Early Myford Clutch Adjustment

[simplex]

My early Super 7 (which has the clutch contained within the countershaft 4-step cast-iron pulley) has gradually developed a rattle and needs adjustment, but the manual I have is for the later cone clutch version.

Does any member of the forum have the adjustment instructions for the earlier type of clutch?

[JohnP]

Is it the one that looks like a tiny drum brake?

I can't remember exactly how i adjusted the one on my ML7 but there is a short rod in the actuating mechanism that had got bent. It's about an inch or maybe a bit longer and 1/4" or so diameter. I straightened that out in the vice and it did improve things.

Cheers,

JohnP

[SteveW]

Simplex,

I've just found my Myford 7B manual and can scan and email a picture of the necessary page. Mail me off line if you still need it.

[SteveW]

Guys,

Seems a picture of the 1961 7B clutch assembly isn't the one. This means the challenge is still on to come up with the goods for Simplex.

[SteveW]

Simplex,

It occurs that my old S7 has rattles perhaps better described as it jingles more than it should. In my case it's the motor pulley that needs a tweak on the grub screw. Trouble is that it's tucked in the corner and a real bar steward to fix.