Starter clutch

[jerryd]

Hello again, need some advice. I am putting the starter clutch together on a pan gearbox. The manual says 5/8 off housing ,. At that point the nut is flush with the end of the main shaft but it' is still louse and the clutch gear is only a aproaching snug on the taper. I red somewhere it should be torqued 40 #. That would take it below the 5/8. The local harley dealer says the parts are usable. They came from this box when I took it apart. I think they are original parts. Clutch gear has 2 keyway. What am I Missing? jerry

[1950Panhead]

The kicker gears should have sharp points on the teeth, the teeth get rounded as they wear.
The outer kicker gear should slide smoothly on shaft and not wobble.
40# torque is good, ignore 5/8, you need a gap between teeth when tightened.

[jerryd]

Thanks 1950panhead, so I torqued it up to 40. and the starter measure is 9/16 off cast. There is still a good 1/8 inch clearance between the teeth so I am good. On my way again thanks for the guidance jerry