Thanks for video. I have a 2000 Pantera 580. I searched TH-cam for 1/2 hour looking for a video with that type of clutch to adjust my belt deflection. What is the correct amount of spacers should be removed for correct tension? Basically, what is the correct tension or what height should the belt be in the sheaves? Again, thanks for the video...short and to the point.
Got another question buddy.. what's the spring setting on the secondary? I seen heard you say the middle is stock for cat but what's the deal with that?
From left of center is softer setting it will make the clutch shift into higher gear faster and from center to right is tighter and will make wait longer to fully shift
on the outer piece of the secondary should those plastic bearings for lack of a better term be all able to spin? on mine 1 out of the 3 is loose. I just purchased a 2002 ZR600. It seems the belt deflection is way off so I'm starting there. seems to hesitate to engage. thanks mike.
Let me explain that a little better if the clutch is put all together and the rollers are riding on the helix they should not spin when u try to turn them with your fingers but if u have the clutch apart and the outta roller cover off they should spin freely
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 hey mike when the clutch is in the machine and assembled I have one plastic roller that spins freely the other 2 do not. Any idea on what causes this or what I should be looking to replace?
@@TylerBemis worn out rollers, worn out helix or misaligned helix. Mark the helix that it's not touching and also Mark that roller that is not touching take the roller plate off take the three bolts out of the helix turn the Helix to a different position reinstall the bolts finger tight put the spring and roller plate back on grab both sheaves of the secondary clutch open it up some and let it slam shut and then tighten your bolts down for your helix see if that helps if it changes positions and the roller that you Mark is now tight and the other one is loose on the Helix that you marked you have a helix issue if not you have a roller issue
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 thanks mike I’m going to take it apart this weekend and take a look if I remember right the belt is sitting really low inside the sheaves.
Hey I was checking my clutches today on my 550 cougar and noticed my second clutch could move in and out on my drive shaft like half an inch or so? Am I supposed to have shims behind my secondary as well to prevent that?
You should have 1 0623-118 Washer, Shim (.030 in. And 1 0123-578 Washer behind the clutch and on the front of the clutch on the bolt u should have 1 0123-053 Washer, Flat and 1 0123-019 Washer, Flat on the bolt that holds the clutch on
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 ok thanks you man! Looks like someone took it off before me.. all my washers were on my clutch bolt. Someone got mixed up along the way 🤣
I would 1st check the belt for missing peace if it looks ok and the belt deflection is set correctly lift the back of the snowmobile and make sure the track is not to loose track could be slipping if all checks out next thing would be to check the chain case for worn-out gears if you're not sure how to check the belt deflection with the back of the snowmobile off the ground start it up Rev it up a few times get it warmed up hit the brake so the truck stops spinning let off the brake the track should move slowly when it is running with the track off the ground if it don't move your belt deflection is to loose your track should just creep forward when it is running and off the ground
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 okay thank you so much man I've been looking for answers all day I just bought it and it wasn't doing this when I wrote it before I bought it
What are u talking about wrong? This video is for adjusting belt defection/ tighten or loosen your belt the holes in your roller cover where the spring goes has nothing to do with adjustment for your belt them holes are there to tighten/loosen the shift point of your clutch do some research before commenting 😂 thanks for the comment through
🤣 for what if it's stock it goes in the center hole if it's clutched and in a different hole and u smoke alot of pot and can't remember what hole it was in then by all means mark it 🤣
Excellent how to video. This should help people.👍
Thanks for the great vid!
Thanks for video. I have a 2000 Pantera 580. I searched TH-cam for 1/2 hour looking for a video with that type of clutch to adjust my belt deflection. What is the correct amount of spacers should be removed for correct tension? Basically, what is the correct tension or what height should the belt be in the sheaves? Again, thanks for the video...short and to the point.
Where there are different holes for the yellow spring on top what direction Gives you more ribs and what direction gives you less?
Hey, was that a Black Magic helix cam? If so, what number? I have a BM28 i’m looking to get info on but can’t find anything online.
