like this.



Very sensitive......you can hear water flowing in radiator hoses!
You can buy one for less than ten quid.

[GeoffD]

Can't see anything obvious, nothing loose.... however who can spot the obvious mistake made by Bruce the previous owner??

[steveloomis]

Clutch plates out of order and outer plate not seated properly or kicker return spring incorrectly installed.

[jibber]

No stopper for the kick mech spring?

[ActionManMelb]

Are those bright marks on the clutch gear teeth chips or bruises?

Also......Like he said, kick spring holder missing.

[GeoffD]

Well spotted Jibber... no bright marks on the gears Dave, it's a reflection off the flash.....

When I took all the screws out of the casing, I gave it a tap with my mallet to free it off & the there was a loud clang as the spring let go from wherever Bruce had it wedged & it hit the inside of the case.... it also whacked my fingers as I eased the case off over the dowels....

Can't see anything else wrong, nothing fell out so he didn't have anything in there holding the spring.

I'll fit a stopper & re-assemble it, see how it is...

[Mezo]

Flippin eck, i had to go back to page one & check.

I thought you rebuilt that engine? it was so long ago (2011) i forgot you just cleaned it up & bunged it in the freshly painted frame.

Mezo.

[Yami]

God damit Geoff, I loved every moment reading this thread.
4 top of the line Tenere´s in a row, hat of for you.

I certainly got some inspiration for my coming TT600 build, thanks.