Hello All. I live in Cape Dorset, Nunavut. I recently bought two used 2003 Polaris 340 Indy touring sleds. I have been going through both machines trying to get them up to snuff and have run into a problem with mine. I put a new Polaris belt on the machine and in less than half a tank of fuel, it has torn the side out of the belt and is fraying the cords: trash now. The machine has about 7000 km's on it and I doubt the secondary clutch has been fully rebuilt. When I looked at the belt is sitting too high on the secondary clutch. I think the deflection is off and it is too tight, forcing the belt up. When the belt was new, the machine would move when idling. So, I think I know what the problem is, but I am not sure. It seems a pretty drastic problem that was not happening prior to the other work done on the machine. The only work that has been done to the engine/chaincase is an inspection by popping off the chaincase cover. However we have taken the skid off numerous times. However, I can't see how that would effect the clutches.
My big problem up here is that the only garage in town has now decided to become Yamaha specific. I do not feel I have the expertise or tools to get into a major project and a bit uncomfortable opening Pandora's box. I am wondering if it could be something other than worn out parts inside the secondary clutch? If that is the case though, I am thinking about just picking up a secondary clutch rebuild kit ($70.00) from Royal Distributing in Ontario.
So, my questions are:
1. What do you think is causing the problem?
2. How do I fix it (please be super specific if you can)? What special tools do I need and can I make them?
Thank you all for your help as I am in a tight spot since I use my snowmobile everyday to take my daughter to school and I use it to get to work.
-Richard
My big problem up here is that the only garage in town has now decided to become Yamaha specific. I do not feel I have the expertise or tools to get into a major project and a bit uncomfortable opening Pandora's box. I am wondering if it could be something other than worn out parts inside the secondary clutch? If that is the case though, I am thinking about just picking up a secondary clutch rebuild kit ($70.00) from Royal Distributing in Ontario.
So, my questions are:
1. What do you think is causing the problem?
2. How do I fix it (please be super specific if you can)? What special tools do I need and can I make them?
Thank you all for your help as I am in a tight spot since I use my snowmobile everyday to take my daughter to school and I use it to get to work.
-Richard