Can you show us some pics of the drive line?
This would help to diagnose the problem.

In the mean time, is the belt sitting up flush or slightly out of the secondary?

 

The sled is at my storage shed. I won't be able to get pics until tomorrow. Do you want close ups of the clutch ? The belt is just slightly out of the secondary.

 

Try blowing out the primary with compressed air. With that few miles, it's likely that things are just gummed up a bit and the RPM's have to be higher than normal to overcome the dirt. If you get a lot of dust, you may want to pull the clutch and give it a bath and a once-over to ensure it's not got worn rollers or some weights that are hanging up.

Welcome to the forum!

 

Try blowing out the primary with compressed air. With that few miles, it's likely that things are just gummed up a bit and the RPM's have to be higher than normal to overcome the dirt. If you get a lot of dust, you may want to pull the clutch and give it a bath and a once-over to ensure it's not got worn rollers or some weights that are hanging up.

Welcome to the forum!

This sounds like what I am experiencing with my '73 Colt. I was thinking the weights were stuck or the shaft was gummed. Does it take a lot of air pressure to blow the devbris clear?

 

I was asking because if the secondary was hanging up, it would cause this problem, but since you say the belt is good there, then the problem is definitely in the primary.
Look for broken spring, weights out of position [crooked], movable sheave binding.

 

that is what has me stumped . the clutch looks brand new compared to my 97 xlt.... no noticeable gunk or damage but i will give it a closer look tomorrow. What should i use for a cleaner?

 

I cleaned my clutch up with break clean and it worked great. With the clutch clean you should be able to get a better look if there is any worn or damaged parts.

 

Brake cleaner worked like a charm. That must be a touchy clutch on those sleds because it was not very dirty at all but the brake cleaner really freed it up. Thanks for the help guys

 

Glad you got it going!

 

If you have a compressor, it will probably make 120 psi, which should be a good start. If the air doesn't work and you don't want to remove the primary, try hot, soapy water followed by a complete rinse with hot water. Can't hurt, and it may help

 

Brake cleaner worked like a charm. That must be a touchy clutch on those sleds because it was not very dirty at all but the brake cleaner really freed it up. Thanks for the help guys

If you have a compressor, it will probably make 120 psi, which should be a good start. If the air doesn't work and you don't want to remove the primary, try hot, soapy water followed by a complete rinse with hot water. Can't hurt, and it may help

Where can I see a video or pictures of the removal process?
Thank you

 

I'd look on Youtube, I have never worked on a Colt, so I'm not sure if they are the same as something more modern...

 

Again
Start your own thread!
Lay out what you have done and what it is doing and post a pic!