Clutch basket questions

[RickyDZero]

I am putting my 86 xc 400 back together and ran into this problem. I put an 87 Transmission in
it, which means the shaft has a nut rather than the clip the 86 shaft had. Also the clutch basket
has 6 bolts instead of 5. I got the 87 clutch basket in it which is bigger than the 86 unit. The problem is the clutch basket hits the clutch cover. I did not think the clutch cover would be different from 86 to 87 am I wrong? Do they make the smaller 5 bolt for the 87.

 

[Bigbill]

The clutch cover on the '87 is wider to clear the wider clutch. I believe the clutch has one more clutch plate and fiber disc in the '87 clutch.

 

[RickyDZero]

Thanks Bigbill for your quick reply. I guess am looking for a 87 clutch cover

 

[2premo]

you can use an early clutch with an 87 trans, do you still have yours?

 

[RickyDZero]

Yes, but the shaft spline is different

 

[Bigbill]

Ask for here in the classified section wanted? Or eBay.

 

[2premo]

I remember swapping some around in the past
will look at them when I get home this weekend

 

[RickyDZero]

Thanks Guys

 

[dmcoz]

I am putting my 86 xc 400 back together and ran into this problem. I put an 87 Transmission in
it, which means the shaft has a nut rather than the clip the 86 shaft had. Also the clutch basket
has 6 bolts instead of 5. I got the 87 clutch basket in it which is bigger than the 86 unit. The problem is the clutch basket hits the clutch cover. I did not think the clutch cover would be different from 86 to 87 am I wrong? Do they make the smaller 5 bolt for the 87.

If you find a 2 piece clutch cover from any of the 400/610 4 strokes with kickstart only (not eletric start versions) up to at least 2000 but maybe 2002 then it will fit the 6 bolt clutch. Or get them from HVA in the Uk.

 

[silverstreakNZ]

Was 86 was watercooled . There's no clutch covers with removable cover and a water pump on them

 

[Joe Chod]

that is correct. water pump on those Italian 4 strokes that used the Swedish bottom end drove the water pump differently
2 piecer will work for an AC swede but not a WC

 

[2premo]

Yes, but the shaft spline is different

which shaft are you referring to?
the transmission main shaft spline stayed the same from 82-99 if you count the 4 strokes, unless there is something I am unaware of
and it seems I always learn something, which is good, due to being humbling

 

[RickyDZero]

which shaft are you referring to?

the transmission main shaft spline stayed the same from 82-99 if you count the 4 strokes, unless there is something I am unaware of

and it seems I always learn something, which is good, due to being humbling

You are right 2premo the splines are the same. It looks like my old clutch hub was used for a hammer (just like other internal parts). So I went to see Rick at the Motocenter here in Yakima. He traded me a 5 bolt clutch assembly for the 6 bolt. Only thing he suggested we do is machine the inner hub to get a better bite for the nut that replaced the lock clip on the older models. Thanks one and all for your help. That's why I love this site.

 

[Bigbill]

Are you going to drill extra oil holes in the inner basket we're the plates ride? This allows more oil in the clutch plates?

 

[RickyDZero]

Are you going to drill extra oil holes in the inner basket we're the plates ride? This allows more oil in the clutch plates?

I will now