for us non-machinists out here, what about using JB Weld or the equivalent
around the upper hole in the fork after you screwed in the pin?
Would prevent at least some of the flexing of the pin? Could you use heat to
burn it out when/if you needed to replace the pin?
thanks.
Graham
-----Original Message-----
From: Mitchel Seff [mailto:ms6453@optonline.net]
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 7:08 PM
To: triumph mail list; Triumph 6-pack mail list
Subject: Clutch fork
Just received the new pin for the fork and decided instead of machining
a modified pin as described in the Buckeye Triumph tech pages, I would
try a bushing in the top part of the fork to make sure the pin was snug
in both ends of the fork.
I machined a simple steel sleeve to accept the new pin tip
( about 1/4" enters the bushing ) and pressed it into the upper hole
already in the fork. It seems to be a rock solid tight fit & should
prevent the shearing condition caused by the original design. Because I
never want to do the same repair twice I'm also going to install a
second pin with a grade 8, 1/4" bolt through the center of the fork.
This will be the last time I pull the trany ( I pray to God ) for a
$5.00 bolt.
Thanks to all for their help & suggestions.
--
Mitch Seff
75 TR6
Oceanside, N.Y.
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