MOPED ARMY

yup, smaller poles. I'm not actually sure that 1/4" line will even fit over the larger poles? It definitely can't fit over it far enough to be sure that it won't like fly off or something, those nubs are teeny-tiny if I remember right!

should be 6 in total. let me know if you need more help!

can I ask, jake or anyone, what happens when you don't have those bushings? I am not familiar enough with my clutch to be able to know what kind of symptoms a lack of the bushings would cause.

I have heard that when they swell, they can engage all the time and cause idling issues. This makes sense. But, I also though that I had read somewhere that just a LACK of bushings can also cause running and possibly idling issues... does anyone know what symptoms would cause one to believe that their bushings are melted or well on their way to being so? I am under the (possibly mistaken) impression that they are mostly there to help the clutch engage, is this accurate? sorry to hijack this thread, but it seems relevant...

@Jess/mosh

I'm in the process of putting a new clutch on my Garelli ssxl. I have it basically done except I can't get that fucking clutch plate back on!! It's a TOTAL bitch! Any advice?

Also: I cut the new fuel bushings, but I didn't measure perfectly to 7mm. I just cut fresh bushings using an old one to measure with. They looked good and are the same height because I cut pretty carefully--they all stopped right at the groove where the circlip seats. I could tell that the clutch plate sits on them and that if there was a lot of space, it was probably a bad thing. Still, the fact that you threw out a formal measurement is making me nervous. Should I measure exactly and do it again?

Any advice related to either of these issues would be much appreciated!

Many thanks!

Will is on point. Your tubing is to big if your clutch plate wont fit on.

I went to my local Ace Hardware and picked up "clear vinyl tubing 3/8" o.d. x 1/4" i.d." ... works great. Easy to cut and durable so far. Don't be scared about the 7mm, just a measurement for reference. I eye balled it as I held it up to one of the posts on the clutch hub that don't need the bushing.

Keep at it and let me know when you get it. Italian mopeds unite!

RUUUUUNNNN NA NA NA NAAAA!

It should spin freely. It probably expanded when you put the plate under the lip of the rubber clutch.

No, if the clutch grabs, it is not good. Behind the hub is a spline washer...the flat side of the washer must face the center of the engine.

The nut should be tightened to 23 ft lbs.

Without the rubber installed, the clutch housing must turn independantly of the clutch hub and crankshaft. If it grabs only after you install the rubber, then the rubber is to blame.

If the rubber grabs the housing, the engine will not idle.

Check pages 19 and 20 of this manual, and please keep us updated -

http://www.mopedcentral.com/images/AmericanGarelliServiceManual.pdf

I have an issue idling. Ive checked all the normal stuff. I replaced the clutch rubber . Splined washer is oriented correctly and nut tightened to proper ft lbs( i think?). It had bushings, they were clear and i didnt notice them. Replaced with thicker black ones . When the case is open and fluid isnt present, turning the magneto doesnt engage the wheel. With it closed up and fluid present it does. There is still a little muck in the fluid. Ive changed and flushed it 4 -5times . Its probably at 75% good. This MIGHT be an issue but i cant believe the motor is that sensitive

Hey pat, take a look for a clutch diagram in the wiki, or at mopedjunkyard. Post picts if your lost.