Examining My First Clutch Pushrod

Examining My First Clutch Pushrod 27 Mar 2006 18:27 #34778

skippr76KZ
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Was putting back together my "clutch release" mechanism. Was wondering about the clutch pushrod. The rod is in nice and tight and will remove fairly easily (but does bind a little. I've had the motor rebuilt and clutch rebuilt and there's no oil in the engine yet. It just seemed that the rod should have some type of lubrication before I place it back. It is dry. Does it get it from engine oil? Or should I lube it?

1976 KZ900LTD Fully Restored
2000 Vulcan FI Classic
1998 Ducati ST2, Gone

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Examining My First Clutch Pushrod 27 Mar 2006 18:59 #34782

wireman Visitor	smear a little assembly lube on there oil will not stay put if it is going to be a while before motor is run.
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Examining My First Clutch Pushrod 27 Mar 2006 19:58 #34807

skippr76KZ Topic Author Offline User Posts: 184 Thank you received: 1	As always, thank you wireman! 1976 KZ900LTD Fully Restored 2000 Vulcan FI Classic 1998 Ducati ST2, Gone
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Examining My First Clutch Pushrod 27 Mar 2006 20:01 #34810

wireman Visitor	dont thank me ,we're all in this together.im pullin for ya! (my other favorite canadian,besides scrapper.red green!)
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Examining My First Clutch Pushrod 27 Mar 2006 20:15 #34819

77KZ650 Offline User Posts: 1397 Thank you received: 7	wireman wrote: dont thank me ,we're all in this together.im pullin for ya! (my other favorite canadian,besides scrapper.red green!) keep yer stick on the ice;) I'll have to make a note to do the same when I put my motor together. Good tip Wireman 07 MDP Rookie of the Year 01 ZX-12R street/drag bike. 8.97 @155.7 pump gas, dot tires, no bars, no power adders. top speed in the 1/4: 161MPH
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Examining My First Clutch Pushrod 27 Mar 2006 21:28 #34849

Shoe48 Offline User Live each day as it is your last Posts: 762 Thank you received: 5	I used white grease for my two cents ,, Dont forget the ball bearing
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Examining My First Clutch Pushrod 28 Mar 2006 13:29 #35001

skippr76KZ Topic Author Offline User Posts: 184 Thank you received: 1	The ball bearing.....hmmm... I sure hope my most excellent engine mechanic left that in there when he re-did the clutch. Is there anyway of knowing/removing/checking for that ball bearing? I'm assuming it's there. Perhaps the clutch pushrod only extends so many millimeters with or without the ball bearing. 1976 KZ900LTD Fully Restored 2000 Vulcan FI Classic 1998 Ducati ST2, Gone
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Examining My First Clutch Pushrod 28 Mar 2006 13:33 #35002

Nevco48 Offline User Posts: 579 Thank you received: 3	77KZ650 wrote: wireman wrote: dont thank me ,we're all in this together.im pullin for ya! (my other favorite canadian,besides scrapper.red green!) keep yer stick on the ice;) Remember, if the girls don't find you handsome, make sure they find you handy!
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Examining My First Clutch Pushrod 29 Mar 2006 06:22 #35138

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The ball bearing comes out the clutch side when the clutch pusher mechanism is removed. It is a 3/8" ball bearing and needs no lubrication. Its purpose is to buffer the pusher and push rod so they don't weld from heat. Lubrication only attacts dirt. The same for the push rod. It should be left dry. There will always be a little friction pulling it out as it comes out through an oil seal. Lubing the push rod will only cause it to attract gunk.

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