i got a 2012 pro and wanting to take the clutch off to do some clutch work on it and i have a polaris clutch puller for the sled and its not comming off. anyone have any input?
any one having troubles getting primary off?
- Thread starter timgpro800
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ok ill give that a try, thanks
ill let you know if it works
ill let you know if it works
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I used the dry method for years and it worked ok at best. I recently put just a dab of grease on the tip and the threads and it is way easier to pop off. Just make sure that there isn't any grease on the inside of the clutch or the stub before you put it back on.
I've used the water method and it works. But try a rubber mallot with light bumps to the clutch as you crank on the clutch puller bolt. That always gets me to the dreaded POP! Just make sure you don't turn and turn because you can strip your crank threads.
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Trenchmaster
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The first time getting it off can be tough, I also put some grease on the threads and tip of the puller. Tighten the puller up and heat the shaft of the clutch a BIT (between the sheaves, not to much) with a torch, another small turn on the puller should pop it right off.
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For what it is worth, I now clean the sheaves, change weights and springs w/o taking the clutch off. Just easier than torqueing on my crank.
You just gave me an idea, and I'm sure that this isn't a new idea. Getting a cover back on is a pita. Why hasn't somebody made a stud that you can thread in the clutch, then thread on another retainer nut to hold the cover and allow you to remove the cover bolts and then loosen the retainer? This would make it so much easier than trying to force the cover on and trying to get the cover bolts started at the same time.
I think that I am gonna make a tool like this after I get back from my trip.
Bunker Hill clutch tool, aka dummy clutch tool ( Wahl bro racing), I've been using one for years, works great!
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TGitt
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Avoid it if you can. But I guarantee there are dealers out there that do use impact guns.A lot of good info here.
Is using an impact wrench to remove the primary a problem??
I put some grease in the clutch bolt hole, then a litte on the threads of the puller and off it came. I've never worked on a sled that had one come off that easy.
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Oregonsledder
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A lot of good info here.
Is using an impact wrench to remove the primary a problem??
A lot of guys get by using an impact wrench, but I never would use one. That's a lot of un necessary shock to the crank, and the flywheel magnets on the other end. I do snowmobile service as a business and I remove primary clutches every week, many that may have never been removed and with a little effort they always come off with the correct puller and a lot of grunting.
thanks everyone, the water trick work but it did take alittle work to get it off......
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High Velocity
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skibreeze, no insult intended, but I've never had an issue getting a clutch cover back on. With the sled on the floor/ground, get the cover in position. I then use my knee to push the cover in place and have two free hands to start the bolts. I just had my MTX weights out today and once they were re-installed, it took less than a minute to have all six cover bolts started.
put the puller in and tighten it good then slightly hit it with a 4lb hammer...(a good few taps) then tighten the puller more until it pops right off!! itll come just keep cranking on it
dont be scared to crank on it
dont be scared to crank on it
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GREICO1
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Tap on it how?
