Ghostrider Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 After 104k the clutch has finally started slipping on my 36/2 Doused the bolts in Plusgas and cracked them off, no problem. Ok, so does anyone know how to get a crankcase off, that has been sitting for 20yrs? I've tried rocking it, shaking it, tapping it and swearing at it - none have worked so far. Is there a technique that I or the Haynes don't know about? The manual says 'lift the crankcase away'... ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Captain 80s Posted September 20, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2017 I find when they are that old it usually takes a couple smacks with a piece of hard wood to get that first change in "tone", telling you that the cover is starting to release. Large leather mallet also works. Some bike have some "leverage" tabs that can be CAREFULLY used to help. Not recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 I've got a 16oz 'camping' mallet that I was tapping all around the case with but didn't want to hit it too hard as it's cast alloy. I know that there are a couple of locating dowels in there too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Woodie Posted September 20, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2017 I am not sure about 3rd or 4th gens but my 6th had a tab on the bolt hole at the top near the oil filler neck. a Lever bar behind that to apply a little outward pressure and than gave it a good larruping with a rubber camping mallet. Once it had started to move I used some little wooden wedges driven into the gap. 'twer well and truly stuck on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR Capt.Bob Posted September 20, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted September 20, 2017 I had to use a long brass drift pin against the faint leverage points I could find. From the other side of the bike i hit sharply with a brass mallet with increasing power until it started to give. Then it practically fell off. Had to hit it harder than i felt comfortable with to get it started though. If your clutch basket may need some attention too at 104k miles. I took a fine file to all the slots to smooth out all the indentations. Pay very careful of the order you put the plates back on or you get the pleasure of opening it back up again like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thanks for the replies, fellas. I've given up this evening. Time for a cup of tea and try again tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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