I decided to not make this a poll but instead to get some feedback from the members. Some dialog that would address this issue and one we could point to when the subject comes up.
Often some of us have suggested to new builders to discard the small spring that is included in the kits; the one that is supposed to be installed on the clutch cable between the clutch actuator arm and the end of the cable at the guide. The contention being that the spring serves no useful purpose but it does increase clutch pull force.
However in a recent conversation with another member who advocates the use of the spring I can see where it might help reduce wear on the bucking bar and the ball bearing, two components of the clutch actuating system.
This member's view was that the spring tension kept the actuator arm from vibrating and therefore adding wear to the bearing surface of the sprocket cover and kept any pressure off the bucking bar and ball bearing when the clutch is engaged.
Those who favor not using the spring have a different outlook maintaining that if the clutch cable is tensioned just enough to prevent the arm from vibrating but not so tight as to allow undue contact with the bucking bar and ball, the spring is unneeded. Also proper lubrication of the bar and ball is assumed.
What’s your opinion? Do you use the small spring or throw it in the parts drawer? It should be interesting to hear other’s views on this.
Tom
Often some of us have suggested to new builders to discard the small spring that is included in the kits; the one that is supposed to be installed on the clutch cable between the clutch actuator arm and the end of the cable at the guide. The contention being that the spring serves no useful purpose but it does increase clutch pull force.
However in a recent conversation with another member who advocates the use of the spring I can see where it might help reduce wear on the bucking bar and the ball bearing, two components of the clutch actuating system.
This member's view was that the spring tension kept the actuator arm from vibrating and therefore adding wear to the bearing surface of the sprocket cover and kept any pressure off the bucking bar and ball bearing when the clutch is engaged.
Those who favor not using the spring have a different outlook maintaining that if the clutch cable is tensioned just enough to prevent the arm from vibrating but not so tight as to allow undue contact with the bucking bar and ball, the spring is unneeded. Also proper lubrication of the bar and ball is assumed.
What’s your opinion? Do you use the small spring or throw it in the parts drawer? It should be interesting to hear other’s views on this.
Tom
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