C: Clutch Undersize C3 shaft

[highbury731]

My vernier says the PD22 and PD24 bushes are right on 1.25", but there is too much clearance. C3 shoe carrier is about 1.245", with around 5 thou running clearance. That is too much, and new bushes will not cure it. So, do I ignore the issue, buy a new C3, or find a way to increase the C3 shaft by around .003"? A friend suggests nickel plating, I was thinking of hard chrome.
Suggestions?

 

[teunvandriel]

Hard chrome!!!

 

[greg brillus]

With the price or electro plating these days, just buy a new one.

 

[oexing]

Agree, Greg ! If it was my bike I´d likely skim the C 3 shaft in the lathe and fabricate 2 bushes to size. The seal between bushes shall not induce much friction else the clutch will drag a bit when selecting first gear . So a x-ring would be nice , with some grease in its groove, but an o-ring with minimal nip is allright I´d think.

Vic

 

[passenger0_0]

I would be reluctant to use a vernier caliper expecting it to accurately read to 0.001" as it just isn't possible. Digital or not.
Best us use proper measuring equipment if you're planning on making any comparison or changes.

 

[litnman]

A Speedy Sleeve may do the trick. Specs give details on fitting them. Speedi Sleeve is another brand.

 

[Gene Nehring]

A Speedy Sleeve may do the trick. Specs give details on fitting them. Speedi Sleeve is another brand.View attachment 60329

This is exactly what I did a year or so ago. Worked a great.

 

[litnman]

Do you recall the part # you used?

 

[Gene Nehring]

Do you recall the part # you used?

I don’t, but I’ll try to look it up. I do remember it being a bit of a pain to get on.

 

[highbury731]

That sounds like a neat solution. If you can spot the part number, that will be great. I do favour emendment over replacement..