looking to change the seals in the water pump and i need to get the clutch cover off. Dont think this engine has ever been opened .have taken all the bolts out and tried to get it off but its not moving .Is there a trick to getting these off or is it just try try and try some more?
I had just recently done this to my bike and when removing the cover you have to turn the clutch arm where the cable connects to and turn it counter clockwise and that should help you get the cover off
Is it sticking at the seam? Take a piece of pine or a soft face hammer and tap it.
yes its sticking around the seam . Have tried hitting it with rubber mallet to try to dislodge it ,but no luck .
It is stuck really really well !!
anyone!!
i'm wailing on this thing with a rubber mallet and it doesn't budge?.
scared to hit much more in case i break it !!
I know it may seem stupid but did you take all the bolts out? I've done it so many times it can be just one. but other then that I don't know what to say that hasn't been already said.
lol , yes i checked ,double checked and believe me i checked again when it wouldn't move .done everything via clymers (i hope) . will just keep trying . thanks.
Is your motor still on your frame or is it off?
Well I'm out of ideas but please tell us what was wrong once you find out good luck
put an adjustable wrench on the clutch arm and turn it counter clockwise like was said. that ussually frees it.
there is a couple places on the cover where you can tap on, there little tabs sticking out of the cover. you could tap on those if you have to.
just be carefull what ever you do, doin't want to break anything.
2x1 piece of soft wood, and hit it hard all the way around with a rubber mallet.....
will try all that has been suggested. The engine is still in frame as it is just the water pump i need to get to as i had oil weeping out the weep hole and it was suggested to change oil seal.That is really the only reason it is coming off.
appreciate all suggestions , thanks
all good .the problem was me all along ,who'd a thunk it !!!
I just wasnt being forceful enough .kept thinking i would break it .
thanks all.
taking out the water pump shaft is just by banging it out (carefully) ,correct .
Sorry for the questions but my clymers manual i have really doesnt describe how to get it out and have search site but no luck .
Yea you bang it out i used a soft blow hammer when i done mine just be careful and when your done the 2 washers the go on the bolt if the rubber is gone of them get new ones i had that problem with mine replaced the seal and it was the washer the whole time
Thanks. I thought that was how it came out ,just didnt want to start banging and find out there was some clip holding it in or something . I had oil weepimg out the weep hole so i have all new seals etc for it that i need to replace . Thanks again for the help .