i have recentley attached a new 3pce clutch etc. the screw and washer you use to keep the bell attached to the rod is stopping the bell from turning freely so the bell turns with the clutch/flywheel all the time.

In looking into it the end of the rod where you put the screw in to hold the bell in place, is now 1mm behind the front of the bell rather than protruding out, so when i tighten it it is gripping the bell and if i tightened enough it would bend the washer.

I have tried to find a washer smaller that will fit in the gap with the other one over it but cant get one small enough as would need to go round the screw but be smaller than the head.

any suggestions without forking out for a new flywheel and clutch set up as is new already.

try the guide to fitting flywheel & clutches on TWF8 [link=http://www.twf8.ws/new/tech/clutch/clutches-index.html#mozTocId149323]HERE[/link]
that should get you going, if not browse around that site as it has a lot of detailed explanations on all aspects of building & running 1/8 Buggys

i have done exactley this but but the end part when i add the screw and the steel washer i do not get 0.5mm play with the bell it is actually about -0.5mm.

the washers i am using are very thin and dont think you can get smaller. the only thing i can think of is that i used the a gold colour cone piece at the start which come from another engine as didnt come with the engine. could this be the problem.

if you've run out of room at the end of the shaft it could be that the collet you're using is too big & wont let the flywhel go on far enough.
if you have another collet then give that a try

If you are handy with a grinder, knock a bit off the flywheel nut.

thanks people. I used a smaller collet. done the job

thanks guys