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Clutch cable wing nut bottomed out -- no more turns
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 1:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Clutch cable wing nut bottomed out -- no more turns Reply with quote

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Keep in mind the wingnut and clutch arm have matching bumps/divots to keep the wingnut from turning once you set it. With washers, it will be free to spin and may loosen a little with each clutch actuation.


… is a short-term fix - put on a nut and put the wing-nut aside - z
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 3:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Clutch cable wing nut bottomed out -- no more turns Reply with quote

ZENVWDRIVER wrote:
KTPhil wrote:
Keep in mind the wingnut and clutch arm have matching bumps/divots to keep the wingnut from turning once you set it. With washers, it will be free to spin and may loosen a little with each clutch actuation.


… is a short-term fix - put on a nut and put the wing-nut aside - z


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