Clutch bell Endplay?

[LoudTaco]

Would you guys take a look at these pics? I can't figure out why I have endplay on my Clutch bell. and before you say it, yes I put the washer on.Pictures

 

[Pineapple]

Ditch that brass one- use a kit like this.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNT03

 

[LoudTaco]

if i find another washer that fits can I just use it as well?

 

[f1n3sse]

its just a washer any will do fine if they are the same size, the kit is nice because you get spare parts if you get a second mill or have another r/c.

 

[ol swede]

Put some small washers between the clutch shoes and your flywheel will let the shoes move a little freeer as they wont be right on the flywheel. This will use up a little space and make sure you use a pretty tough washer on the end right next to your screw. You also want just a little bell movement.

 

[Bankrupter]

Just replace that brass color with a piece of fuel tube and your good to go!

 

[ol swede]

Never thought of that one, would save a lot of time hunting for the right shim.Good idea!

 

[Bankrupter]

yep no more shims! pita...

 

[Chris]

Just replace that brass color with a piece of fuel tube and your good to go!

Um...you're serious? The tubing replaces all shims *outside* of the bearing right? Use a washer with the screw to hold the fuel tube in place?

Won't the rotation fry the tubing...guess not if it spins with the bearing and clutch bell? Not too much play or give?

hmmm

 

[Blazer X]

It's hard to tell but it looks to me like the flywheel is setting farther back on the crank than what I'm used to seeing on my engines. Therefore you have more play up front to compensate for. Make sure you have a good collet on there. Also toss that brass washer, it wears out in about half gallon and you will be have slop in the clutch again very soon. Replace with this...http://www.hpieurope.com/piw.php?lang=en&partNo=86171 I have tried the fuel tubing before and it didnt last long for me but it works for temporary fix.

 

[Bankrupter]

Um...you're serious? The tubing replaces all shims *outside* of the bearing right? Use a washer with the screw to hold the fuel tube in place?

Won't the rotation fry the tubing...guess not if it spins with the bearing and clutch bell? Not too much play or give?

hmmm

yes exactly on all counts. I have not tried it to date but plan to run it on my new Picco thats going up to Robin for modding. Ill have Robin post his pics and stuff on this.

 

[Purenitro]

I came across this mod one day in my shop while I was looking for something to replace the brass shim. It is cheap and simple to do, just make sure that your cuts are even and the clutch bell can spin freely, your good to go. The first piece of tubing I put on years back lasted almost four gallons before I lost it, had plenty more though lol. I'm not saying that it's better then the steel shims, it's just an alternative.

Here is a pic.

 

[Mickey]

best part about this mod is you can color co-ordinate lol

 

[LoudTaco]

It's hard to tell but it looks to me like the flywheel is setting farther back on the crank than what I'm used to seeing on my engines. Therefore you have more play up front to compensate for. Make sure you have a good collet on there. Also toss that brass washer, it wears out in about half gallon and you will be have slop in the clutch again very soon. Replace with this...http://www.hpieurope.com/piw.php?lang=en&partNo=86171 I have tried the fuel tubing before and it didnt last long for me but it works for temporary fix.

The Collet and flywheel are both brand new.