I would like for others to show what they are building. I really enjoyed watching your Benelli build.
With the rockers finished, I started on the clutch since I already have all the parts needed to build it.
Several wear points need to be checked and replaced to have a smooth operating unit. Over the years there have been many articles written on how to build it, tune it and keep it functioning well. It's a dry clutch and without lubrication some parts suffer.
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First thing is cleaning and inspection for worn parts. The bushings, seals and clutch shoe linings are always replaced. The clutch shoe carrier C3 which rides on the gearbox main shaft has to hold the clutch shoes in perfect alignment, if not, slipping or grabbing will occur. The 2 steel clutch plates warp easily so will need to be resurfaced. A rubber insulator is added behind the plate to stop the harmonic effect when machining the surface.
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The clutch plate carrier C3 rotates on the clutch shoe carrier C13 and when engaged, forces the clutch shoes out against the drum and acts just like a simple motorcycle clutch, except when you let off the throttle, the action is reversed and the opposite brake shoe lining is forced against the drum and helps you slow down without free wheeling / coasting. A video would explain much better than I can. It actually works really well if it is set up correctly.
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