Proper torque for clutch bolt

[alswagg]

What is the proper torque for the primary clutch bolt? I was thinking 70lbs but not sure.

 

[daman]

1-tighten to 87 ft lb
2- loosen bolt back up completely
3-retighten to 43 ft lb

 

[alswagg]

thanks
Al

 

[journeyman]

1-tighten to 87 ft lb
2- loosen bolt back up completely
3-retighten to 43 ft lb

ditto!! I usually go 80/loosen/43

 

[daman]

yep i've done that too...

 

[musselman]

How do you guys keep the crank from turning when torquing the clutch bolt?

 

[daman]

I have a clutch holder tool i use but when i didn't i just sliped a piece wood
through the clutch rested on the bottom then TQ down.

 

[musselman]

Ok thanks i just didn't want to damage the clutch.

 

[journeyman]

I use a crow bar through the clutch towers, but be gentle and don't bind your primary clutch spring. I normally have someone else hold the bar.

 

[Dave M]

I just grab hold of the primary....not that hard to do.

 

[daman]

I just grab hold of the primary....not that hard to do.

will torqueing it to 85 ft lbs?!?!

 

[staggs65]

I just grab hold of the primary....not that hard to do.

the most important lesson here is don't mess with Dave M, seriously

 

[daman]

the most important lesson here is don't mess with Dave M, seriously

i guess......lol

 

[Dr. FeeLGooD]

I am not sure about this one but one guy I know puts a length of new starter rope in through a spark plug hole and turns the piston against it and the head. He says hes been doing this for 25 years. :l