Flywheel removal

The temptation exists to provide excessive lubrication to this part. Try to avoid it.

The bearing should be pre-lubricated with just enough grease to wet all the needle bearings. If it is not, then work some grease in, enough to get all the needles wet, and remove the rest. Pay attention to the differences between the crank end of the bearing and the flywheel end. The flywheel end probably has a little rubber seal. There is no need to supply extra lubrication, unless you want it leaking all over the clutch surfaces. Since the transmission pilot shaft rides directly on the needle bearings, inspect and clean the surface of the shaft before reassembly. If this is worn, then you may have problems, manifested as popping out of gear.

A guy I knew in the seventies would disassemble the transmission sometimes, to get at the pilot shaft, which he used as an alignment tool. He was a show off, but beautiful to watch in action. If you need an alignment tool, you know where to find it. :o)

Earle

That sounds right. As Earl mentions, you don't want too much in there.

Mike

Carl Saiyed wrote:

More than enough. See my other post. Good luck!

Earle