Idler Gear and Clutch Bearing Re-sleeve Service

[muttsnuts]

I am just in the throws of finishing off some replacement bearings for the idler gear (kick starter to clutch gear) and also the big clutch bearing that wears out (the pressed in sintered bronze one).

I'll be doing these for all customer engines that come in for repair/overhaul going forward as nearly everyone these days are knackered, but I am also considering offering this service to those who would like it done

I am not fully firm on prices yet, but I think the idler gear bearing replacement will be approx £10 to £12 and the clutch bearing approx £30 to £35, which will have a bearing made to fit your inner bearing (the large steel scrolled bearing that runs between the bearing and the main shaft) so that any wear is taken out

So just wondering what sort of interest there would be, I am not going to sell the bearings seperately (so don't ask), it will be an offered service, so sending your gears/clutch etc to me as I'll be making the bearings in batches

I'll also look to offer a walking in service for those close to me, but that's a little way off as I need to get a few things made to make the job quick to do and less manual

I am still doing the needle roller bearing conversions for the idler gear for those who want that instead

Anyway, any thoughts/feedback would be good

[JonW]

Great idea. Wish someone local to me could do this.

[4l04ever]

It might be worth doing the bushes in two of the output gears too as they seem to wear a lot.

[muttsnuts]

Jan 10, 2022 22:26:55 GMT 1 4l04ever said:

It might be worth doing the bushes in two of the output gears too as they seem to wear a lot.

yeah, need to look at that as well Rob, just think these items are all wearing out and buggering other stuff up and its a small cost to repair them once set up, don't get me wrong, its not exactly been cheap to sort this, but when parts are no longer serviceable or available, then something needs to be done !

[rigga]

Great idea to offer the bearing upgrades whilst engines are in for work, anything to future proof these motors.

[midlifecrisisrd]

Clutch bearing is a must 👍

Steve

[dusty350]

I would definitely do it on future engine builds. Makes perfect sense to future proof those parts.


Dusty

[shaunthe2nd]

Sounds like another great service you are offering Dave. I suspect the pop in service will include tea and biscuits.

[oldbritguy]

Great idea Dave and a definite for the clutch.
I have one needing done so looking forward to you getting up and running.
John.