TS 250/1 clutch problem

[AlanJ]

Hi All, Right, I have just about finished the refurb on my 1977 TS 250/1 and the only major thing to do are, as I have a seized clutch I intend to change the plates and at this time replace the main seals with new double lip seals.Now we have the problem. I cannot unscrew the tube that takes the clutch cable to the engine. I have so far heated the area and applied WD40 but not being able to put a ring spanner on you can only use an open ended it tends to squash the tube, mind you I was using an extension tube over a meter long. So, my next question is can you take the clutch cover off with the cable and tube in situe. Incidently, when I took the rev counter cover off the 3 screws were not on the adjuster plate. Strange?
Thanks for your help take care Alan.

[AlanJ]

Hi all, Had another go at unscrewing the tube this morning and using a big pipe steelson with a meter ext. and the spanner at the same time, Bingo!!! So, that part of the problem sorted. Mind you I didn't do the tube any favours looks in a real sorry state, have to get a new one about a tenner sorry, about 13 dollars. Anyway I still have to get the cover off
Take care all Alan.

[AlanJ]

Hi all, I am sorry I shouted too soon, after unscrewing the 22mm Tacko drive the cover is now off, well at least it will be when I move the footrest out of the way. So, with a bit of luck I can now sort the clutch, great I have got to say though seeing the clutch mech. for the first time it looks bloody good for 1977 and I know it has often been said the MZ TS ond other mods are very under rated to say the least. Anyway enough of my ramblings.
Take care all Alan.

[AlanJ]

Hi All, On the first message I mentioned the three screws missing from the adjuster plate, I feel such an idiot, they are of course the three fixing screws for the rev counter drive housing. Anyway, clutch is all ok recovered and oiled up I am about ready to fire up but now the only thing stopping me is the paint on the tank has reacted to the finish lacquer, it's now got about 8 cracks on the surface radiating from the filler hole so I must sort that out before I add the fuel. Mind you the urge to say sod it and fire it up is very high though. They say patience is a virtue but there are times when that's a load of old cods wallop.
Take care all Alan.

[rcbikeracer]

Hi interesting posts, I am glad you are making progress. Keep working away and you will soon be up and running