It's a straight 53 Helix
Got another question buddy.. what's the spring setting on the secondary? I seen heard you say the middle is stock for cat but what's the deal with that?
From left of center is softer setting it will make the clutch shift into higher gear faster and from center to right is tighter and will make wait longer to fully shift
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 seriously man thank you! It's so hard to find solid information on this type of stuff. You should work for cat 🤣
on the outer piece of the secondary should those plastic bearings for lack of a better term be all able to spin? on mine 1 out of the 3 is loose. I just purchased a 2002 ZR600. It seems the belt deflection is way off so I'm starting there. seems to hesitate to engage. thanks mike.
Yes the white rollers should spin freely
Let me explain that a little better if the clutch is put all together and the rollers are riding on the helix they should not spin when u try to turn them with your fingers but if u have the clutch apart and the outta roller cover off they should spin freely
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 hey mike when the clutch is in the machine and assembled
I have one plastic roller that spins freely the other 2 do not. Any idea on what causes this or what I should be looking to replace?
@@TylerBemis worn out rollers, worn out helix or misaligned helix. Mark the helix that it's not touching and also Mark that roller that is not touching take the roller plate off take the three bolts out of the helix turn the Helix to a different position reinstall the bolts finger tight put the spring and roller plate back on grab both sheaves of the secondary clutch open it up some and let it slam shut and then tighten your bolts down for your helix see if that helps if it changes positions and the roller that you Mark is now tight and the other one is loose on the Helix that you marked you have a helix issue if not you have a roller issue
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 thanks mike I’m going to take it apart this weekend and take a look if I remember right the belt is sitting really low inside the sheaves.
Hey I was checking my clutches today on my 550 cougar and noticed my second clutch could move in and out on my drive shaft like half an inch or so? Am I supposed to have shims behind my secondary as well to prevent that?
Yes there should be washers behind your secondary on the shaft itself you should have some play back and forth but a half inch is a little excessive
You should have 1 0623-118 Washer, Shim (.030 in. And 1 0123-578 Washer behind the clutch and on the front of the clutch on the bolt u should have 1 0123-053
Washer, Flat and 1 0123-019
Washer, Flat on the bolt that holds the clutch on
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 ok thanks you man! Looks like someone took it off before me.. all my washers were on my clutch bolt. Someone got mixed up along the way 🤣
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 you by chance have the part #s for the shims inside the clutch to adjust deflection?
@@419Ragz what year is yours?
I have a question I'm very new to snowmobiling when I take off it jerks does that mean I need a new belt and adjust my belt
I would 1st check the belt for missing peace if it looks ok and the belt deflection is set correctly lift the back of the snowmobile and make sure the track is not to loose track could be slipping if all checks out next thing would be to check the chain case for worn-out gears if you're not sure how to check the belt deflection with the back of the snowmobile off the ground start it up Rev it up a few times get it warmed up hit the brake so the truck stops spinning let off the brake the track should move slowly when it is running with the track off the ground if it don't move your belt deflection is to loose your track should just creep forward when it is running and off the ground
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 okay thank you so much man I've been looking for answers all day I just bought it and it wasn't doing this when I wrote it before I bought it
How much does it open by adding a washer
All depends because they make different thickness shim's
Wrong, the spring has holes for adjusting for tightening or lose
What are u talking about wrong? This video is for adjusting belt defection/ tighten or loosen your belt the holes in your roller cover where the spring goes has nothing to do with adjustment for your belt them holes are there to tighten/loosen the shift point of your clutch do some research before commenting 😂 thanks for the comment through
Moron some more!
MARK THE HOLES THE SPRING WAS IN! 😂
🤣 for what if it's stock it goes in the center hole if it's clutched and in a different hole and u smoke alot of pot and can't remember what hole it was in then by all means mark it 🤣
@@mikesautomaintenance5780 you know some noobie gonna eff it up if you dont mention it 🤣