Clutch Idler Shaft Mod

[Anglo Traction 761]

Ok yes I'm lazy for not dismantling the relevant parts and properly repairing the shaft, but realised that the very small bearing surface on the R/H end of the shaft where it passes through the Frame needs enlarging. Also, I had problems trying to remove the Spirol Pin on the left Brake rod Arm(6-10) -

So I chose the easy way out, plus increased the shaft bearing surface at the wear point by about 600% and in 3 planes (fwds,up and down).

Found the perfect bearing which is about 1.1/2" long, 3 sides square and 1 side open. Hard cast brass with exactly 1/2" internal dims, so the shaft fits perfectly inside it.

Cut a 1/4" 90 deg angled plate down, spotted through the spare hole in the frame nearest the Transmission and tapped the hole 5/16" x 18 (SAE/UNC) in the plate.

Bonded the bearing to the plate by tapping,screwing and soldering.

Fixed in place after packing with grease-

 

Bolt position through the Frame, seen through the Gear slelector gate-

 

 

Nice and smooth now, only noise is the usual 'Belt Slap' on the inside of the cover. 

 

   

Edited September 30, 2018 by Anglo Traction