B52 GEARBOX SPROCKET SPACERS.
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B52 GEARBOX SPROCKET SPACERS.
When fitting a new rear chain i noticed the sprocket on the B52 gearbox was loose. on investigation i found the securing nut only finger tight.even though the correct tab washer had been fitted. i removed the sprocket to look at the splines and threads on the shaft which were all good and found there was one spacing washer 12-11-3 fitted between the sprocket and tab washer.my exploded diagram and parts list confirm that there are two of these washers but not there location. i appear to be a washer short and various manuals dont seem to mention them. ive also found that when i tried to put things back as i found them . on tightening the sprocket retaining nut with chain on the rear wheel seems not to be spinning as freely as i would expect. its as though the gearbox sprocket is bindnig when fully tightened . with no chain attached te rear wheel spins freely with no tight spots. any input on the position of these two one sixteenth inch spacers would be most welcome.
- Rob Harknett
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Re: B52 GEARBOX SPROCKET SPACERS.
The wheel will feel like it is binding, as it turns the gearbox innards with the chain on.
- dave16mct
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Re: B52 GEARBOX SPROCKET SPACERS.
I think those washers are only to enable you to bend up the new tab washer easily. With a washer fitted it's easy to get a screwdriver blade under the tab to lift it. It won't make any difference to free spinning of the drive.
Cheers Dave.
Cheers Dave.
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Re: B52 GEARBOX SPROCKET SPACERS.
Thanks dave and rob. I did think along the lines that you mentioned dave but seems strange to fit two washers when one would do the job.