Snowmobile button clutch trick that you should know

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2 жыл бұрын

Rick goes through a button clutch and explains how to take apart a snowmobile clutch and replace the spring without using a clutch tool. He explains spring tension and how the helix comes on and off the clutch. Roller clutches have taken over but there's still lots of people trying to resurrect older snowmobiles that have button clutches.
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@EricFB 4 ай бұрын

Good stuff here. I'm working on my own '94 Indy 440 that's as crusty as you can imagine. Just the tutorial I was looking for!

@yukonjon5964 Жыл бұрын

i used to do it the exact same way. then i found that a Vise-Grip C-clamp takes care of the twisting / holding part. use two hands to spin it with the spring and key way in place, push the helix down to the buttons, then clamp it. this stops it from springing back and keeps both hands free to put the circlip in place. still use the knee to hold it together the whole time. works great. if the back of the clutch has a windage plate, then you must clamp more to the outer part of the rim, so as to not damage the plate.

@Tubeagrutis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this vid, and you're cleaning clutch vid! You've saved my sledding season and for that my kids, and I, are forever greatful! Love ALL your content! Keep it up

@cassidyhruby7211 2 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful video I’ve struggled with many of these clutch but know I’ve got a good understanding of how they work

@jrusher19 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick! Im fixing up an old 98 xc and just going through clutches right now these are all new to me

@money_murda221 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, I have never dug into one of these older secondaries. Much appreciated !

@clem95627 Жыл бұрын

I've got an old 1986 Polaris Indy 400 that im trying to resurrect. This is very helpful. Thanks.

@OilHist 2 жыл бұрын

I just took the secondary clutch apart on my 99 Indy 500 and cleaned, inspected, and lubed it. It was a little tougher than your video shows, but I have small hands. I made a makeshift jig that I clamped in the vise. Everything seems to work well now. Thank you for the great video!

@ryanwillard3824 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’ll definitely be trying the ground approach for reassembly next time!

@SometimeIsNow 2 жыл бұрын

Great video !! Received my 4 place D9 clamp holder. Can’t wait to install it in the trailer. Thanks bud 🤙🏼 Think Snow❄️❄️

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

YEEEESSSSSSSS BUDDDDDY 🤙

@greatalaska6429 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, all kinds of good information. Always enjoy your uploads.

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it bud! Thanks for watching.

@canadaeast8358 2 жыл бұрын

Good video I worked a a lot of those clutches back in the day. Even tho I know what your doing I still like watching. Everything you said I was like. Yup lol

@scottwilson4079 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Someday I will make it to Alberta or BC to try out mountain riding. I’m from central Ontario and we don’t have snow conditions like you guys do. Anyways I look forward to your next video Scott

@dillonmckay3569 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see another video. Keep it up. Much love from rural Nakusp

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching D! Appreciate it bud.

@dillonmckay3569 2 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome

@jonstevensmaplegrovefarms3754 2 жыл бұрын

one thing we used to do is marker on the helix face with new buttons, no spring but snap ring on and run it up and down at the tips of the helix like you were doing. if the buttons are rubbing 1/4 inch or whatever distance down from the tip then you machine where the snap ring goes. if they are going right to the very tip of the helix you can add a snap ring or two.

@tomascharles5080 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid.

@ilikeyellow22 Жыл бұрын

Your video are mint bud!!!!

@alfredocarpaneto5976 Жыл бұрын

When I cleaned everything it seemed like there was once a thing coating of grease or some kind of lubricant that dried up over time, when I clean the assembly would it be wise to put a light coating of grease on the bushings the helix rides on and the shaft etc ? Well, I did and it seemed to let everything move easier and smoother so I just sent with it but kept it very light to prevent buildup. Like the videos and you have helped me sort out a few things on some older sleds. Thanks man.

@ogiegloa Жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome! They have helped me a lot. I have an old Yamaha venture GT that I’ve owned for the last 10 years. Great machine. I’ve never done anything to the clutches. When the machine warms up I get a ton of rattling which I thought may be coming from the engine but after watching your video I think I’m going to tackle the primary clutch. I also have no high end performance any more. (Changed plugs, fuel lines and cleaned the carbs ) Question is do you have a video showing how to rebuild the clutch? Also I heard you mentioned rec supply - I’m in Saskatoon and those guys are great!

@DIGIT9 Жыл бұрын

Dont know much about the Yamy's but almost ALL clutchs work the same , have the same style of components that wear out ! Most of the difference is in the pullers ! Those guys at Rec Supply should be able to help you out ?

