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Old 02-23-2012 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by kcoughenour
No luck so far... ive tried adjusting every possible way I can... the clutch adjustment and also the pressure plate, replacing the throwout bearing and also the clutch cable. I gave up and took it into the shop yesterday and told my mechanic what was up and he immediatly said throwout bearing! I told him I already replaced it, so then he was scratching his head. He is gonna have a looksee... probly wont be till next week tho.

What tranny oil are you using?
 
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Old 02-23-2012 | 07:32 PM
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Make sure your primary chain is tight .
 
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Old 02-23-2012 | 07:41 PM
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has anyone ever checked the shift rod end joints ? are they the original pop on style ? too much play in the shift linkage can definitely cause ya problems.
 
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Old 02-26-2012 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by BlockHead96
What tranny oil are you using?

I just filled it with HDs Formula+. Im sure there are better solutions out there, but I figure it was designed specifically for this, so it should be good enough to troubleshoot the problem
 
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Old 02-27-2012 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by kcoughenour
I just filled it with HDs Formula+. Im sure there are better solutions out there, but I figure it was designed specifically for this, so it should be good enough to troubleshoot the problem

While HD oil is sufficient, may I suggest, Red Line Heavy Shock, you will notice a difference.
 
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Old 02-27-2012 | 04:57 AM
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fluid kind and level was my problem, i couldn't find neutral and constant clunking and whining,

i can only run the cheap harley brand primary fluid, and overfill it just a little bit,,,,,

anything else, mine shifts like crap.... i tried it all,,,,, and i have a se compensator, se clutch, all new,, and others have had the same issue,, after i overfilled it 1/4 qt, it all went away.... so total i used about 1 1/4 qt.,, no guarantee it will work for you though..
 
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