Polaris primary clutch question
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mountainsledmania
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yes its normal, the net on it is a locking not and it bottoms out on the threads. that bolts sole purpose in life is to keep the arm in place. its ok it has a bit f slop in it, to tight and the arm would have a hard time moving
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sledder325
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Ok thanks its just i was worried cause the other two dont have side to side play.
wouldnt it possibly make the weight push on the roller not quite on center of roller causing side shifting or something like that?
wouldnt it possibly make the weight push on the roller not quite on center of roller causing side shifting or something like that?
mountainsledmania
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we are talking like thousandths worth of movement here. the arm cannont really move where is sits in its slot.. the bolt, as long as the nuts tight...Meh
Longhairfreak
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You need to service your clutch. Those bolts should move freely side to side and also turn in the weight.
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I just had my clutch serviced. Replaced bushings etc.
Do you think i have to replace the bolts or replace the weights?
Do you think i have to replace the bolts or replace the weights?
d8grandpa
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There is a small bushing in the weight that is replaceable. If your clutch was just serviced they may have been replaced.
I have never seen a bolt wear out, there is no movement to wear them out. If you grab the weight there will be very little play from side to side. If they wobble at the bolt your bushings didn’t get replaced.
I have never seen a bolt wear out, there is no movement to wear them out. If you grab the weight there will be very little play from side to side. If they wobble at the bolt your bushings didn’t get replaced.
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sledder325
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Can i take the pin out with the clutch together, it looks like i could, but i guess just be careful not to drop weight inside the clutch and if i can do this can ipull the weight up and out?
Yes you can and the weight will not go anywhere as the is pressure against it. If you are really concerned put a magnet on the weight just before pulling the pin. That’s actually how I change weights without taking the cover off.
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That is bad advice. Do not lube anything on a clutch. Clean with burgundy scotch brite yes.
Teth-Air
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We have rebuilt quite a few Polaris clutches. The pins should move as the threads don't go down the bolt enough to lock them tight to the clutch. Also it should be said that the bushings in the weights can wear very fast, especially it seems on the AXYS compared to the Pro-Ride. When these wear, the weight twists and can destroy the rollers and rollers are expensive and are more difficult to change.
Check your bushings frequently. Also we sell Polaris Durability shims to be installed on the following side of the weights or on both sides for clutches that are more worn. As the weights move back and forth they gouge out the aluminum slots in the spider. These shims reduce the wear.
http://www.sourceinnovations.ca/product/p-85-durability-shim-kit/
FYI the Cat clutches are similar but use a set screw through the weights, to lock the weight to the pin. Then there are 2 bushings in the spider for each weight that the pins rotate in. This is a superior design in our opinion and we are working on a conversion kit to do this.
Check your bushings frequently. Also we sell Polaris Durability shims to be installed on the following side of the weights or on both sides for clutches that are more worn. As the weights move back and forth they gouge out the aluminum slots in the spider. These shims reduce the wear.
http://www.sourceinnovations.ca/product/p-85-durability-shim-kit/
FYI the Cat clutches are similar but use a set screw through the weights, to lock the weight to the pin. Then there are 2 bushings in the spider for each weight that the pins rotate in. This is a superior design in our opinion and we are working on a conversion kit to do this.
pfi572
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Those stainless spacers used to be on all Cat clutch’s back in the day .
Good idea for sure .
Good idea for sure .
Longhairfreak
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I some what agree. If you don't service your clutches after every trip to the mountains and/or your clutching isn't bang on DON'T USE LUBE! If you want superior clutch action make sure you're clutched as good as you can be and service often. You won't be disappointed. PS lube the bushings too and your secondary as well.
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Teth-Air
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We actually do use Tri-flow. It dries to an invisible slippery film. Learned than one from the Baker boys. Don't get it on the sheaves.
Quicksand
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Ya any dry lube would be ok, graphite or whatever. any kind of grease or oil and all the belt dust will stick to it and it'll be far worse than before
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