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Message started by nooner on 07/09/12 at 11:17:41

Title: Questions About Putting in the Verslavy
Post by nooner on 07/09/12 at 11:17:41

I have read Verslagen1's post about checking the tensioner but being a novice wrencher I need just a little more clarification.

To disengage the clutch, is bending the tab to release the cable all that needs to be done? If I break the tab is there a specific size cotter pin I need?

Do you have any suggestions about removing the gasket residue from the clutch cover and exhaust header - any special tool or cleaner?

My verslavy, like the one in Verslagen1's picture, has a yellow plastic piece on the bottom. I'm guessing that it is holding the pieces together. At what point during the installation does the plastic come out? Are there any particular steps to secure the verslavy?

Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Questions About Putting in the Verslavy
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/09/12 at 11:29:32

That "gate" should open & close a few times before it snaps, if it does, a piece of wire or a small cotter pin will handle it.

A crescent wrench to rotate the clutch lever by the engine, & you should be ready to pull the side off,,
well,, youll need to get the header off, pull the whole thing, muffler & all,
Look at how the muffler mounts, pay attention to the steel tube inserts in the bushings, Bust it loose back there, then take the header bolts out,, wouldn't hurt to go ahead & bust them loose before the back, just leave them to keep things steady.

Title: Re: Questions About Putting in the Verslavy
Post by verslagen1 on 07/09/12 at 11:47:06

33323233382F5D0 wrote:

Do you have any suggestions about removing the gasket residue from the clutch cover and exhaust header - any special tool or cleaner?

Because you're a novice, it's difficult to suggest a method to you. Usually, I just use a woodchisel. But for you, I might suggest a plastic scraper, like for ice. Take care not to dig into the surface and you'll be fine. A nylon rotary brush on a dremel works well too.

Quote:

My verslavy, like the one in Verslagen1's picture, has a yellow plastic piece on the bottom. I'm guessing that it is holding the pieces together. At what point during the installation does the plastic come out? Are there any particular steps to secure the verslavy?

Put it on the post, put the shoulder bolt on, put the retaining ring on, pull the tab. Not much to it.

Title: Re: Questions About Putting in the Verslavy
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/09/12 at 11:54:24

If aluminum is being moved, the gasket removal isnt going well,,If you have good hand /eye stuff & can run a blade, then a wood chisel could be your friend, Or, a Big Mistake, YOu cant just take it & run it down the aluminum case & scrap0e the gasket off, you remove the gasket surgically.
Put the beveled edge down & use the back of the bevel to set the height of the edge, I slice across the face of the gasket & move slowly down the surface, I almost never go straight down the length of the part when its aluminum,

Glue your new gasket to the cover & use grease on the other side & you wont have to peel a gasket next time you go in,

Title: Re: Questions About Putting in the Verslavy
Post by rfw2003 on 07/09/12 at 12:02:37

For gasket removal I've always used 3m Roloc Surface Conditioning discs. Medium for steel/cast iron surfaces and Fine for aluminum surfaces. Never had a problem with them and never seemed to remove any of the metal. Here is a link to what I'm talking about for the Roloc discs

http://www.abrasivesaver.com/catalog/3M_Roloc_Surface_Conditioning_Discs-89-1.html

I buy them locally in bulk.

R.F.

Title: Re: Questions About Putting in the Verslavy
Post by nooner on 07/09/12 at 13:14:53

Thanks for the tips guys. I appreciate your help!

Title: Re: Questions About Putting in the Verslavy
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/09/12 at 13:19:31

That thing the clutch cable goes in? Make sure its UP when the side goes on,

Title: Re: Questions About Putting in the Verslavy
Post by Digger on 07/31/12 at 21:21:02

34203174767675460 wrote:

For you guys using the rotary tools....how do you keep from throwing debris into the engine? Other than that little unknown, I kinda like the idea.

TIA!

Title: Re: Questions About Putting in the Verslavy
Post by rfw2003 on 08/01/12 at 10:24:34

745957575542300 wrote:

[quote author=34203174767675460 link=1341857862/0#4 date=1341860557]For gasket removal I've always used 3m Roloc Surface Conditioning discs. Medium for steel/cast iron surfaces and Fine for aluminum surfaces. Never had a problem with them and never seemed to remove any of the metal. Here is a link to what I'm talking about for the Roloc discs

http://www.abrasivesaver.com/catalog/3M_Roloc_Surface_Conditioning_Discs-89-1.html

I buy them locally in bulk.

R.F.

For you guys using the rotary tools....how do you keep from throwing debris into the engine? Other than that little unknown, I kinda like the idea.

TIA![/quote]
Paper towels

Title: Re: Questions About Putting in the Verslavy
Post by SaVaGeEaRL on 08/01/12 at 17:04:43

I use the green plastic discs for removing gaskets on aluminum. 2 reasons. 1 they won't in any way remove any aluminum. And 2. if your doing engine work and the small abrasives from 3m discs get into the oil, they will destroy the rod and main bearings. Even if you change the oil, you will prolly still have small amounts and it doesn't take much.