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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB350/400 => Topic started by: Athame57 on March 25, 2024, 05:49:58 PM

Title: Seized clutch adjuster bolt.
Post by: Athame57 on March 25, 2024, 05:49:58 PM

I've got a seized clutch adjuster bolt meaning I couldn't fit and adjust a new cable as per book. My clutch is working ok but engaging rather late. My efforts to release the clutch adjuster bolt from it's hole in the clutch cover had me go blue in the face before... Banzai ..I had twisted clean in half a socket reducer.  :o
Thing is maybe this had saved me from stripping the thread in the clutch housing itself. The question is if that ends up happening when I get this sorted can it be fixed with an insert?

Title: Re: Seized clutch adjuster bolt.
Post by: taysidedragon on March 25, 2024, 08:40:42 PM

Soak it in lots of releasing oil- WD40 will do if you have nothing else. Use heat on it as well if you can.
It may take a few days but keep trying. 

Title: Re: Seized clutch adjuster bolt.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on March 25, 2024, 10:26:18 PM

I would add also when the lock screw is undone try tightening it a little working back & forth once the heat & Plus Gas has done its magic.

I'm sending you a PM.