Hidden Tips To Increase Snowmobile Performance

Your snowmobile's performance may not be at its peak like you thought it was

. The snowmobile suspension may be perfect, it may have great horsepower, and you may have tuned your clutches to perfection. Superior performance may actually come from the hidden horsepower contained within those clutches.

Check how much clearance there is between the drive belt and the clutch sheaves. An excess will reduce your top speed and acceleration. When two identical new sleds race against one another, this is sometimes the winning factor.

To check your clearance, slide the drive belt to one side of the clutch shaft. Slide a feeler gauge between the sheave and the side of the belt. Ideally you should have a clearance of .010"to .020"at the max. This perfect range is even more important than the setting you might have for your snowmobile suspension.

If your clearance measures greater than .020", do the measurements again using a new belt this time. Sometimes the only thing causing excess is a worn drive belt. You don't want to adjust things unless you need to.

If adjustment is necessary, take off the spider and either add or subtract shims as needed. Check your local dealer for shims if you don't have any; the same dealer who handled your snowmobile suspension is fine. Special tools are also available for spider removal or clutch service.

Another factor of snowmobile performance is clutching system cleanliness. When clean, clutch sheaves grab the belt best. Often times oil, grease, gasoline, rubber build-up, or even mold cause slippage and decrease your power.

Never use solvent-based cleaners like alcohol, petroleum, cleaning solvents, or other chemical-based products when cleaning clutches and belts. These absorb into the rubber or aluminum and cause even more slippage. To scrape off rubber build-up, scuff the area with steel wool, wash the clutch faces in hot soapy water, and air blow or wipe dry.

For particularly stubborn areas, use 180-grit sandpaper, being careful not to create low spots. To remove contaminates, follow the same procedures listed above while using a medium to soft bristle brush. The cleanliness of the clutch compartment is also important.

by: Angel Chodie

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