Nick---On the four items you covered--The "flat" two pins in the fork
that drive the T/O bearing can be replaced, of course, but this won't do
anything for your disengagement issue. These two pins can also be turned
in their bore 120 deg. so that a 'new' area does the driving. (The
front side does all of the work)
Before doing anything, check that there is no excess play in the pedal
box clutch linkage. This has been covered many times, so I won't go into
detail.
It sounds like the shudder and noises you hear when disengaging the
clutch is from the throwout, about to give up its bearings. As said
before, replacing it with the standard RHP is a crapshoot, as to whether
you'll get one that lasts for more than a few thousands miles. A better
one would be the KOYO, also known as the Toyota Land Cruiser bearing. It
may be too early to say so, but I'm now running with what appears to be
a great bearing from Germany. If this one turns out to be as good as
it's been so far, look for it to show up some time in the future in the
Buckeye Triumph website, thanks to the effort of Nelson Riedel.
Flip a coin as to whether you want the Borg & Beck, or Laycock clutch
package.
Some have reported the Laycock to be easier to operate, while others say
it's the B&B that's softer...Again, check the Buckeye site for in depth
comparison tests.
Check that "new, hard pin" again. Consider adding a second pin or bolt.
Dick Taylor
'73
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