LT80: R&R'd clutch rollers: Now clutch is too tight
 

I just R&R'd the rollers in my LT80's front clutch. Had four (thought 3) in it before, and it ran well, but the clutch began to slip sooner than I wanted, so this time, I went to five rollers. Now, the LT80 bogs bad until it gets on the pipe. So bad that it won't get started moving on a decent incline. I used an electric impact wrench to tighten it. Is my problem too many rollers (DG pipe) or too tight?

Thanks!

LT80: R&R'd clutch rollers: Now clutch is too tight
 

It's the rollers.
It should be tight. You did re-install the big washer, right?

LT80: R&R'd clutch rollers: Now clutch is too tight
 

LT80,

Thanks, as always for your quick reply. I installed the front clutch assembly, then the washer, then the bolt. Is this correct?

Also, is it OK to use an impact to tighten?

LT80: R&R'd clutch rollers: Now clutch is too tight
 

Yes you indeed use an impact wrench. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

The washer I mentioned: your installing the roller hub (variator) then you put the spacer thru that part, then a big washer,then the outewr clutch face,thin spring washer, then nut. The big washer that the belt rides on is what I'm talkinbg about.

LT80: R&R'd clutch rollers: Now clutch is too tight
 

Yes, I did install the big washer - thanks for checking. I guess it's the extra roller that's causing the bog, like you said. So, is the DG Pipe more of a top-end pipe? Just wondering, since stock the LT has 6 rollers.

Thanks.