Shovelhead Throwout Bearing Issues

[@jmw3607]

The short you posted about the lever play? Did you resolve it or figure out if it was too little play? I have the same question after rebuilding my kicker gear and assembling. Thank you!

[@warddodd]

Retrofit the pre1975 throwout bearing in there. They can handle much more abuse.

[@cesarguerrero676]

I got a shovelhead '72 same problem i fuck up push rod and adjuster screw 2 times, throw out bearing is not working properly (big cone) i ordered throw out kit (umbrella) like you im not sure if put the new throw out kit oil or just to buy a new bearing i would like to know what did you do? Thanks

[@mourningsmile6882]

Yes same please come back and let us know what you did because exactly what that guy said( @cesar) I’ve bought like 3adjusting screws and 2new pushrods, I’m getting really upset with this trans and I need help please answer back to how you fixed it and what you did

[@whip-its_dad4239]

Ive had that same problem and I can see right off that your oil slinger is worn thru onto the shaft . It has a rectangular hole that goes over the shaft behind the two washers and the wafer bearing . You have to make sure you use the right length pushrod shaft of the year of your trans . 70 to 78 use the automotive type bearing , early 79 to 83 use a wafer type bearing . Dont quote me on that but i think thats close . Yours looks to be a ratchetlid which is early type . Get you a manuel its worth what you pay for it , believe me . thanks and good luck !

[@romandybala]

I just did a fix on a blown umbrella. I dont get why it has such a narrow shoulder for the umbrella to rest on. I think when the clutch is pressed too far in your jockey set up it just folds the inner bearing washer and it pushes the umbrella off its tiny shoulder and then the umbrella just floats around on the shaft. Its a shit design.I machined out the umbrella and got a thick washer and filed that dumb oval type hole in it and welded the washer to the umbrella and then faced the washer in my lathe till it fitted tight with bearing and circlip.If it happens on my bike I will weld a circle of 3-4mm wire around shaft under umbrella so it can never ride over the narrow flats.

[@outlaw86custom]

Not adjusted right not enough slack and yet it's set too far back in.

[@jeffreylonigro1382]

If there is no slack in your clutch cable (1/4” per the manual) it’ll eat your throwout bearing.

[@brianwinters4991]

That was a crappy set up , your not the only person with this problem , use the old style bearing and your problem will be solved . Yes you can put electric start on that .

[@mourningsmile6882]

I have the same fucking problem!!ughhhhhh

[@moonjude1]

That oil was nasty

[@nsssiberowhite]

did you fixed that at least?

[@carls1563]

LuckyPotato yeah so I switched to the witch hat (old style) and its been running great. put 1000mi on it since this video

[@nsssiberowhite]

cool good to know!! ride safe!

[@MrGideskog]

@@carls1563 Did you have to switch kicker cover or modify the one you had for the witch hat bearing?

[@lonesometinman3147]

​@@MrGideskog .ive been wanting someone to answer me the same question ... My problem is losing or breaking the e-clip or snap ring , whatever it's called...3 of them this past weekend , dammit ...

[@MrGideskog]

@@lonesometinman3147 After some research you have to have a specific kicker cover for the wich hat bearing. I have a complete wich hat with the rod, but i need a earlier kicker cover to make it fit. If you having problem with the e-clip falling off try another clip like a c-clip and buy a new rod. Make sure to adjust youre clutch properly aswell.

[@neilo.hislop950]

Just replace that piece of shit AND the Push rod and Release finger with the EARLIER parts.

[@edwardday4656]

Yeah basically I had the same problem mine I don't know why for some odd reason you're broke I mean the same thing you didn't do nothing the roller the roller bearings that sell you know that come out of there I got I guess that's good it didn't get all Grand up but still shattered whatever washer or whatever peace was there is my first time doing this so but it definitely has been done before cuz you can tell someone's been into it because of that the Permatex too cheap to buy a gasket I guess but I got it for $5,000 84 Softail so far that's the only problem so far besides everything comes loose and I thought all them problems were over with that's why I had all this oil in your Center everywhere no. It was the motor Deacon was in the motor gear grease with fucking like purplish or reddish Rusty looking mud like well I just wanted to give a comment just because it's my first one thank you

[@moonjude1]

Btw. Old style the best. Had a shovel with old and had zero problems

[@carls1563]

moonjude1 yeah ive ran over 1000mi on the witch hat and love it. wafer style is too finicky for foot clutches - at least in my opinion