@jacobvontish2581 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying your videos!!! I'm self teaching myself on a few old 1990 prowlers and your videos are very helpful and entertaining!!

@jimmoravec1326 2 жыл бұрын

Your a pretty cool dude I get a kick out of you 👍

@evanhurtig708 2 жыл бұрын

That was a good video. Not a lot out there on older stuff. I have a 86 Indy 400. Any videos on that era of snowmobile. Looking to adjust the belt deflection after I change out the belt. Thanks again.

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

We have one or two of those vids on our channel

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

The vid that I did on my triple would work for you !

@evanhurtig708 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect thank. I have seen that one will have an other look at it. Thanks for the reply

@MNFarming2023 3 ай бұрын

I've got a button clutch off an old polaris 488 that won't come apart any help is appreciated Thanks!

@victorhenry8941 6 ай бұрын

I’ve got a 1998 I believe arctic cat cougar that the track just stopped spinning would you know the cause

@dirtyfacegeorge9938 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, I put them together the same way, what's the chances you have an HSP 38x you wanna part with, p-85?

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

I might have one , I’ll look in my stash , see what I got !

@joelaichner3025 Жыл бұрын

Buy a Venom Industries , Team Tied , it’s awesome

@96Duelfuel Жыл бұрын

Do you know what the default is on older Yamaha's (i.e. Phazer/Enticer)

@DIGIT9 Жыл бұрын

Default of what ?

@wyattsullivan5175 2 жыл бұрын

Can you explain helix wholes for the button clutches i know its deals with ingagement of the helix and tuning rpm shift along with back shift but I’d like your 2 cents to clear up mine lol

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly that ! A tighter spring holds CVT in a lower gear , revs higher , more power low , better back shifting , looser spring is opposite, poor back shifting , boggy , lower rpm !

@wyattsullivan5175 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIGIT9 That’s what I was hoping you would say haha I pulled a chowder head move and pulled the secondary apart and lost track of the helix whole position on my 600 triple so now it’s in the 4th whole looking at me from a shelf thanks Digit

@grgsrvc 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you install the spring in the other holes? How does that change the clutch characteristics

@shagsmcshrivels 2 жыл бұрын

I second this

@Mogachaffe 2 жыл бұрын

Changes the tension. Tighter or looser depending on which hole you go.

@shagsmcshrivels 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mogachaffe yah, I got that much. As grgsrvc asked, what clutching characteristics are altered when adding more or less preload.

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Tighter the spring , keeps it in a lower gear , looser the spring is opposite ! Tighter holes are generally used for a wore or different spec spring !

@Metcalferacing_29 11 ай бұрын

The motor I have is in a race car. That’s why I was asking.

@ThomasKCushman Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the vid. You speak my language. Life long dirtbiker here and enough of a mechanic to have a lot of half done projects around.... I have a pair of Yamaha 1990 ovations. One of them is haveing issues keeping speed. I am fairly certain it is the belt or clutch. Engine has good compression has always sounded great. My question is this. How do I tell if I simply have a worn belt or in need of a clutch rebuild? I have the belt and another belt and both of them don't look overly worn but produce the same effect. How to know when it's one or the other on this age of a sled?

@DIGIT9 Жыл бұрын

Measure the length and the width of old belt , compare with new belt ! Also if the clutch springs have never been changed , its prob a good idea to clean clutchs and install new springs !

@ThomasKCushman Жыл бұрын

@@DIGIT9thanks for staying on top of a post you did years ago. That really helps

@terrynordquist9521 2 жыл бұрын

What are the set screws and nuts on the front of the clutch for

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

To adjust belt deflection !

@32degreesretarded62 2 жыл бұрын

Whats your opinion on switching a stock Cat button clutch to a stock Cat roller clutch? Specifially a 96ZRT with a roller from a 99Tcat.

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Rollers are always better !

@yukonjon5964 Жыл бұрын

if you do that you will most likely need to change the primary spring and/or weights to compensate for how much less drag the secondary will now have. the sled will bog otherwise.

@32degreesretarded62 Жыл бұрын

@@yukonjon5964 Im a perpetual tinkerer by nature. Sled has 2600 miles on it since I did the swap. Initially I did go with a softer spring and wasnt happy with where the revs were at when it "shifted". Put the T-Cat spring back in and its been GREAT ever since. Im running an aftermarket comet primary and that traditional ZRT bog is gone. Im quite happy with it. 38mm carbs, reeds, pod filters, stock exhaust, shaved heads and some polishing on the intake runners.

