K3 Engine Fix -Clutch basket removal & tools

[muzikill]

So ... following on from my other threads i thought i would seperate this one with some pics & how a first timer did this...

Here is the tool i made and used

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5400309659_c20f1eb531_z.jpg

Parts from b&q

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5400900998_089712b004.jpg

Bolts around 3 quid

Flat bar around 7 quid

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5400383323_c66a5b863d.jpg

btw if your look for a big torque wrench i had this for 20 quid out of argos!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5400901528_2f189aea42.jpg

Silverline 27mm socket around 4 quid off ebay

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5400302009_7724dde49a.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5400901798_531a17e4c5.jpg

Sorted! ... tie wrap through middle holding all the bits in the right sequence for refit later.

Here's how it looks so far ...

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Rotor next ...

[Sid Squid]

Despite your success do not repeat that method, the bosses on to which the clutch springs fix are too weak to allow this method to be reliable. I have previously seen it employed* and the centre nut at full torque will remain fixed in place while the clutch centre bosses snap off.

* More then once, and you are the first to demonstate it working without breaking something - I strongly advise against trying it twice.

[muzikill]

Despite your success do not repeat that method, the bosses on to which the clutch springs fix are too weak to allow this method to be reliable. I have previously seen it employed* and the centre nut at full torque will remain fixed in place while the clutch centre bosses snap off.

* More then once, and you are the first to demonstate it working without breaking something - I strongly advise against trying it twice.

yup - found one on ebay - ta! - i suppose i could adapt the one i made into a case splitting tool

[suzukigt380paul]

the easyest way to get the nut undone is with a half inch impact either air or a 18volt,it will also work on gear box sprockets as well and no need to jam any thing up to undo it, just hold the sprocket or clutch drum with a bit of rag and undo it and the same when doing them up

[yorkie_chris]

I like to do all that stuff with the engine still fitted, easy then, just put it in gear

[muzikill]

I like to do all that stuff with the engine still fitted, easy then, just put it in gear

engine split bud, knackered selector forks/gears - no choice although now i know how to change a clutch! - that's one thing about repairing the engine ive learned a lot of stuff along the way that most people put it in a garage for a pro to do!