4 speed kicker not returning to 12 oclock

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kilroy
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4 speed kicker not returning to 12 oclock

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My kicker is not returning to 12 oclock like normal. It got stuck a few days ago at the normal resting 12 oclock position and i had to force it through and now its resting at the position pictured (about 9 oclock). It still kicks over and I can ride it, but i cannot figure out what has changed or slipped?. I opened up the kicker and cannot see anything visually off. When i ride it comes up to 12 but does not return to 12 when i kick it over. This is my first 4 speed transmission so I'm probably missing something simple! Thanks guys.
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Re: 4 speed kicker not returning to 12 oclock

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Post by 1950Panhead »

The spring pulls the lever to the stop.
If spring is ok remove cover, remove shaft, shaft needs to turn free in bushings, also check teeth on kicker gears.
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