@WyteOutAK Жыл бұрын

What kind of chips are those 😮

@marcodm 9 ай бұрын

My 88 citation belt is very low, how do i adjust higher to be level top of clutch?

@DIGIT9 9 ай бұрын

A new belt would help , if that dont work , then try taking a shim our of secondary !

@bhoss7133 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please explain what changes occur if/when you use the other holes ?

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

A tighter spring would keep it in a lower gear , engine would rev but not go as fast , used mainly for a wore spring or deeper lug track !

@bhoss7133 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIGIT9 thanks!

@leerjet18 2 жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly each hole stiffer on polaris adds about 150rpm to the shift rpm.

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Ya something like that !

@yukonjon5964 Жыл бұрын

only reason to change from stock hole is if the spring is worn out. in some cases when the spring is so old it has gotten weaker, placing it one hole tighter can bring things back to closer to what it used to be. if the secondary is so weak it opens too much under a big load (wont backshift), it will need a new spring or a stronger spring. just changing the hole won't be enough.

@williamwood6393 2 жыл бұрын

how do you adjust belt deflection on button clutches

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Some have a dial on outside shiv that pushes pins in or out to adjust deflection, but on older ones you need to take apart , add or remove shims to adjust !

@rayrg570 Жыл бұрын

What do you use to clean the inside where belt rides?

@DIGIT9 Жыл бұрын

Brakeclean with Scotchpad(red) , laquer thinner for final wipe !

@dennisleardd4478 2 жыл бұрын

Question on the bushings in these clutches I have a 96 storm I replaced the bigger bushing but the smaller bushing can that one be replaced

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

On the face plate ?

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Primary or Secondary ?

@dennisleardd4478 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIGIT9 yes I think so I put the bigger bushing in but when my clutch is apart there is a lot of wiggle on the main shaft on that bushing

@dennisleardd4478 2 жыл бұрын

Secondary

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Ya it can be changed

@alfredpoitras6017 Жыл бұрын

What will happen if you put the spring in a nother hole would it give it more peep or make it bog

@DIGIT9 Жыл бұрын

Its a short turm

@DIGIT9 Жыл бұрын

Sorry , its a short term fix but if you put it in another hole that makes the spring tighter , it will have a little more zip , but wont go as fast !

@gabrielwidehn3040 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sir,I have a question and its about my yamaha 1997 vmax xtc 600 it was really boggy then after i did a full throttle on it the motor stopped and after that it ran on 1 cylinder when it got hot. Then my grandpa poured some cleaning lub into the fuel tank and after that it ran on 2 cylinders. What was the problem,do I need to change fuel filters or was it some dirt in the system that got cleaned away?

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Might have been froze up , try a little gasline antifreeze ? But new filters wouldnt hurt ! Should be done every couple yrs anyway !

@gabrielwidehn3040 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIGIT9 oh ok, but the problem was that it ran good then it slowly started to bog and eventually it started running on 1 cylinder from nowhere but might just have been some shit in the carbs because when the cleaning lube was in the machine it ran better

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Thats possible too

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Change fuel filters , one in tank especially !

@DIGIT9 2 жыл бұрын

Its usually a pickup screen , might be plugging ?

@matthewkowalchuk 2 жыл бұрын

If you can’t get it at Rec supply, your basically screwed. Lucky I’m only an hour away

@Metcalferacing_29 11 ай бұрын

if i need to get a little more rpm out of my motor ill changing the spring hole in the helix help

@DIGIT9 11 ай бұрын

Yup , about 100 rpm per hole

@Metcalferacing_29 11 ай бұрын

@@DIGIT9 is there a way I can pm you. I have a couple questions. The motor I have ( Polaris 440 pro x) is in a race car.

@DIGIT9 11 ай бұрын

You can ask on here ! I'll answer best I can !

@Metcalferacing_29 11 ай бұрын

@@DIGIT9 ok. I have a Polaris 440 Pro X. It’s a a race car. The peak RPM for these motors are 7800 I believe and I’ve been told. I’m running 51.5 clutch weights with a black and green clutch spring. I’m only getting 7400-7500. Don’t think I need to change my spring or change the hole that the spring goes in on the secondary?

@DIGIT9 11 ай бұрын

Whats it geared at ? There is way less resistance in a race car compared to a snowmobile ? Secondary needs to see some load !