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From: tatge@hpfcms.UUCP (tatge)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: welding your clutch linkage
Message-ID: <43300016@hpfcms.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 8-Apr-85 10:42:00 EST
Article-I.D.: hpfcms.43300016
Posted: Mon Apr  8 10:42:00 1985
Date-Received: Sun, 14-Apr-85 02:43:57 EST
Organization: Hewlett-Packard - Fort Collins, CO
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Nf-From: hpfcms!tatge    Apr  8 07:42:00 1985

I just finished finished rebuilding my RZ350 engine (gawd it's fast now)
and had the clutch pushrods, lever, and ball weld themselves together in
about 10 miles.  I've tried to figure out what happened but it's still
mostly a mystery.  Anybody ever have this happen?  Know what caused it?

It seems that my primary push rod adjusting screw adjusted itself and 
took all of the free play out of the assembly.  This would leave the 
poor secondary rod forced against the lever all the time and I certainly
see how that could cause problems.  But I don't know why the screw would
adjust itself.  Anyway, when I get my new transmission main shaft and 
all the clutch parts I'd really like to know what happened.  Any ideas?

Thanks,

                   George Tatge
		   Fort Collins, CO
		   ihnp4!hpfcla!tatge

Todays Safety Tip:

	When sliding down the road after a bad spill, always count to
	three when you think you've stopped, then check again before
	standing up.  Standing up at 30 mph tends to make you fall
	down again.

p.s. Actually, even though this sounds like one of my sarcastic safety
tips, you would be surprised to see how many racers forget to wait
until they are stopped before trying to stand up.  Of course, most
people learn after one time.