1986 spree clutch issues

[maxiped77]

Have some troubles with the clutch on a 86 spree. The clutch is not returning the belt up to top, and then it bogs and slips the belt. I have the trans cover off and if I pull the belt down into the clutch to open it I can pull belt back up and clutch does not return to closed pos. Clutch looks clean , sprayed some carb cleaner on it and a little amount of lube on the clutch shaft and it helped until it wore off. Also is there a way to get into the clutch with out special tools? ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

You can dismantle the clutch safely with a couple of C-clamps and a chain holder tool, all held in a workmate. There is that giant nut, but an extra-large adjustable wrench will do in a pinch.

The pulleys are not the clutch, BTW. They serve only to tension the belt, which if worn much less than 1/2" may be your main problem.

I would use Brake, not Carb cleaner for the clutch bell and pads. Carb cleaner may leave a little oily residue. Not so good for what is essentially a drum brake, working in reverse.