Primary Clutch Spring. How to change it on the snowmobile.
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Ricko talks about clutch springs and shows us how to change the spring on your primary while the clutch is still on the snowmobile. If you are nearly as passionate about snowmobile tuning as we are, we'd really appreciate a thumbs up or a subscription to the channel. Also, we're out here making these videos for the greater good of being part of a supportive sledding community. We like to engage with folks that have the same passion as us.
Remember, these are purely opinions and you should always check with your manufacturer before trying this at home.
Use a C clamp to hold the clutch cover on for your 3rd hand if you’re at the shop and working alone. Saves the end of the bolt holes from getting things cross threaded or stripped during removal and installation
This helped alot. Didn't know it was so easy to change the spring. I picked up a Sno Pro 500 for a good deal. They threw a lot of upgrades at the sled and she started to have a bogging issue, they sold it instead of working on it. I've narrowed it down to the primary Spring. It's completely shot. Found a good after market replacement, going to order it soon and give it a try with a buddy nearby. I'm new to working on machines in general and people like u make it easier to learn about things like this, I highly appreciate you taking your time to upload! If I remember I'll make an update on it!
Yes would be interested in hearing if that worked !
@@DIGIT9 Finally got around to doing it! It was extremely simple to do. My buddy popped in to help slap it together. Took about 30 minutes total. My old spring was in 2 prices, like I thought. Hopefully it's all I'll need to play into the upcoming season!
Update!! The Sno Pro 500 is working like a charm! I've found out there's a crutch kit along with some vforce 3 reeds, It's easy to send the skis dangling and it's honestly got my arms sore! I absolutely love this thing! Pretty cool how a vid I watched last year got me up and running this season! Thanks for the knowledge!!!
Thanks for this video , going to put a new spring in a 99 xc 700 today , it was broken when I got it and I'm just finishing up rebuilding the top end from the water pump belt being broken- b4 I got it ! It should be ready to run in within next day or 2 !!!! Ohhh yaaaaahhhh gettin ready 2 send it don't yah know aaaaaaaa. Update : got the new spring in after a full clean up and just new lock washers for peace of mind . Spring was a tight squeeze there, but i lubed the main clutch bolt and pushed in and turned after a few tries just brought the outer pressure plate in 80% of the way then cleaned and antiseazed bolts and drew it in no problem ! Even have the X lined up !!! Haaa haaaaaaaaa, tomorrow is the big first start after a few more touchups !
Thanks, your video gave me the courage to pull out my clutch. It was easy enough, but haven't been able to identify any problems. I might just clean her up and slap it back in before the snow falls.
Thanks for the video!! Clears so much up!
I think I figured out were your RUclips name comes from somtime you should tell the story of what happened to the 10th digit keep making videos I appreciate the info
LOLOLOL, Jack you're the first person to figure it out! Hilarious. It's a decent story so maybe I'll post a little video.
Thats the reason why i hate belts/pulleys combined, since i found this channel. lol
I love your videos. Just starting to do my
Own work, very helpful.
That’s awesome Man! Thanks for watching. It’s good to hear that we’re helping out! 🤙
Thanks for the video brother! My 1st snowmobile at 44yrs old. Having a blast with it when she is co-operating. 04 Yamy 700-triple.
I recently burned out a belt in heavy wet snow. New OEM belt now engages at like 5k rpms, previously it was 4k
With it like this I'm doing 40 tops at 8-9k rpms. I need to adjust my primary correct? Definitely probably needs a new spring. I'll probably start there.
Check both clutchs
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What am I looking for exactly? My secondary also has side to movement, would that be too he main issue with RPM engagement so high? Tempted to change both springs & go from there.
Sounds like the springs were changed at some point , maybe even the helix in secondary ? Find out the stock specs from the manual or a dealer and go from there ! Prob wouldnt be a bad idea to check gearing too !
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It's an 04 with 1k miles on her. So maybe time for a new spring. Thanks for the info bossman!
You explain very well I’m working on old bombers bringing them back to life can I use a primary from a sx 600 to a 480 phaser there both yams
Not to sure , measure the size of the crankshaft on both , that will give you your answer !
What would you recomend in a 91 RXL 650? i have it carburated converted.. i have a really high end bog on mine, im not sure if it is my clutch or carbs... air screw is 1 turn out... 270 mains all the way across.. needle is on the 3rd slot from the top... clutching i have 10al weights with blue spring... primary i have R11helix
What do the plugs look like at WOT ?
