1956 Matchless 350
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Re: 1956 Matchless 350
The spring adjustment given in manuals is largely a starting point when setting up a reassembled clutch. It is not necessarily the best adjustment but is given to ensure that you start off with each spring applying the same force. Ideally you want just enough tension on the springs (to prevent clutch slip) as this will result in the lightest action at the h/bar lever. If your clutch isn't slipping I doubt very much that spring pressure is causing the rattling.
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Re: 1956 Matchless 350
Is the rattling simply a sign that the new plates, presumably assembled dry, are freeing off properly and chattering inside the basket? The slots in the clutch basket are probably by now noticeably wider than the tangs on the clutch plates allowing more movement. Ive had this on a couple of clutches Ive rebuilt - its gradually disappeared over time, I expect as the plates pick up a little oil and drag just enough to stop it. If everything works as it should and the pressure plate isnt catching the chaincase when the clutch is operated, I wouldnt worry about it yet.
Occasional grating going in to first gear - or others if changes are rushed - isnt unusual and varies between boxes. A low tickover speed when engaging first helps. Unless it's a modern BMW box of course
Steve
Occasional grating going in to first gear - or others if changes are rushed - isnt unusual and varies between boxes. A low tickover speed when engaging first helps. Unless it's a modern BMW box of course
Steve
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Re: 1956 Matchless 350
Indeed. That's what prompted my question:
but no answer given.
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Re: 1956 Matchless 350
Hi every one. Thanks for the help. I've come to the conclusion with your views it probably is the plates wearing in? Now it's just the occasional crunch going into gears that really make me wince. Is it me or the bike??
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Re: 1956 Matchless 350
I have never managed to get a Burman B52 box crunch free on engaging first by comparison I can get a CP box totally silent. Worth checking that the spring pressure plate is lifting exactly flat by sighting it against a fixed point or attaching a pointer. Usually it requires winding some of the springs in or out. Only adjust by 1/4 of a turn each time, and perhaps an 1/8 of a turn on the ones either side.
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Re: 1956 Matchless 350
Hi
I think this may be down to it being a wet clutch, the B52, (GB), gearbox on my Ariel FH selects first from starting crunch free, however the clutch is dry. The clutch is also free after months of inactivity.
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Re: 1956 Matchless 350
Nine times out of ten my B52 has crunched a bit when selecting 1st gear. In fact when I've been queuing to leave on section and Jampot rally runs the sound of 1st being selected by those around me has been commonplace and part of the departure hustle and excitement. How we all must be missing the Jampot rallies.
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Re: 1956 Matchless 350
+1 for the rallies and echo the comments about B52 crunch from first. Even the XJ600 Yamaha sometimes crunches from first if I forget to disengage the clutch and blip the throttle a couple of times after first start up.
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