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bicycle engine clutch.
Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Bicycle Engine Kits forum. Super easy to turn with the clutch lever pulled in (clutch not engaged)...  | | 
05-03-2008, 07:50 AM
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Super easy to turn with the clutch lever pulled in (clutch not engaged) |
05-03-2008, 10:42 AM
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Yes, just use your fingers. Having the clutch lever pulled "IN" takes the pressure off. I went finger tight and backed off about a half turn. |
05-04-2008, 06:53 AM
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Yesh, yesh it is.
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05-29-2008, 02:06 PM
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08-19-2008, 10:07 AM
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My clutch arm swings loosely. No pressure against against the push rod. |
08-19-2008, 10:09 AM
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Sounds like the rod and/or ball are missing, did you have the cover off? Engine new or used?
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08-19-2008, 02:37 PM
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I got it from Dax a little over a month ago and have just now gotten around to it.
I took off the clutch arm cover last night. |
08-19-2008, 03:20 PM
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Check to see if there is a rod, and behind that, a ball. They both go in the center of the drive sprocket.
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08-19-2008, 08:52 PM
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I have had to clean my clutch pads about 5 times after almost every 20 minutes of riding. I tighten the star nut till it will not tighten more and it slips until I clean the pads. The system would not start and still won't as the slippage is so bad until I clean the pads. Will I get past this? Am I doing something wrong? This thread documents my build.. 1970 Schwinn Heavy Duty Oh yes the screw that locks the star nut is scouring a line on the cover that I have enlarged with my Dremel Tool.
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08-19-2008, 09:14 PM
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Lennyharp:
When you tighten the star nut I assume you have the clutch handle locked in the disengaged position.Even then the clutch may not be completely disengaged depending on on the cable adjustment.Try pulling back on the clutch lever with one hand while adjusting the star nut.There might be a little more slack in there.Happened to me.Ron | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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