How to tell if your snowmobile clutch is worn out and how to rebuild it.

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

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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  • @lr22same47
    @lr22same473 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff thank you!

  • @arnoldelliott5695
    @arnoldelliott56957 ай бұрын

    Please make more vids this year. Ya'll are awesome.

  • @larryrosa6995
    @larryrosa69954 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ryanshugrue1515
    @ryanshugrue1515 Жыл бұрын

    Alot of help 👍

  • @josephgillespie6108
    @josephgillespie61082 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful mine is very bad thanks a lot

  • @sambo1889
    @sambo18894 жыл бұрын

    Correction, you can buy all those parts for arctic cat. Go see the local dealer and ask the parts guy.

  • @MrBrobilly
    @MrBrobilly Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    Жыл бұрын

    Clutch's are basically the same as a Polaris !

  • @brucestewart78
    @brucestewart784 жыл бұрын

    What a character! 🤙

  • @darcy32171
    @darcy321713 жыл бұрын

    brake kleen...Check. Wd40...Check. Vodka and red solo cups...Check....LMAO love these videos!

  • @jasonb1614

    @jasonb1614

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol. I came to the comments to literally say almost the exact same thing you did!

  • @primeau2475
    @primeau24754 жыл бұрын

    For all you Canadian boys that don't like dealer prices Recreation Supply out of Saskatoon sells most Polaris clutch parts too

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do you work at Rec Supply? Or know somebody who does?

  • @primeau2475

    @primeau2475

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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!

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    4 жыл бұрын

    Primeau right on! I have to get Digit9 rocking on Facebook soon!

  • @arandomstateofmind5897

    @arandomstateofmind5897

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rec Supply is awesome

  • @richardferster8049
    @richardferster80493 жыл бұрын

    Good video. Do the wear areas on the spider, however minute, mean its out of balance?

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    not if they are wearing evenly !

  • @ernestcorbin8336
    @ernestcorbin83364 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get that cabinet your using to work on the clutch. I need a booze/bar/work table. Tks

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Allandale trailers in Red Deer AB

  • @jacobnaeyaert9417
    @jacobnaeyaert94173 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Question for you if the spider has some of that grooving from the weight bushings going out should I replace the spider?

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not necessary , but change bushing in weights , they are binding on your spider !

  • @jacobnaeyaert9417

    @jacobnaeyaert9417

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well of course a new one would be better but not necessary at this point !

  • @lmtada
    @lmtada4 жыл бұрын

    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.....

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    4 жыл бұрын

    Belt and a pulley , didnt even cut the glove ! Cut it clean off !!

  • @ewaugh69
    @ewaugh692 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Looking for bushings for a primary on a 92 cat panther deluxe. Where can I source those? Thanks!

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not too sure , try Cat dealers , then the aftermarket ! BDX might have something or SMT ! Try Rec Supply in Saskatoon SK , Canada !

  • @ewaugh69

    @ewaugh69

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DIGIT9 thanks man! Keep posting

  • @cjackfly
    @cjackfly4 ай бұрын

    Hmmm, kinda would like to know before I take the thing off the sled.

  • @zacharysmith737
    @zacharysmith7372 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @jamesrinaldo2602
    @jamesrinaldo26023 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    how many miles ? have clutchs ever been cleaned ?Chaincase ever been inspected ?what's it reving at WOT ?

  • @michaelhoobler7520
    @michaelhoobler75204 жыл бұрын

    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😎🤘👍

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL, I used to have a full 10 digits! Thanks for watching Mike.

  • @michaelhoobler7520

    @michaelhoobler7520

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just got it lol digit 9 maybe I should put the. Crown down naw one more u the man😆

  • @paulmacdonald7068
    @paulmacdonald70683 жыл бұрын

    What does it mean if you take out your spring and the movable sheave wont move st all?

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for late reply , just seen this ! Sounds like bushing is seized to shaft , good penetrant will work !

  • @robbrown809
    @robbrown8093 жыл бұрын

    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??

