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MG TD TF 1500 - Taper pin install in clutch release fork

Can anyone explain proper installation of the taper pins in the throw out fork shaft? They protrude proudly on both ends. I have scoured the archives but come up short on this one. Do I cut them and then peen the thin end? I don't want to screw this up. They were quite a pain to remove the first time.
Thanks , Sandy
smb brainsky

Good day Sandy. Take a look at www.emerson.com/resource/blob/125214/.../d103982x012-data.pdf

Butch
R Taras

The Emerson link is incomplete

Full link:
http://www.emerson.com/resource/blob/125214/38acc765436f94da199f36f9c42be3fa/d103982x012-data.pdf

Lonnie
TF7211
LM Cook

Thank you Butch. Thank you Lonnie. I never would have thought of that. Quite simple actually.
A question for Butch if I may hi-jack this thread momentarily: you rebuilt my water pump a couple of years ago. Is the grease fitting still usable and necessary? Not sure what magic you performed in there.
Thanks again, Sandy
smb brainsky

Hello Sandy the bearings are sealed. So the grease fitting is just for looks now.

Butch
R Taras

I had so much trouble with the taper pins that I ended up using roll pins. They are a lot easier to deal with. Some say not to use them, others say it's okay. They seem to work just fine, although I'm still in the low miles category.

Jim
J Barry

Jim, I would be OK using tooth pics in there if I were in Hawaii. Can't think of a better place for a break down. But actually, roll pins should work fine if installed correctly. They just locate the fork from sliding. The keyway does the heavy work.
Sandy in Coldecticut.
smb brainsky

The replacement shafts don't even come with the hole for the pin.

Regards
Declan
Declan Burns

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