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Title: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
Post by: 72SSRS on January 03, 2018, 08:39:24 PM

Hello Fellows.  I have a ?.  I just bought a 81 drifter. Motor needs rebuilt. Actually has a Kawasaki clutch on it but has different shaft compared the rest of Kawasaki clutches I have.  Clutch puller for interceptor/ invader wont work.  Do I need to use a puller that's used on the rest of the drifter that had arctic hex clutches? I uploaded a couple pictures. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks

Title: Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
Post by: Interceptor398 on January 04, 2018, 07:09:25 AM

I think you need the puller just for that clutch?

Title: Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
Post by: 72SSRS on January 04, 2018, 03:02:51 PM

Ok cool.. Does anybody know the part number for a clutch puller for it? Thanks

Title: Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
Post by: Vader440 on January 04, 2018, 03:32:22 PM

FYI. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Parts-Unlimited-Clutch-Puller-Kawasaki-80001146-Kawasaki-Clutch-Type-8000-1146/231965967141?fits=Year%3A1981%7CMake%3AKawasaki%7CModel%3ADrifter+340&epid=1627276227&hash=item36023fc325:g:UtoAAOSwnHZYSGxq&vxp=mtr

Title: Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
Post by: rminier on January 04, 2018, 04:07:52 PM

 That is definitely a Kawasaki drive clutch in your pictures.
The 1st picture below is from a 1981 Drifter parts manual showing the attachment bolt with a single lockwasher.
 The 2nd pic shows a 1979 Invader diagram that used 3 spring washers and a shouldered washer...same clutch, though.
 You have the correct Kawasaki puller it looks like in your 1st pic.
 Once you remove the attachment bolt and washer(s) there should be a large hole that the puller will easily fit through.
 I don't understand what that rusty looking chunk of steel is that your puller is sticking into.....don't underestimate what a previous owner might have rigged up... ???
That shouldn't be there..

Title: Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
Post by: rminier on January 04, 2018, 04:24:21 PM

 Here is a pic of a clutch with the clutch puller in place and engaging the internal threads in the clutch.
Attachment bolt and washers were already removed, leaving the large opening.

Title: Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
Post by: kawhead on January 04, 2018, 04:32:01 PM

81 drifter clutch, requires specific puller

Title: Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
Post by: rminier on January 04, 2018, 04:34:48 PM

Really...I looked more closely at Parts diagrams and the inside of the Drifter does have a different end.

Title: Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
Post by: 72SSRS on January 04, 2018, 06:07:03 PM

Yes shaft if different and no splines on the drifter spider either like the rest of kaw  clutchs.  Thanks for all the help and imput. I just wana make sure I order the right puller.   I always thought all kaw clutch housings inner and outer was the same. learn something new everyday ;)

Title: Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
Post by: BornagianKawi on January 04, 2018, 06:26:38 PM

Does any one have an extra clutch like that to sell? Call Greg 803-627-3884 Thank You.