I got a 1997 Polaris 400 sportsman free , body in great shape needs engine rebuild, getting kinda worried now seeing all the special tools needed to disassemble the engine and reassemble , is their any way too get around some of these special tools ?
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The clutch puller you can make yourself from a 3/4 x16 pitch bolt. Also some people have made their own tool to pull the counter balancer. A search of the forum can help you on that.As far as the slotted nut socket,it's not necessary to have one. A good punch will work fine in loosening and staking this nut. The spider tool for clutch repair is available on ebay. Some handy with a welder have made their own.Polaris Spider Clutch Tool 96 10 Sportsman 500 4x4 6x6 RSE HO Duse EFI Touring | eBay

 

Thanks , that's a big help