bobkandren
New member
Hello folks, I'm in the process of taking apart the primary drive of my 1982 Jota to get at the clutch plates, which I believe are stuck fast together. I've discussed this with Paul but seem to have reached a roadblock. Perhaps some of you have some ideas as to how to proceed. I've removed the ignition and pulled off the primary cover after loosening the chain tensioner. I next removed the chain tensioner. Next off came the clutch "hub" snap ring and shim. Then I removed the 8 six mm hex bolts and that round plate (fastened by them) and wiggled off the clutch sprocket and primary chain. Next, I tried to slide off the clutch drum but no dice. It just seem locked/stuck on??? I tried the heat gun and tapping with a plastic hammer to no avail. The Jota has sat for about 15 years. I recently converted from hydraulic to cable operated clutch and in squeezing the clutch lever, it felt right but the clutch would no disengage. That's why I believe that the plates are stuck together. Right now I've slackened the cable while I try to get everything apart. I've though of fabricating a puller that would attach to the 8 threaded holes in the 'posts"(sticking out of the drum) that have the cush rubbers on them with a large center bolt which would tighten/push onto the mainshaft to pull the drum outward. Any ideas would be appreciated. Bob Andren
