How to replace shifter shaft...is there post on this?

joncal · Post by **joncal** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 5:22 pm

Does the nut have regular threads? I've bent down the locking tabs and pounded the nut with a screwdriver and a hammer. Hasn't moved any. Might have to start looking to borrow someone's special socket. Again, thanks for your help !

48lesco wrote:The only special tool required would be to get the nut off of the crankshaft, but most of us just use a screwdriver and hammer. Be sure to note the order of assembly of the washers and sprockets on the crankshaft. There should also be a washer against the outside of the oil slinger (between the cover and pin).
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Hoosier Tom · Post by **Hoosier Tom** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:33 pm

If you want more photos of the process,

http://www.honda305.com/forums/1962-cb7 ... 79-42.html

Good luck- HT

joncal · Post by **joncal** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:44 pm

Hoosier Tom wrote:If you want more photos of the process,

http://www.honda305.com/forums/1962-cb7 ... 79-42.html

Good luck- HT

I got everything off, cleaned oil filter, clutch plates, ect. Put the shifter shaft in (no problem) and started putting the side cover back on. I kept trying, tapping here and there, pushing on the exhaust pipe thinking it was in the way. Just couldn't get the cover to go all the way down. Got to looking at the old shaft and compared it to the new....yep, it's about a 1/4" longer. My model # is CA77E-1021938. Was there a change in there somewhere or did I just get the wrong shaft? I'm a little frustrated right now.

Hoosier Tom · Post by **Hoosier Tom** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:32 pm

You have an early gear shift spindle, 24610-259-020, which is longer than what you need, part 24610-259-030. The -020 was used on very early 250/305 Dreams.

HT

rzgkane · Post by **rzgkane** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:37 am

There's always a catch! Does that mean that the early clutch cover was deeper than the late style?

I just checked and I have a shaft the size you need. (save the jokes)

IMG_0956 by rzgkane, on Flickr

Hoosier Tom wrote:You have an early gear shift spindle, 24610-259-020, which is longer than what you need, part 24610-259-030. The -020 was used on very early 250/305 Dreams.

HT