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Clutching and gearing

Minus40 said:
I believe Cutler had them first and Dalton has rights to produce them.
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I didn't know that Cutler had them first. And all this time I thought that Cutler stole the idea from Dalton. Ya learn something new every day.
 
Mod your stock 66 gram weights, costs less and you won't have to mess with them. As long as you have a welder or know some one. Add a one gram washer at the base on the side of the weight so it clears Shen the weight pivots, tack it. Then another washer on the tip under the weight on the bottom side and tack it. With the washers and weld
 
Dr.Notadoo said:
Mod your stock 66 gram weights, costs less and you won't have to mess with them. As long as you have a welder or know some one. Add a one gram washer at the base on the side of the weight so it clears Shen the weight pivots, tack it. Then another washer on the tip under the weight on the bottom side and tack it. With the washers and weld
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On the side just above the pin hole?? Can weld with mig??
 
in2deepxp said:
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36 23 slp blue pink Dalton weights 70 g loaded in the heel 104 in 1320 ft on good hard pack I found the stock gears better in a little loose snow but when ever I geared down to 1.75 I would loose 4 sled lengths
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Something isn't right.Anything in the 1.7 ratios work very well between trail and racing. Best ratios for both worlds. That's why I use them and a lot of racers do trail riding too. I can easily get 4 to 6 sled lengths ahead of a sled in the 1.6 ratios in 800 to 1200 feet.


You need to load the motor with clutch weight, keep the 44 finish angle. Use the lightest clutch springs possible. Get your traction and 60' times down.

Everything works in sequence.
 
in2deepxp said:
I have gone through everything as well and in the end I actually geared the other way a tooth and it hauls mail! On paper bricks numbers work but not in the conditions in have run.
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Does your belt ever go to the top of the primary?
 
Dr.Notadoo said:
Yes, just make sure once it's tacked when the weight pivots up it swings smoothly and the washer you added won't hit the movable sheve.
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I understand what you are saying, and not being a smart azz to anyone else. Can you post a pic?

Welding weight's can be tricky. It's been many years since i did it on some old m weight's. They have to be cooled properly, and also not over heated.
 
Here they are
 

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It doesn't have to look pretty bud. I've done that quite a few times too.

My welds are bubble gum,lol
 
Brock said:
Something isn't right.Anything in the 1.7 ratios work very well between trail and racing. Best ratios for both worlds. That's why I use them and a lot of racers do trail riding too. I can easily get 4 to 6 sled lengths ahead of a sled in the 1.6 ratios in 800 to 1200 feet.


You need to load the motor with clutch weight, keep the 44 finish angle. Use the lightest clutch springs possible. Get your traction and 60' times down.

Everything works in sequence.
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Done done and done ! I've set up 4 assult s and 2 pro r switchbacks and the same falls for all sleds! Traction isn't my problem 220 1.9 hornets the gear change even drastically reduced Roll on starts! In theory what you Say makes sense but the same fell in line for my 95 storm ice drag sled 1.6 ratios even for 1/8 mile runs
 
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