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Needs to be rebuilt !

  • @myronkindrachuk6769
    @myronkindrachuk67693 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Take cover off and see if it moves

  • @myronkindrachuk6769

    @myronkindrachuk6769

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DIGIT9 I removed it from the sled completely and cant get it to budge

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you remove cover and take out spring ?

  • @myronkindrachuk6769

    @myronkindrachuk6769

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DIGIT9 Yes, same way you had it in your video except mine wont budge at all even with a hammer, no travel at all

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Spider cracked ? Weights move freely ?

  • @carsonstumpf9159
    @carsonstumpf9159 Жыл бұрын

    My clutch will still fully in gaged when I hit full throttle and won’t disengage what could this mean?2018 Polaris axys

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    Жыл бұрын

    Broken spring ?

  • @flove-cl7mn
    @flove-cl7mn2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    2 жыл бұрын

    May seem good but measure the width !

  • @flove-cl7mn

    @flove-cl7mn

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DIGIT9 Okay, will do. Thanks.

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    2 жыл бұрын

    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 !

  • @flove-cl7mn

    @flove-cl7mn

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ya take it apart , clean with brake cleaner , finish with wiping clutch faces with Laquer thinner ! Use a fine scrub brush or dish pad !

  • @the4thj
    @the4thj2 жыл бұрын

    Put up a tip post ya know $$$

  • @keemez
    @keemez3 жыл бұрын

    3:36 the word you're looking for is sheave a shiv is a knife/blade

  • @user-hq5wq8tm6b

    @user-hq5wq8tm6b

    Жыл бұрын

    Who cares !!! We know what he meant.

  • @keemez

    @keemez

    Жыл бұрын

    people with functioning brains care. a SHIV is not what you want anywhere near CVT belts

  • @user-hq5wq8tm6b

    @user-hq5wq8tm6b

    Жыл бұрын

    @@keemez Ok. I guess my brain isn't functioning. I wish you well!!

  • @hermitrob5481
    @hermitrob54812 жыл бұрын

    Dealer (Polaris) just jacked me for a new clutch, 8 hundo

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ouch , they dont seem to get any cheaper !!

  • @hermitrob5481

    @hermitrob5481

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @eliteleaf5305
    @eliteleaf5305 Жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    Жыл бұрын

    Belt might be too long ? Have you cleaned the clutchs ? Does secondary open ? Bad springs in clutchs ?

  • @eliteleaf5305

    @eliteleaf5305

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DIGIT9 secondary does open but I haven’t cleaned the clutches

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    Жыл бұрын

    If your secondary opens and the belt slips then you prob need new springs ?

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    Жыл бұрын

    Your driveshaft bearings could be pooched too , take chaincase apart and check it

  • @eliteleaf5305

    @eliteleaf5305

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @Mike-bf9bb
    @Mike-bf9bb3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Belt is too tight

  • @Mike-bf9bb

    @Mike-bf9bb

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DIGIT9 how do i fix that

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Need details , sled make , yr , stuff like that ?

  • @Mike-bf9bb

    @Mike-bf9bb

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DIGIT9 2005 Polaris super-sport 550

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Need to open secondary a bit so belt loosens up !

  • @mercsmith
    @mercsmith5 ай бұрын

    Can you believe it? A Polaris clutch has gone bad

  • @SuperBigdanno
    @SuperBigdanno2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @amam-sq6hh

    @amam-sq6hh

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really? 500km and wore out doesn't seem right

  • @michaelskagen1
    @michaelskagen12 жыл бұрын

    Can a bad clutch make your engine sound like it's knocking?

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely ! Take clutch off and run engine , then you will know !

  • @michaelskagen1

    @michaelskagen1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DIGIT9 what can I use to take the clutch off I don't have the tools

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    2 жыл бұрын

    You would need to find a clutch puller !

  • @DIGIT9

    @DIGIT9

    2 жыл бұрын

    What kind of sled is it ?

  • @michaelskagen1

    @michaelskagen1

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's an Polaris trail boss 330

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