How to tell if your snowmobile clutch is worn out and how to rebuild it.
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Rick explains what to look for in a worn out snowmobile clutch and where to find the parts to replace. In this video he shows us what some of the key components that can cause performance issues.
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thanks for this video !, i have one one of these cluches......i am new to these cluches & i want to use them for cars, to power cars.
Great stuff thank you!
Very helpful mine is very bad thanks a lot
Alot of help 👍
I live near Mcbride off grid , stumbled across your vid . You talk my language. I’m going to fix my clutch. I run a Bravo and a Vk540
Clutch's are basically the same as a Polaris !
brake kleen...Check. Wd40...Check. Vodka and red solo cups...Check....LMAO love these videos!
Lol. I came to the comments to literally say almost the exact same thing you did!
Good video. Do the wear areas on the spider, however minute, mean its out of balance?
not if they are wearing evenly !
Correction, you can buy all those parts for arctic cat. Go see the local dealer and ask the parts guy.
Where did you get that cabinet your using to work on the clutch. I need a booze/bar/work table. Tks
Allandale trailers in Red Deer AB
Good video. Thank You. Nine digits....lol.....How did you lose it? Crushed my thumb real good. Still looks 👌. Was scared when I took off my glove. Thought I lost it. However was pretty flat.....crushed by a chain.....
Belt and a pulley , didnt even cut the glove ! Cut it clean off !!
Great video. Question for you if the spider has some of that grooving from the weight bushings going out should I replace the spider?
Not necessary , but change bushing in weights , they are binding on your spider !
@@DIGIT9 I thought same thing new rollers and new weight bushings...of course my Polaris dealer is saying with the grooves in the spider like yours I need a whole new clutch 600$smh
Well of course a new one would be better but not necessary at this point !
Great video. Looking for bushings for a primary on a 92 cat panther deluxe. Where can I source those? Thanks!
Not too sure , try Cat dealers , then the aftermarket ! BDX might have something or SMT ! Try Rec Supply in Saskatoon SK , Canada !
@@DIGIT9 thanks man! Keep posting
What a character! 🤙
What does it mean if you take out your spring and the movable sheave wont move st all?
Sorry for late reply , just seen this ! Sounds like bushing is seized to shaft , good penetrant will work !
I’m wondering if my clutch is bad I don’t know a lot about clutches I haven’t taken it off I just put a new belt on and it still seems like it’s rubbing high but I don’t have a lot of power I’m not really going anywhere what could this be caused from? It’s in O2 700 X edge
how many miles ? have clutchs ever been cleaned ?Chaincase ever been inspected ?what's it reving at WOT ?
Hmmm, kinda would like to know before I take the thing off the sled.
My brother traded his coleman bt200x for a I believe 1989 arctic cat panther few days ago dude got it started one time wouldn't move he switched it from the ig 450 to a 580 the pipe leaks probably and easy fix but my brother was told he has to put the gas through one of the spark plug holes which is dum and his recoil kept having issues I used the clutch start method with him using a rope got it started multiple times but took a lot of doing it over wouldn't stay running it would either die instantly or die after 20 seconds or so quicker if he hit the throttle then other times he could actually rev it but maybe for 30 seconds to a minute sum like that and the smoke was black and a lot of it not to mention the seat looks like it's been through hell with how damaged and ripped it is once we got it running and he revved it I pushed hard and harder until it finally budged and moved but only 4 feet then yesterday me and him and his gf go and move it im a really strong dude I kept lifting it uo and pushing and pulling hard getting it way faster and better than the past few days just to get it closer up to our house to work on it the dude blocked My brother a bit after asking questions but the guy said he could I notice the clutch moves but the belt won't idk if the belt might be too saggy or what not but it won't move at all my brother gave that dude something that runs well while jy brother got a pretty much a piece of junk unless it's fixable and worth fixing
For all you Canadian boys that don't like dealer prices Recreation Supply out of Saskatoon sells most Polaris clutch parts too
Do you work at Rec Supply? Or know somebody who does?
@@DIGIT9 Negative on both, am just there at least 3 times a month and they treat me well so I pass on the good word in hope I continue getting good service. I am in contact with the owner because he has a machine I want to buy but no way affiliated with them otherwise. I do however have their 2020 parts catalogue (Usually dealer only) and am surfing it usually weekly for personal parts so depending on the Face book groups you're in you'll also see me giving out parts numbers etc just to help guys out, I love the sport and enjoy keeping guys into the sport!
