Topic: 1973 CB500K2 clutch adjuster is seized

[michaelmegliola]

My clutch adjuster is seized.

I have removed the left-side engine cover (see photo), I can't tap the adjuster through the case to remove it. Penetrating oil does not seem to help.

I know that part is hard to find, so am trying not to do any damage, am I missing something? Or any tricks to get it free?

[bryanj]

There is a seal on the inside, then use a piece of hardwood dowel on the adjuster and hit that

[jgger]

Dawn dish soap (the original) will loosen up caked and dried up grease. So if it's old grease gluing it in place give it a good soak. It surprisinglyworks better than most other products. Mix about 50/50with water.

[jgger]

Hit the wrong button,  story of my life!

[flatlander]

if you can't knock it free with bryan's method, soak for a longer period (over night, 1 day...) with a 1:1 mix of acetone and atf.

[michaelmegliola]

Thanks (all) -- here is what worked: overnight with lots of blaster oil, put in freezer for 1 hour (probably did nothing), then tap out using same-size socket against face of part (kind of like pressing in a seal).

[flatlander]

good you got it out, congratulations!