installing new clutch casing gasket query please

[steelhorseangel]

hi wingers

the nos engine is now fitted.
however the mechanic phoned
to advise that there is a leak
from the clutch cover gasket.

can you replace the gasket with
the engine in the bike please?

many thanks everyone!

regards

angel

[steelhorseangel]

hi wingers

does anyone have an answer
to the above question please?

many thanks everyone!

angel

[SIR tricky]

I do believe you can if it is the cover... different part No's for different years

[Frank]

If you can replace the gasket why can't you replace the clutch? I don't think there is room to get the bolts out and slide the cover off? The bolts may slide back enough to install a new gasket by cutting it and adding some sealer at that spot but how will you remove the old gasket? Or were you just gonna add it? I think if you can get the cover back at all I would try some 3-Bond 1194 gasket sealer.

Did he try just tightening it first?

[SIR tricky]

I believe you can change the plates but not the basket with the engine in the bike.... never done it but so I have heard..

[Frank]

That would make sense, I would just have to get under there and have a look. I've just heard you have to pull the motor to replace the clutch?

[steelhorseangel]

hi frank and Sir tricky!

have you been knighted since we
last chatted tricky?
i shall bow down and kiss your ring,
comes to mind.

many thanks for your replies.

no need to change the clutch
plates as a nos engine, carbs and starter
has been sourced. for some reason
my friend bill the mechanic advised
me that the nos engine had a leak
at the clutch cover.

So it's possible to replace the
gasket only. I'm new to wings and
bill has been rebuilding them in
the uk since 1984. his workshop
is awesome!

thanks again wingers!

regards

angel