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Tech Information => General Help => Topic started by: heiner921 on November 09, 2014, 08:15:24 PM

Title: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: heiner921 on November 09, 2014, 08:15:24 PM

Any way to fix these broken coupler buttons?

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: mswyka on November 10, 2014, 07:14:44 AM

Considering the work that these drives do would it be better just to replace it?  I probably have a few spares if you need one.

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: kawhead on November 10, 2014, 08:48:55 AM

thats the original style,80 and up are much better.

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: heiner921 on November 10, 2014, 09:12:21 AM

I do have a newer style clutch that came in a parts bin.... not sure if the clutch is any good.    Any one have spare couplers?

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: kawhead on November 11, 2014, 08:26:29 AM

couplers should interchange

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: heiner921 on November 11, 2014, 09:11:17 AM

I have 2 old style clutches and 1 newer style clutch.... Both old style clutches have broken buttons. .. I'll replace the coupler on the 1 with new style but I will still need another coupler because I have 2 sleds

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: kawhead on November 11, 2014, 05:29:22 PM

complete clutch will interchage also.check the bushing in the inner sleeve that rides on the jackshaft, when these wear out it lets the clutch wobble on the jackshaft which can ruin couplers. if troy cant help with a coupler i can.

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: heiner921 on November 17, 2014, 08:47:18 PM

anyone know where I can get those bushings that ride the jack shaft?

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: Tory944 on November 18, 2014, 06:38:44 AM

The bushings you are speaking of have a fair amount of play even when "new"...   I've already run into this...   Kawhead might have new bushings?  I don't have any...    I get split bushings made through my machinist with a tighter tolerance. Even though the bushings are designed to wear faster than the shaft itself, there is always a little shaft wear over 30+ years of use which is why even new bushings aren't a perfect fit. Obviously better than the old, worn ones though.  Check ebay if you can't find any through here. 

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: kawhead on November 18, 2014, 08:27:46 AM

i'll check on a bushing.....check that area of the shaft for taper,a new bushing wont help much if its worn

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: heiner921 on November 18, 2014, 09:02:46 AM

I have a clutch with a good bushing that fits good (no excessive movement) but I still need one for another clutch. The jack shaft is good

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: kawhead on November 19, 2014, 08:34:02 AM

i have one left that i'd need as soon as i sold it.....

Title: Re: secondary clutch coupler fix??
Post by: heiner921 on November 19, 2014, 09:12:36 AM

Is all good. The are on ebay.... I am looking for a clutch alignment tool.. I messaged interceptor 398 but haven't had a response