Rowtrac help needed

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi, I have an early Rowtrac i.e before the number 5 and steering clutches were added. Usual story, it has been stood up for years and I’ve been doing bits to it on and off for about the last 5 years. It’s nearly at the stage of trying the engine but I can’t get the clutch to hold in the disengaged position.

Any thoughts on this would be great!

Many thanks.

[andyfrost]

It works on an “over centre ” principal , it sounds to me that it needs simple adjustment. I assume you have checked that it is actually disengaging , the cones had a habit of sticking together if they had been standing unused for long periods.

Andy.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Hi, thanks for your reply. The clutch drum is off at the moment and when the lever is operated you can see the shoe moving back and forth. I have tried the threaded adjustment and the different pin holes at the gearbox end. All seems free and as it should be.

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