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Hello 6x6world, and thanks in advance for your help. As you can see this is my first post. Ever since
I purchased my 1997 Max IV used one month ago, I have surfed the forum and ive learned everything I know about my Max IV from this site. There is so much useful information here.
After 3 weeks of minor restoration I finally was able to take my Max out last weekend. Wow! what a blast a 6x6 is. This is my first 6x6 ATV. After familiarizing myself with my Max, I was able to determine the minor mechanical repairs that it needed. When coming to a idle the drive clutch at times would not disengage. The engine was idled as low as possible and at times still would not disengage. I spoke with Richard at Richards Relics and he recommended that since I have the 20 HP Kohler engine I should upgrade to the heavy duty clutch and belt. So I did. After much hassle getting the old clutch off I began the install of the new clutch and belt. The new clutch is somewhat different from the factory clutch and will not slide on the shaft all of the way. It needs to slide on another inch before it is lined up with the transmission clutch. The new clutch has a large threaded nut on the end of the clutch assembly and it appears that this is what is preventing it from sliding on all of the way. The old clutch had an open end and used a bolt and snap ring to hold it to the shaft. Has anyone ran into this when upgrading their clutch? Is there a modification I will have to make for this clutch to work? I apologize if there is a post somewhere but I have searched high and low and couldnt turn any information up. Thanks
I purchased my 1997 Max IV used one month ago, I have surfed the forum and ive learned everything I know about my Max IV from this site. There is so much useful information here.
After 3 weeks of minor restoration I finally was able to take my Max out last weekend. Wow! what a blast a 6x6 is. This is my first 6x6 ATV. After familiarizing myself with my Max, I was able to determine the minor mechanical repairs that it needed. When coming to a idle the drive clutch at times would not disengage. The engine was idled as low as possible and at times still would not disengage. I spoke with Richard at Richards Relics and he recommended that since I have the 20 HP Kohler engine I should upgrade to the heavy duty clutch and belt. So I did. After much hassle getting the old clutch off I began the install of the new clutch and belt. The new clutch is somewhat different from the factory clutch and will not slide on the shaft all of the way. It needs to slide on another inch before it is lined up with the transmission clutch. The new clutch has a large threaded nut on the end of the clutch assembly and it appears that this is what is preventing it from sliding on all of the way. The old clutch had an open end and used a bolt and snap ring to hold it to the shaft. Has anyone ran into this when upgrading their clutch? Is there a modification I will have to make for this clutch to work? I apologize if there is a post somewhere but I have searched high and low and couldnt turn any information up. Thanks
and good luck with it!!!
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