SUZUKI DT55 Clutch Rod/Shifter Pulled Out

[jamokin]

While trying to replace my water pump impeller i inadvertantly pulled out the clutch rod from the lower end and cannot reinstall it .
What can I do to rectify my blunder other than slap myself up the head.
Thanks

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: SUZUKI DT55 Clutch Rod/Shifter Pulled Out

welcome to iboats ..... nice move .... have a look here what you have let yourself into ... it shows the breakdown of the clutch rod ..... http://store.brownspoint.com/dt55/fig018-558897.asp

 

[grid]

Re: SUZUKI DT55 Clutch Rod/Shifter Pulled Out

It's your choice whether to slap yourself before or after you completely disassemble the gearcase.

 

[bowhuntrrl]

Re: SUZUKI DT55 Clutch Rod/Shifter Pulled Out

Possibly he means the cross shaft at the top, the one you have to push back in order to drop the lower. I just went through something similar on my DT-85. It's tough to see what you are doing with such limited access and visibility. I used some long forceps to pull the rod back through. Mybe he can do something similar. If he does indeed mean the shift rod, that's a whole 'nother ballgame !!!!