Primeau right on! I have to get Digit9 rocking on Facebook soon!
Rec Supply is awesome
My clutch won’t slide back and forth like that, it’s like the spider is sticking on shaft, it does have a little play about like yours. If I tap on it with hammer it will move. What could be my problem??
Needs to be rebuilt !
Hey Digit9 or community, quick question. My clutch seems like it has completely seized, the spider wont move at all even when encourage with a hammer and block. Is there such thing as the bushing mechanically welding itself ?? Only 1500 miles on the clutch from new
Take cover off and see if it moves
@@DIGIT9 I removed it from the sled completely and cant get it to budge
Did you remove cover and take out spring ?
@@DIGIT9 Yes, same way you had it in your video except mine wont budge at all even with a hammer, no travel at all
Spider cracked ? Weights move freely ?
My clutch will still fully in gaged when I hit full throttle and won’t disengage what could this mean?2018 Polaris axys
Broken spring ?
Just acquired a 2003 arctic cat 550 bearcat and the engine needs to rev high before the clutch engages...whats the problem? why? Belt appears to be in good condition.
May seem good but measure the width !
@@DIGIT9 Okay, will do. Thanks.
Clutch could be sticky from sitting too , good cleaning would help , also look for little flat spots on your weights where the rollers from spyder sit !
@@DIGIT9 Right on, I'm on it as soon as we get some daylight here(alaska) in a few hours! Need that machine for hauling firewood..pronto! Appreciate the insight! Clean the clutch with brake cleaner? It has been sitting for awhile, has 2,400 miles on it.
Ya take it apart , clean with brake cleaner , finish with wiping clutch faces with Laquer thinner ! Use a fine scrub brush or dish pad !
Damn u are hilarious great video keep those hits coming ps not to be rude are u missing a piece of your finger that's how u know u are a badass😎🤘👍
LOL, I used to have a full 10 digits! Thanks for watching Mike.
I just got it lol digit 9 maybe I should put the. Crown down naw one more u the man😆
For some reason when I pull over my snowmobile sometimes it would move forward while trying to pull over and it’s really hard to pull over and when I would rub it it wouldn’t move
Belt is too tight
@@DIGIT9 how do i fix that
Need details , sled make , yr , stuff like that ?
@@DIGIT9 2005 Polaris super-sport 550
Need to open secondary a bit so belt loosens up !
When I try to drive my 2001 Arctic cat Zr 800 the primary clutch engages and spins the belt, but instead of spinning the secondary clutch, the belt just slides on the secondary clutch instead of actually spinning it. Could that mean that the secondary clutch is bad?
Belt might be too long ? Have you cleaned the clutchs ? Does secondary open ? Bad springs in clutchs ?
@@DIGIT9 secondary does open but I haven’t cleaned the clutches
If your secondary opens and the belt slips then you prob need new springs ?
Your driveshaft bearings could be pooched too , take chaincase apart and check it
@@DIGIT9 i already took the chain case apart and inspected it and everything there was fine. If I jack up the rear of the ski and try going forward the engine will move the track, it’s only when it’s on the ground that it doesn’t want to move and it does what I explained to you.
Put up a tip post ya know $$$
3:36 the word you're looking for is sheave
a shiv is a knife/blade
Who cares !!! We know what he meant.
people with functioning brains care. a SHIV is not what you want anywhere near CVT belts
@@keemez Ok. I guess my brain isn't functioning. I wish you well!!
Dealer (Polaris) just jacked me for a new clutch, 8 hundo
Ouch , they dont seem to get any cheaper !!
@@DIGIT9 Blows man. Especially cause I know Polaris still sells the individual parts to fix em, as opposed to Cat which makes you buy the whole part. Is what it is I guess
Can you believe it? A Polaris clutch has gone bad
Can a bad clutch make your engine sound like it's knocking?
Absolutely ! Take clutch off and run engine , then you will know !
@@DIGIT9 what can I use to take the clutch off I don't have the tools
You would need to find a clutch puller !
What kind of sled is it ?
It's an Polaris trail boss 330
How to tell if your primary clutch is worn out... hmm If it has fly weights and rollers and has over 500km it is worn out. Its that simple. Only exception may be skidoo tra but they doo ware out too.
Really? 500km and wore out doesn't seem right