07 Arctic Cat 650 H1 clutch noise

[bobski]

Had clutches apart when reringed engine. Now when I come t a stop there is a clanging noise coming from housing It also seems like something doesn't disengage when I come to a stop. It doesn't do it as much if I bring the rpm up a tad when I stop. I read from an old post to clean everything with brake clean. I'm going to try that first, but if anyone has any other Ideas like to hear them. Thanks Bob.

[swampcat07]

Does it sound like a bell ringing? Sometimes when you stop suddenly the belt wedges in-between the plates and holds the primary open allowing the clutch to make noise. To me it sounds like a bell through the snorkels.

I would also pull the cover and make sure the primary and secondary nuts are tight, they should have been put in place with red loctite.

[bobski]

Sort of like a bell. When I slow to a stop it will actually stall the engine.

[swampcat07]

If the engine stalls there is definately a problem. Check the two bolts that hold the clutch on. That is the most common problem with them backing off. If this is the case be careful if you still choose to run it so you don't crack the cases.

It could also be the rollers sticking but I doubt it.

Take the clutch cover off, remove the clutches, clean everything with brake cleaner and then reinstall the clutches with red loctite to about 250 ft lbs of torque (check the repair manual for exact number).

[bobski]

Thanks for the help and insight. Plan to take back apart and clean and re torque both nuts. I'll post my results. Thanks again!

[swampcat07]

No problem. Let us know how you make out.

[bobski]

Did I mention that I also replaced the timing chain when I put the new rings in? That means I had to remove the wet clutch and one-way bearing. Green dot out Bobski. I had the one way bearing backwards. Hope I didn't riun the bearing, might order new one just to be safe. Hope my mistake helps others. Thanks for your insight.

[marioweldinginc]

Ahh so the one way bearing was the other way bearing. Good detective work. Hope it works out

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[oxidized_black]

nice it was fairly easy to back track and find the problem... right on !!

[swampcat07]

Glad to see you found the problem. My guess others might have similar symptoms when the one way bearing is bad, it is definitely good information to have.

[bobski]

What is the benifit of leaving that bearing out? I read that alot of riders take it out.

[Dave Polmanteer]

SURE NEVER HERD OF THAT .. DOES ANY ONE KNOW THE TORK ON THE CLUTCH NUT

[mikeexplorer]

If you download the service manual for your machine it has all the specifications for torque. 

Mike

 

[Davemaddog]

Are there shims between clutch sheaves? I know on a sled the shims set the belt deflection...and when you  worked on it ...it got out of spec. Just a thought. 

[mikeexplorer]

On 3/3/2012 at 7:06 PM, bobski said:

What is the benifit of leaving that bearing out? I read that alot of riders take it out.

It eliminates engine braking. Personally I like engine braking, but if you don't, remove the bearing.

Mike