Snowmobile Repair: Snowmobile Repair, spray lubricant, indy sports

Question
Dear you, thankyou for the advice on what to do.  Except i ran into a problem.  I actually have two 1992 indy sports and two 1993 indy sports.  One of the 1993 runs great and the other one has had problems for a while.  Bothe of the 1992's run great, except i have the problem with the, iguess you called it the secondary clutch.  I didn't know what it was called, well anyways.  It is the wheel that connects the belt to the clutch that is hooked to the engine.  So this wheel, when engaged turns the track.  The wheel has slide apart and now the belt doesn't have enough tention to turn the track.  I took the wheel off and tried to put it back together by loading the spring by turning it then setting the parts in place.  Which worked good untill i tried to drive it, the wheel came apart again.  Then i was going to just change the wheel from the 1993 machine i have, but it is just a little bit different, so i don't know what to do now.  I don't want to spend a lot of money replacing it,because i just bought four new RMK's last year, but these machines are still fun to have around to play with, and i was wondering what i could do, what i should do, and how to do it.  Thank you so much for your help.

Answer
Hello Jon,

  Sounds like a tricky spot to be in. There are a few things you could do. One, would be to try getting a used clutch on Ebay, or www.alssnowmo.com  , for cheap. Now, as far as the two clutches are concerned. If both belts are the same number on the 93 and the 92, ( based on my info, they should both use the exact same belt), you can change the clutches right over without any trouble, as long as it will fit on the shaft. Here is how to remmove the primary, if that is the clutch you are removing,

1. Spray a light coating of spray lubricant on the clutch puller before you install puller.

2. Remove the primary clutch bolt and thread clutch puller in by hand. DO NOT use air impact on puller, it can cause thread damage. If puller does not thread in by hand DO NOT force puller in. Remove puller and inspect clutch and look for any obstructions.

3. Prevent the clutch from rotating by using a factory tool or a small bar. Make sure the tool will not cause damage when force is applied.

4. Using a hand tool, not air, tighten puller until clutch pops off the crankshaft. If the clutch doesn't come off easily, lightly tap on the end of the puller with a wrench or smaller hammer. DO NOT use extreme force. Contact your dealer if the clutch does not come off engine using reasonable torque.

5. Once clutch is off, unthread the puller and service clutch.

6. To install the primary clutch back on the machine, place the clutch on the crankshaft, thread the bolt in by hand and tighten the bolt to the manufacturer's recommendations.

7. Manufactures clutch belt torque specs:

Polaris Snowmobile 45-47 ft/lbs.


Otherwise, the other clutch can be removed by taking the center bolt off, and pulling it by hand. Hope this helps you out. If you have any other questions, let me know! Good luck with the sled! --Arcticatman