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Clutch Lever Position

Post by Will_Vanderburg » Fri Sep 11, 2020 5:28 pm

What is the correct position for the clutch lever in relation to the fork? An engine I am working on is in a frame that did not have a hand brake on it, and I cannot bolt the hand brake up to the frame. It seems the cam for the adjustment bolt sits too high.

I've removed the hand brake from my running T before and was able to replace it without moving the engine. Will engine removal on the frame be required?
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Re: Clutch Lever Position

Post by tmodeldriver » Fri Sep 11, 2020 5:36 pm

Speaking from memory here so everything I say is highly suspect. I believe the cross shaft from a TT truck has a higher cam because of the truck's wider frame rails. Could that be your problem?

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Re: Clutch Lever Position

Post by Will_Vanderburg » Fri Sep 11, 2020 5:52 pm

I do not know if that's the case. Both sets of bolt holes line up to my frame. So I am not entirely sure. Also the hand brake I have has a funky jog in the pawl release rod.
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Re: Clutch Lever Position

Post by Will_Vanderburg » Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:06 pm

Well, that was easy to figure out.

The brake lever cam on my running car is 3 inches tall. The cam on the bare frame with just an engine is FOUR inches tall.

It's never gonna work. LOL
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Re: Clutch Lever Position

Post by Mark Gregush » Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:46 pm

I second that you have a TT part, which has a taller cam.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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