Hi guys - does anyone know fi the clutch removal tool P162 (in the NOC shop) shown as suitable an AMC clutch, will fit a '55 ES2 (Norton) clutch?
Ta
George
If you have to use a puller…
If you have to use a puller it’s sometimes because a badly made spider is beginning to fail and it’s register is beginning to ride over the end of the box shaft . This is not helped by the high tightening torque that is often used ( 70 foot pounds) . I use 45 with some nut retainer and a close fitting spring washer. if this is the case the situation will get worse till damage occurs to the shaft. RGM spiders have the correct detail .
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Thanks guys. I had a lot of…
Thanks guys. I had a lot of trouble in the past with the clutch retaining nut loosening so the last time I really gave it sone welly. I'm now reaping the rewards! I'll inspect the spider closely. Cant; say I'm looking forward to fitting the rubbers if I need a new one.
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It occurs to me that, if a…
It occurs to me that, if a puller should not be necessary (as I have often read) how come a special tool i readily available? Removal must be known problem?
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Hi George, I had a problem…
Hi George, I had a problem with an orriginal 1960 spider that when closely inspected was a very weak design . you have to compare with a new one to spot the difference .
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Haha! So I have to buy a new…
Haha! So I have to buy a new one to see if I need a new one? Having bought it I may as well fit it. Any thoughts on which of the usual suspects it's best to buy from to get a good one?
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AMC laid claims to lots of things, but most of it remained substantially Norton. I'm not sure why the shop refer to it as an AMC clutch extractor. It is really a "Pre-Commando heavyweight clutch tool" (I don't know about the lightweights !)
You may not need a puller at all. The shaft is parallel, but they do sometimes stick.
This is the original 1940s Norton extractor.