Nemo Posted September 8, 2013 #1 Posted September 8, 2013 I need someone's help. I live in Council Bluffs Iowa. Item: the Clutch Slave Valve on my '99 RSV. I have the old one out, but just can't get the new one up into place. The zerk fitting needs to be in the upright position and it always ends up facing down. I'm at my wits end and had to give up. So, does anyone live close that can spare some valuable time? Help would truly be appreciated. Thanks You! Owen.
Sylvester Posted September 8, 2013 #2 Posted September 8, 2013 Maybe Snaggletooth could be of assistance, he lives there.
syscrusher Posted September 8, 2013 #3 Posted September 8, 2013 I have a 93 VR so I'm not sure that helps me to be knowledgeable about your RSV. When you talk about the zerk fitting do you mean the bleeder valve? Do you know where I can look at a copy of the RSV manual online or can you post the page where it talks about this so I can admire the problem for a while first?
brd7666 Posted September 8, 2013 #4 Posted September 8, 2013 When you talk about the zerk fitting do you mean the bleeder valve? A Zerk Fitting is a grease fitting. Here is a picture. What part of Omaha are you from? I used to live near Willa Cather Elementary School. I lived on Spring Street. http://wescotrailers.net/image/cache/data/Hubs%20Bearings%20and%20Spindles/zerk%20fitting-500x500.jpg
syscrusher Posted September 8, 2013 #5 Posted September 8, 2013 A Zerk Fitting is a grease fitting. Here is a picture. What part of Omaha are you from? I used to live near Willa Cather Elementary School. I lived on Spring Street. http://wescotrailers.net/image/cache/data/Hubs%20Bearings%20and%20Spindles/zerk%20fitting-500x500.jpg I know what a zerk fitting is but what does the slave cylinder have or need a zerk fitting for? NW Omaha.
Nemo Posted September 8, 2013 Author #6 Posted September 8, 2013 I'm sorry, I called it a zerk fitting, but no, I meant the bleeder fitting on the slave valve. I just can't seem to get the valve positioned correctly to slip up into place.
Trader Posted September 8, 2013 #7 Posted September 8, 2013 Hang in there. From what I've read here you sometimes have to play with it a LOT to get it back into place....for others it seems like it just falls into place. I know mine did (1st gen). Don't give up....it will go! Not sure if it would make a difference or not...but when I did mine I had the shift indicator switch out....I think that gave me more maneuvering room. The shift indicator is held in by 3 phillips screws...but be careful you don't loose the little pin or spring that is behind it. Maybe somebody else can comment on the wisdom (or not) of removing the shift indicator switch to give you more room to maneuver.
bongobobny Posted September 8, 2013 #8 Posted September 8, 2013 Yup! Sometimes it's just the right combination of swear words and beer, other times it practically falls into place. If it's ending up upside down each time, try doing the same thing only start with the slave backwards...
Nemo Posted September 8, 2013 Author #9 Posted September 8, 2013 I've had it out 3 times and each time putting it in, I started the skinny end first with the bleeder turned in both directions and it still ends up upside down. So I just now tried going is backwards with the body end first, but can't seem to get it to go. I'm not giving up yet so I'll go back and give it another try.
Ozlander Posted September 8, 2013 #10 Posted September 8, 2013 As I remember, it's been a while, but it kind of goes in up side down and kind of tips into place. And when it goes, you wonder what the problem was.
Nemo Posted September 9, 2013 Author #11 Posted September 9, 2013 Which end do you remember as going in first?
Snaggletooth Posted September 9, 2013 #12 Posted September 9, 2013 OK. I don't have access to my pics right now but you will need to release everything held in place by the clamp at the bottom left side of the front edge of the case at the outside where the slave goes into the recess between the stator housing and the middle gear housing. Spread the clamp and bend it out of the way. Gently. You will need it again. Once that clamp is out of the way you will have a lot more room to work. I held the slave at the bleeder end and rotated it side to side to slide it back in. Almost fell into place. Be sure you have a clean surface on the case and body of the slave. Any debris can cause the flanges to be out of line and cause them to break. Do not overtighten! A dab of blue loctite will be all you need. From my Droid wherever I may happen to be at any given moment.
Yammer Dan Posted September 9, 2013 #13 Posted September 9, 2013 Rightside up I THINK..... :think:Wish you were closer that's a easy dinner. LOL:whistling: It will fall in there.
Flyinfool Posted September 9, 2013 #14 Posted September 9, 2013 :sign yeah that: Once you learn the combination it is an easy one.
Nemo Posted September 9, 2013 Author #15 Posted September 9, 2013 Here's a very "Special Thank You" to those who sent replies and encouragement to get this job completed. But, if anyone ever needs help replacing a Clutch Slave Valve, like this again - Please don't ask me for help! Man, what a job that turned out to be. Really didn't think I'd live long enough to see it finished. But. it's done and what a relief! I'm proud to know you guys! You are all certainly appreciated! Owen.
Snaggletooth Posted September 9, 2013 #16 Posted September 9, 2013 Glad ya got it worked out. I just had mine fail this spring. Took me two days to get it out. Stripped bolts. You got off easy. Probably run into you around town. Ride safe. From my Droid wherever I may happen to be at any given moment.
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