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72SSRS

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1981 Drifter 340 clutch
« 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
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Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2018, 07:09:25 AM »
I think you need the puller just for that clutch?
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Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2018, 03:02:51 PM »
Ok cool.. Does anybody know the part number for a clutch puller for it? Thanks
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Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2018, 03:32:22 PM »
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Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
« Reply #4 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..
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Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2018, 04:32:01 PM »
81 drifter clutch, requires specific puller
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Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
« Reply #7 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.
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72SSRS

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Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
« Reply #8 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 ;)
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Re: 1981 Drifter 340 clutch
« Reply #9 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.
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