2002 indy 500 clutch problems??????

[utinans]

hi,have a 2002 indy 500 sled is hesitant and smelling burning belt and even pushed it to get it going as it is engaging at 5000 rpm.i put a new dayco belt on it .do you think its belt or do i have a clutch problem.any help greatly appreciated,thanks!

 

[deerhunter]

if you smell the belt burning there is a problem. id start by check your primary clutch spring to see if its broken. definate clutch problem. also try putting the back of the sled on a jack stand to make sure the track spins over freely by hand

 

[bigred_tr]

Google primary clutch removal...good video on it.

Once you get the clutch off you can remove the six bolts holding the top of the clutch. Go around robin as the spring forces the top up.

At this time you can inspect your rollers..no flat spots and roll nice...weights.....they should go up and down freely and no side to side movement. ( hole in weight getting oblong)...and your spring. also you buttons where clutch slides.

Again Google it and there are videos.

We do this every year. If you do it yourself you learn more every year and removal of the clutches are easier if you really have too.
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The secondary....you should also remove but to check this on your sled put your parking brake on and just like you are putting on or taking off your belt you should be able to turn the back part of the clutch to open and then should snap back.

Google secondary clutch

Good luck


BR

 

[utinans]

thanks guys,for the replies.i'll start gettin the wrenches out!!!