Pete 379 weird clutch rattle question....

Most likely they forgot to put the new cross shaft bushing in, ck. all the u/joints for slop in them 1 at a time, look at all the end caps of both drive shafts to be sure they are lined up with a string, one spline off can make a vibration that will do what you are feeling?

 

Look close to see that the slid yoke is not off 1/4 turn. That is easy to over look.

 

I'm not sure if you can do it with the transmission in but if you could sneak up through the inspection cover and get the bolt off of each side that holds the fork then you probably could pull the shafts out.

As for the bushings themselves, the way I did mine I took a hacksaw blade and I cut a notch through the bushing and then I cut another notch. You have to be careful not to cut the bellhousing. Then I made a very narrow chisel that would go between the bushing and the bellhousing knocking the notch out first and worked my way around until I knocked it all out.

I think it would be tight working but you probably could do it if you could get the bolts out of the fork. And you really should see if a torque wrench would fit in there because those bolts should use Loctite and be torqued in.

I suspect those guys probably did not replace your shafts at all. You'll be able to tell if you get them out you will see the wear. It is best to replace the shafts anyway even if you don't see a lot of wear and put new bushings in.

With that you will be glad that everything is new, and you won't have to worry about that at least until you need another clutch if you keep them greased.

You will notice a massive difference in how your clutch pedal feels.

 

They make a one piece Reamless bushing. When I bought my fork kit, the shop suggested them. Claimed that’s all they use. Easier to install one (instead of 2) on each side. Can easily be reamed a bit if slightly damaged while installing.They're softer than the Originals. I literally used a screwdriver to straighten the one side, that got a little buggered up, pounding it in. I think they were a copper alloy mix. Depending on if you need the fork kit. The right side can be turned around, putting the worn part against the fork. The linkage side, if worn you’ll have to buy. In that case, it’s probably better to get the whole kit. It’s cheap.

 

Not sure if this is the part # you need, but they looked like this. Just have to line up the hole for grease. Shout out to @BoxCarKidd for talking me through my Clutch job. I had bitten off way more than I could chew!! Thanks again.

 

Glade to hear that.
If everything works well rock on. If you can no longer adjust the clutch, because the the top of the fork is is hitting the pressure plate, ask more questions.