Clutch Fork Refurbishing

I removed the worn pins, cleaned the fork bodies, machined 8 new engagement pins from SAE 1144, aka stress-proof, rated at 100,000 PSI yield strength. 

Installed new pins .003"-.004" press-fit with Locktite and tested on a release-bearing to ensure correct fit and pivot action. 

Two of the forks had scarred-up pockets where the end of the adjustable rod engages the fork so I touched them up with a ball-nose end mill to get the jagged bits removed, giving the 2 pockets a new contact surface; without removing an excessive amount of material. 

Also, one fork had a slightly bent pin arm which I straightened to ensure both engagement pins were aligned to each other.

These 4 forks were in relatively good condition, mostly only requiring the worn-out pins to be replaced.

The forks are held in a proper fixture I made specifically for repairing these clutch forks.

Price per refurbishing an OEM clutch fork is $ 65.00 US$ plus return shipping. The price is fair considering it takes a strong 1.5 hr. to do 1 fork, from start to finish. Added bonus, they're gonna fit and work like they did when newly installed from the factory. 

Just an FYI, I have 44 yrs. in the Machining and Industrial Repair industry. I started my apprenticeship in 1976 and rec'd my trade papers in 1981, but I digress. 

As some of you have already discovered, many of the repopped clutch forks do not fit/work. 

I also bought one of the reproduction ones and my $ 29.95 + shipping and the time spent trying to get it installed was a waste of time and money....nothing works better then a properly refurbished OEM clutch fork, or a NOS part, if you can find one.

Any interest, kindly PM me.