Hey, I know you probably wont see this, but how do I know what spring to get for my snowmobile? can I just get any odd primary clutch spring and it will work? or do I need a specific spring for my snowmobile. its a 1994 arctic cat zr 580.
You need the specific spring for that sled , unless your into clutch tuning ! The dealer will have the right one !
what are the dimensions of your clutch tool? Wanting to rig one up out of some flat bar I have kicking around. Thanks for the vids and all the helpful info!
I bought my first sled in the spring, its low miles at 1,500 miles but its a 1990 AC Jag Deluxe. So based on age alone, i should probably replace the spring, right? I have secondary off and waiting on clutch puller to arrive to pull and clean the primary, but i didn't think to ask this based on years instead of miles on other videos. Yeah it's mint and clean, but i doubt the old guy ever cleaned the clutch let alone disassembled them and let the spring relax. I wonder the same mileage vs years sitting about the shock as well.
Springs get weak as they sit , always good to replace old ones regardless of age or use !
Would my polaris not moving at all even at high rpm be a bad or worn spring inside ?? We replaced the belt last winter and it ran and drove once before it started having drive ability problems
Need more info bud !
@@DIGIT9 1998 Polaris Indy Classic 500 2 up
Does it spin track when lifted off the ground ?
I have a Polaris 340 skidoo
Can someone tell me why it’s not engaging when I give her the throttle
It won’t go in to move the belt
How old , what model , how long it been sitting , is clutch spring broke , does primary clutch engage , is the brake on ? For starters !
@@DIGIT9 no brake on , spring is good been sitting for 4 years
2008
Take belt off and try revving it up , if that dont engage it then tap outside of clutch with a rubber hammer ! Sounds like its stuck !
What is the best way to get a little higher rpm engagement on my Polaris 600 switchback
Stiffer initial on the clutch spring
How to you get that primary clutch cover back on when you work alone? Any tricks? Lol
Sometimes I use a 2 x 4 , someguys use a clamp ! Leave belt on when doing it too ! If you can get one bolt started , roll clutch 180 degress and get other one started , work on bolts evenly and one turn at a time !
I have a racing clutch in my rz6000. The spring is a 170 / 330 and I have 60g notched cams. can I switch my cams to unnotched cams and maybe the spring too, so engagement won't be so harsh?
Absolutely !
Do the weights first !
Ok.. then with the spring that heavy, I'm wondering if I should step up the weight of my cams?.. any suggestions?
Find out what is supposed to be in it stock first ! If you put heavier weights with the stiff spring , it might not be able to pull them , ie, wont get any rpm !
That is the stock equipment.. it's a 2017 zr 6000r SX
Have a 2020 800 pro..broke two springs in two rides...any idea why?
Bummer , too much twist maybe ? try a washer under spring so it won't bind
Is it possible to do a belly pan replacement on these types of sleds just wondering cuz I have a nice tear down the center of it
Changing the pan is relatively easy , dont have a sled to change one on right now , but could kind of go through the procedure on a vid ? We will add it to our vid list ! Thanks for the reply !!
@@DIGIT9 awesome thanks and I look forward to watching it I subscribed
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Question for you I have a 1999 Yamaha vmaxx 700 triple I want to replace my primary spring it has 2500 miles but I don’t know what spring size to buy the numbers wore off on mine i would appreciate it thank you
I’m guessing a Yamaha dealer should be able to find that for you ? But I’ll look into it too !
OK thank you I’ll call the Yamaha dealer
Should I change the secondary spring too ?
If your primary spring is tired , chances are your secondary spring is too !!
Ok thanks man appreciate it
Where can I buy the extra hand 😂🤣😁 really dose help
I appreciate your channel.. Can I get some advice on a 2009 Artic Cat CFR800 primary clutch with 5000 miles on her.. The clutch seems to hang up when coming down from 5000 rpm to idle. Would the common failure mode be that the weighted cam bushings are allowing the cams to rub? What do you think? I'm gonna stick my head in there and snoop around tonight but I have no tools yet to pull the clutch.. Your thoughts... Can I change the cam bushings without pulling the spider off (total disassembly)??
Ya sounds like weights are binding , could use a good cleaning ! New springs would help too !
Oh ya , weights can be changed without removing spider !
@@DIGIT9 is there just one big center spring or to each of the weight cams have springs also??
@@DIGIT9 How do I get the pins out of the weights without removing the spider?
@@DIGIT9Shouldn’t I just buy a new clutch or rebuild the one I have? I’m mechanical so it makes sense for me but $500 for a clutch is ok to.
Would this work on a 2000 arctic cat zr 800
Yup
How n what determines sping
Desired RPM and engagement