It seems the thread which the tool fits trough to remove the blet seems stripped. Came back from servicing that way. Can it be rethreaded.

RR

You can either retap it to 1/4" X 20 and use a bolt (don't forget to chamfer the threaded end) or put a Heli coil thread insert and be able to use the Bombardier tool still. The threads should be greased from time to time to avoid strippage. Sometimes when they strip its an indication that the secondary is sticking or the large bushing is worn out.

Thanks for the speedy reply.

RR

If the sled has RER make sure you don't shut it off in reverse and try to remove the belt, have been told it'll strip every time.

Originally posted by CORY9@Apr 8 2005, 06:11 PM
If the sled has RER make sure you don't shut it off in reverse and try to remove the belt, have been told it'll strip every time.
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glad i read that. :)

If RER is electronic reverse Mine is still manual Reverse. You know pull the big handle out and wait for the clunk. The belt comes off easy enough if the track is off the ground. Just liked the simplistic way I can do it with the tool if by myself.

RR

Mine's stripped too. Common. Another option is to get a used secondary off Ebay...they're all over the place for $20 to $25 and transfer your own helix/spring into it. Just hope the used one doesnt' also have a stripped hole.

Me, I just forget the tool and muscle it off the old fashioned way.

No big deal, just tap the hole to 5/16-20 thread and buy a 2.5" long threaded bolt at the hardware, then you can use your 13mm wrench that is in your tool kit to screw it in and out.
1/2" and 13mm are the same wrench.

hmmm...I like the big hammer and prybar myself :blush:

just kiddin... :p

but when things go wrong I do like the big hammers..even if It just has to be used on the outside of the vehicle :cussing: :D

A trick I leared this year to prevent this sort of thing from happening is too put a bit of Anti seize on the tool when using it. Thanxs Idooski


Permafrost

i think doo should of put a bigger bolt in for this application .10 - 20 lbs against those fine treads they just dont hold up . most all doos will have a stripped bolt hole over time . yep PERM that 00 ride you have is strip out too. all ive done is lock the parking brake and grab the belt inbetween the clutches and lift up . once its open i stuffed a chunk of old belt in it and removed the belt .

Now that's a neat way of doing it! Thanks for the tip!

What I have done is take the clutch off as soon as I get my sled and replace the existing threads with a helicoil so that I can use the original tool. Yeah I can put the belt on and take it off the old fashioned way but why should I? Drilling the threads out for a larger bolt and re-tapping is the same amount of work as using a heli-coil, so why not? The tool is a great idea, why not use it and pass the sled on to the next buyer in the condition it should be in? By the way, my '05 came with a heli-coil in it from the factory!

mine has the nice stainless insert, lil nicer than heli-coil. come to think of it I got it from idooski,LOL :thumbsup: . :wink:

Originally posted by dooman@Apr 12 2005, 10:19 PM
mine has the nice stainless insert, lil nicer than heli-coil. 417506


Yes there are better inserts out on the market than Heli-Coils. A solid insert rather than a coiled wire. Ususally found @ tool or industrial supply businesses. I've seen Keen-sert in the past.

Originally posted by ravine rat@Apr 8 2005, 06:56 AM
It seems the thread which the tool fits trough to remove the blet seems stripped. Came back from servicing that way. Can it be rethreaded.

RR
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remember the old days (not that long ago) when we didn't have those tools....if you really need it , i've put heli-coils in a few of them, and they seem to be ok

if you strip it out on the trail and have to remove the belt just remove one of the deflection bolts they are the same size and the tool will fit in that hole

I haven't stripped one, yet. I use the anti-seize on mine also. I've always thought that if it stripped I'd just go back to the old fashioned way.

Just my thoughts on drilling a clutch though.

When you drill a clutch and remove material from it you also change the balance.
It’s probably not a big deal because it’s only a fraction of a gram and it’s close to the middle of the clutch but, it could/will lead to some vibration in the clutch. It might not change the balance enough to feel the vibration but I bet it’s there.
Fraz

Removing the belt was a bit of a challange. I did it the old way we used to before the bolt/screw thingy. It is just a slick way to get get the belt off instead of struggling. I've never seen a Heli Coil but looked it up. Not sure I totally understand it. I know it get inserted in the old hole. Any drilling?

RR

Yes there is drilling and tapping required to install a Heli-coil.
Same with a thread insert.
When you buy the heli coil or insert that matches the 6mm threads on the thingy buy the tap for the Heli or insert.
You drill and tap for the outside diameter and pitch of the Heli coil or thread insert.
Put it in and you have the 6mm threads you need for the "T bolt" (thingy)

You might get away with using a 1/4-20 NC or a 1/4-28 NF tap without drilling but then you'll need to make a thingy out of the same threads.
6mm=0.2362" This will be real close to the dia. of the stripped hole.
drill size for a 1/4-20NC tap is a #7=0.2010"
drill size for a 1/4-28NF tap is a 7/32"=0.2188"
Hope this helps.
I still don't like the idea of drilling a clutch though.
What ever you decide to doo put a little anti seize on the threads to keep it from stripping again.
Fraz