Clutch Arm / Fork Swap Be3 To Be1

[stuart 31 3 Cars]

I'm swapping over the clutch arm / fork from my BE3 to my new BE1 as I've heard that the clutch operation is much improved.

 

I've removed everything from the BE1 which was fairly straight forward but I can't seem to get the clutch fork far enough clear of the bottom pivot to remove it out of the BE3. The problem is that the input shaft is in the way and I can't move the arm around far enough for the fork to swing clear due to the arm hitting the box casing.

 

I want to take the arm off, or at least rotate it around on the fork slightly but can't seem to removed the bolt / pin that holds it in place.

It has what looks like a bolt but with no head on it...not sure if this is how it's supposed to be? I've tried knocking it out lightly but don't want to strip the threads if it's a bolt.

 

Can anyone tell me how I can get the fork / arm out of the BE3?

 

I've looked through the haynes and done a few searches but can't find a solution...

 

Cheers

 

Stu

[welshpug 1,661]

its just a pin, 7mm diameter IIRC.

[tony perks 1]

Undo the nut off the pin (if its still there), then hit the pin out, with a punch and a hammer, get some new fork arm bushes from the dealer they are about £5 the pair and away you go.

[luggy 13]

Undo the nut off the pin (if its still there), then hit the pin out, with a punch and a hammer

 

Failing that cut the threaded end of the off with a hacksaw, centre punch it then use a 4mm HSS bit and drill the fecker out

Edited October 28, 2009 by luggy

[stuart 31 3 Cars]

Failing that cut the threaded end of the off with a hacksaw, centre punch it then use a 4mm HSS bit and drill the fecker out

 

That's looking like this is going to be the way forward here unfortunately...

 

Cheers lads

 

Stu

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Just buy a complete new arm as the rusty end's don;t help, Only £55.00 new for the kit with a stronger Arm too

[welshpug 1,661]

217521 FORK BEARING 1.15 GBP

 

211525 FORK LEVER 54.24 GBP

 

217520 FORK BEARING 1.35 GBP

 

217206 PIN 2.49 GBP

 

£59 odd (+VAT, but before any discount)

 

 

 

Miles any idea what the difference is between the yellow and white bushes? changeover was 1st april 93.

Edited October 29, 2009 by welshpug

[stuart 31 3 Cars]

217521 FORK BEARING 1.15 GBP

 

211525 FORK LEVER 54.24 GBP

 

217520 FORK BEARING 1.35 GBP

 

217206 PIN 2.49 GBP

 

£59 odd (+VAT, but before any discount)

 

 

 

Miles any idea what the difference is between the yellow and white bushes? changeover was 1st april 93.

 

Thanks for that, tried knocking it out yesterday but was totally seized so looks like I'll be drilling it out then...

 

That seems a lot for the fork, mines not too rusty so think I'll try salvaging it first.