26 JD trans spacer

[58pan]

Is there a spacer between the sprocket nut and the clutch hub. I'm try'in to help a friend out and I'm not sure but it seems that there should be one.

[sswaney]

Yes. It is a large diameter washer/spacer. It is used to set up the clutch housing end play. It is about the diameter of the thrust surface on the back of the clutch housing and is a close fit on the main shaft.

[indianut]

What should the End Play be on the Clutch Basket? Thanks.

[Steve Slocombe]

Harley looks for about 0.005" end play on the clutch basket. This is set by using varying thicknesses of the 2500-19 hardened thrust washer that goes under the clutch roller bearing. In practice I reckon it's less critical. In particular, too thick a washer binds up the clutch. Gearbox mainshaft end float is set separately by screwing in the ball bearing holder on the kicker side of the gearbox. Again 0.005" seems a good number, and I start by tightening the ball bearing holder until the box locks up, then taking it out about one third turn to get it free running. The spacer collar 2239-25 you asked about earlier goes under the countershaft sprocket and around the stub shaft of the main drive gear.

[58pan]

Thanks I'll let my friend know.

[58pan]

told my friend that and he would like to know where he can get the right parts to make the 1926 go

[58pan]

where can I find these parts you can let me know my friend won't use the the www

[Steve Slocombe]

Dear 58pan, your friend is going to struggle in the 21st century if he won't use the Internet but let's try to help him out. I prefer to do business separately from technical discussions on this bulletin board, and my contact details are in the Club magazine. I have all the parts mentioned so far. Best regards.