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Post by philip on Dec 28, 2014 7:31:09 GMT -6
Hello, new to the forum, but I've already gotten a lot of good information here. Thanks. I recently got a 1988 454 that's been sitting in a shed for 10 years. I've done all the major things and got it running, but now the chain is loose, so when I try to start it, it sounds awful and only turns over every once in a while. I understand there is no tensioner in there. Has someone successfully tensioned one of these? I was thinking of drilling out the two holes in the chain guide to turn them into slots, so I could slide it over to the left to tension it. Then I would maybe put some lock washers on the bolts to keep the plate from slipping. Has anyone tried this?
Philip
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Post by eaglerider on Dec 28, 2014 11:52:10 GMT -6
more likely the starter clutch, rather than the chain. This is a common problem after a number of years and miles. there are numerous posts about checking and replacing/repairing the starter clutch here on the forum.
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Post by Blaine on Dec 28, 2014 14:01:26 GMT -6
more likely the starter clutch, rather than the chain. This is a common problem after a number of years and miles. there are numerous posts about checking and replacing/repairing the starter clutch here on the forum. Yep.Starter clutch!!
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Post by philip on Feb 8, 2015 7:11:44 GMT -6
You guys were right, it was the starter clutch. I tried a few things to fix it, and finally had some luck
1. I stretched out the springs thinking they weren't pushing the rollers tight enough. (that didn't work) 2. I ordered new rollers and springs and replaced the old ones. (had the same slipping problem) 3. I took some 320 grit sandpaper to the rollers and the part of the sprocket where they are supposed to grip. I sanded them cross-ways, so they would get more grip. (now there's no slipping)
I would encourage people to try this method before buying new parts, it worked a lot better than the new parts for me. It doesn't slip at all.
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Post by tinlizzie37 on Feb 10, 2015 19:58:44 GMT -6
When your in looking at the starter clutch, Pay attention to the driven gear, because a lot of times, they develop a small crack, causing the slippage. I bought mine with a bad clutch, pretty darn cheap, because the party was told the job required a lot of expensive parts, and labor. The gear was cracked and chain broken, with some parts bent. I bought a used clutch assembly, with all the parts from a 500 with 800 miles, from a MC salvage yard. Make sure all parts are cleaned of oil, and use the blue loc- tite to put the 3 screws in. I've picked up extra parts such as an extra clutch assembly, stator and pick ups,with cover, plus an extra geared belt. The job was very easy to do and I made my own gasket. It cost me less the $80.00. Bob
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