Clutch adjustment loss

[Weg]

A few weeks back, clutch pedal needed adjusting as it was getting low down.
Re-set on cable adjuster, all fine.
It has now started dropping down again so decided to investigate.
Clutch cable was ok both ends so engine out.
Had to make up a new wheeled dolly as my build-height engine stand is in use.
First inspection showed no problem with cable.
Roller thrust bearing looked ok so delve deeper.
Next job is out into the yard for gunk and pressure wash, ready for splitting gearbox from engine.
Report tomorrow. It's now officially bank holiday.

[Weg]

The only obvious wear I can see is on the thrust needle roller, which would hardly throw the adjustment out.
Turned the washers over to present a smooth face to the bearing.
All looking clean at the clutch end with no dust residue.
Put back together, oid change while acccessible, refitted and ready to road test tomorrow.

[Weg]

That was oil change not oid.

Great result, well worth the effort.
Clutch now working smoothly. How much was due to the thrust bearing or having greased the cable, I'm not sure.
I'll be getting a new thrust bearing ready for next time the engine comes out.

[peakrock]

Related to this topic: I decided to adjust the clutch cable on my Type 3 after lots of driving including the 3 wheeler meet in Germany and the Peak District meet. I looked on the web at how the clutch is adjusted on the California Guzzi donor and the advice is to pull the clutch arm back until it touches the frame and then set the adjusting screw and lock nut such that there is a small amount of clearance between the arm and the thrust bearing rod. I followed this principle on the Triking although the clutch arm could come such a long way back that I would run out of thread on the adjusting screw for the lock nut. I adjusted it so the lock nut has a couple of turns on the adjusting screw thread and the end result is that the clutch feels less in or out and it’s easier to feel the biting point when pulling away. Gear changes also feel better.

Where do other owners set their clutch arm adjustment?

Dave

[Throwley]

I set mine so the midpoint of the lever throw arc comes at 90° to the pushrod.