Drive clutch removal and alignment
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Drive clutch removal and alignment
Like alot of other people I am trying to fix my creeping problem. I have two 500 Sportsman's. One is fine and the other creeps. I have read the many post on this issue and took everyone's advise so far. I have both Sportsman's apart so I can compare the two. Both seem to have the same amount of play in the one way clutch. I haven't pulled the clutch but the brass washer between the inner clutch sleave and one way clutch appears to look the same on both. And the creeping issue is caused by the belt not moving off the inner clutch sleave so I am assuming the washer is not the problem. However the alignment on the two are different. I have loosen all the motor mounts but am still having trouble getting the motor to stay aligned. Any advice/tips on alignment and also anyway to pull the drive clutch without the special puller? Thanks for all your help!!
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Drive clutch removal and alignment
The puller threads are 3/4" fine thread - you can go to the hardware store and purchase a bolt in this size. You will have to come up with a 3" long spacer to put between the bolt end and the crankshaft as the bolt threads are not long enough to reach the crankshaft end ( you may find a deep socket that will fit inside) - grease both ends of the spacer before inserting so that you have some lubrication.
Tighten as much as you can to pull the clutch, sometimes a smart tap with a decent hammer is needed to "pop" it off.
Tighten as much as you can to pull the clutch, sometimes a smart tap with a decent hammer is needed to "pop" it off.
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Drive clutch removal and alignment
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: PolSports
Thanks for the bolt size I will get one. Can anybody help with the alignment?</end quote></div>
They make an alignment tool but if is not too far off you can shim the rear clutch in or out some or shim/ move the motor mount some.
Thanks for the bolt size I will get one. Can anybody help with the alignment?</end quote></div>
They make an alignment tool but if is not too far off you can shim the rear clutch in or out some or shim/ move the motor mount some.
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Drive clutch removal and alignment
if you take the rear clutch off you dont need a puller for it thear is usuly spasers on the shaft behind the rear clutch sounds like you don't have any or need more thay will move the rear clutch out and move the belt away from the inner clutch sleave hope this helps you
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