savage x clutch install problem help!

[kpc5772]

hi ya all
new to 3 shoe clutch install,not sure if i did it right no tension on the shoes from the spring,is that ok springs are intact where the should

be on shaft nut,just want to make sure before installing back into my truck ????

 

[NitroR/C]

The springs should be mounted on the shaft seat (nut). From the photo it looks like the masses are loose and not in place....

 

[gandalfnz]

The shoes must be tensioned, otherwise you will not be able to even start your truck (on ground).

 

[cbaker65]

As you slide the shoe & spring on to the pin ,take the screw driver an guide the end of the spring
towards the rear of the shoe an push down over the clutch nut at same time ,you will feel the tension
instantly on the screw driver ,it may take you trying a couple times because it is hard ,but you will
get the hang of it!
I usually use a small allen wrench to keep the spring in its place in the shoe while I get it started
on to the pin on the flywheel ,that helps!..

That is the way I do it ,but they do sell a clutch tool to do this!..

 

[kpc5772]

The springs are on the shaft nut should the cluch pads spring back or be free to move

 

[tudordewolf]

The springs are on the shaft nut should the cluch pads spring back or be free to move

They should be pretty tightly held inwards, to the point that they audibly snap back when you lift them slightly with your nail. It's a bit tricky to get them installed, the short leg of the spring needs to go the "hard way" around the nut, in the direction that would tension the shoe to pull inwards, as you slide the clutch shoe onto the flywheel.

Don't lift them too far once you've got them installed to avoid damaging the spring.