BSA Bantam Engine overhaul Ep 3 of 6

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Great video series Bones. I'm enjoying it and picking up some good tips along the way.

[@OzBSABantams]

Appreciate your comments Dean.

[@josephjames2335]

Hi Tony, I am replacing the gear shaft on my D3 engine (damaged splines) and want to take the claw off the old shaft. Am I correct in thinking that the claw assembly needs to be tapped down the shaft to gain access to the top retaining wire clip, before it can be removed from the top of the shaft? I have given the claw a few exploratory taps with a hammer using a socket slightly larger than the shaft but the claw hasn't moved and I didn't want to do any damage. Would some localised heat help? Thanks Joe

[@OzBSABantams]

Hi, without seeing what you're dealing with makes it a bit difficult, but you're on the right track. The selector claw does have to be moved down the shaft to expose the retaining clip so it can be removed. I'd be more inclined to try penetrating oil (50/50 acetone and Auto transmission fluid is the best) for a while and then keep going as you have been. If you were going the heat option I'd change out the selector spring.........In fact I'd change out the selector spring anyway. The selector springs currently being supplied are bent wrong. If you change this out pay close attention to the selector claw position in relation to the gear change selector plate. The selector plate should sit dead centrally between the selector claws. If it doesn't the selector spring will have to have the bent leg bent up, so the selector spring will make the selector claw sit centrally...............Hope this helps.

[@josephjames2335]

@@OzBSABantams Thanks Tony, good to know I'm on the right track. Have applied penetrating oil and will let that soak into the splines before having another go. I will definitely be replacing the selector spring and keep and eye out for the differences in spring bend and how that effects the claw position in relation to the selector plate. Thanks for tips. Best wishes Joe