Hi Damian,


I will say that you'll require a new Clutch half and I'm pretty sure it would've originally been fitted with a 5/8 unit if the original engine was still fitted to it, but yours seems to have probably been replaced with one of the same type that has no throttle cable connected to the handle bar controller and also fitted with an unusually supplied 3/4 size PTO shaft.

The only way to get the thrust bearing safely out is to use a 3 jaw expanding end slide hammer.
Failing that you can use a pin punch and poke it in through the engine PTO shaft side of the clutch and gently tap it out moving the punch around the inner race while tapping it softly. No hard blows here as you'll stuff it up. Generally you should never apply pressure on the inner race but in this instance you have absolutely no choice. Technically speaking these bearings were a one of use and designed to be thrown out and replaced at the same time as the clutch half body.

Once you have the bearing out successfully soak it in petrol to thoroughly clean it out and then blow compressed air through the very slim openings around the inner race to completely dry it out.

Here comes the hard part. Find a small syringe (Chemist) and fill it with grease and squeeze grease in through those slim openings. Push the inner race inwards so it runs smoothly and work the grease around. You won't require massive amounts that's for sure.

Confirm that engine PTO shaft diameter first before you buy a new clutch body as they ain't cheap any more.


Cheers,
BB.

I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.