Do I need a clutch alignment tool?

Fallabama · Jul 1, 2016

I had a hole punched in the aluminum half of the clutch case and had to take it off to patch it up. To get it off you have to take off 2 bolts that support the transmission, and with them out the transmission can move around a bit.

Will I need a clutch alignment tool when torquing those bolts back down down or will the clutch case align me since the engine hasn't changed position?

Also, any tips on cleaning the gunk/belt dust off the outside of the transmission shaft bearing?

Pics of hole attached.

Xtoyz17 · Jul 1, 2016

I didn't think you could weld cast aluminum?

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Fallabama · Jul 1, 2016

Friend used his TIG and it seemed to have worked like a charm. A replacement is $160.

filthyredneck · Jul 1, 2016

Like you, I'd take my chances with a patch first before dumping $160, I don't see any reason it won't hold. What did you get in there to knock a hole though?

Fallabama · Jul 1, 2016

When my first belt failed it exploded and a piece shot through the case. Piece got whipped at the case coming around the primary im guessing.

filthyredneck · Jul 1, 2016

That sucks. I've seen a belt come through the plastic cover but this is a first for me lol

Fallabama · Jul 2, 2016

Bump, hoping someone that's done this already can give me some advice.

filthyredneck · Jul 2, 2016

The tool makes it a bit simpler, but my understanding is you can do the same thing with a tape measure. Just get your hands on a manual, the most important part is doing the torque sequence correctly.

Fallabama · Jul 2, 2016

Polaris belt, was the belt that came on it, first one I broke. At roughly 650 miles. It exploded into about 100 pieces. Stock everything.

jesseowen31 · Jul 3, 2016

Welding cast is totally fine, do it all the time at work.

Do I need a clutch alignment tool?

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