Clutch Theory for Dummies

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I don't know alot about snowmobile clutching. Can someone give me the "clutch theory for dummies" version when it comes to mountain sleds (Polaris in particular). I would like to understand the effect of weights, springs and helix in relation to track speed, engine speed, elevation, etc. If I could get either a good explanation or a good link, that would be appreciated.

 

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Olav Aaen wrote a great book on the subject that helped me a lot.

 

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I'd love to get some info on this subject as well!!!

 

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dragonwagon said:

I don't know alot about snowmobile clutching. Can someone give me the "clutch theory for dummies" version when it comes to mountain sleds (Polaris in particular). I would like to understand the effect of weights, springs and helix in relation to track speed, engine speed, elevation, etc. If I could get either a good explanation or a good link, that would be appreciated.

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It would take to at least 200 posts to just scatch the surfaces
and you still might be lost.

 

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snowhawk jockey said:

Olav Aaen wrote a great book on the subject that helped me a lot.

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Where did you find it? I understand it ok, but more info is always good.

 

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sodfarmer said:

Where did you find it? I understand it ok, but more info is always good.

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Just ordered it off Amazon.com.

 

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Its called: Olav Aaen's Clutch Tuning Handbook
Here's a link: http://www.enthusiastbooks.com/si/32912.html

 

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Dale Cutler has a good little book with the basics, the Aaen's book gets deeper. Some good read in the Snow-tech archives online.

 

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have a look at post #29 here. you will find the last page of the book
http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121606&page=2
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Pick Tee-Kay's brain. He'll help ya understand this stuff. I've got a copy of Olav Aaen's book if you'd like to have a look at it.

 

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Thanks Flange, I wouldn't mind borrowing that book from you. Can you bring it with you next weekend if I don't see you before then?