Snowmobile Repair: 1981 Skidoo Everest 500, comet clutch, dennis kirk

Question
I have a 1981 Skidoo Everest 500
When machine is in idle the track still turns;
The throttle cable appears in good shape, and the
throttle moves freely and is not frozen.

Although i replaced the drive belt(original is a
Bombardier # 414-3758-00) The dealer sold me a
replacemnt (Dayco Max/# MAX 1103), is this the
proper size belt?

I also made sure the idle screw on the carb was
set properly.

Any ideas?

Thank You,

Eric.

Answer
Hello Eric,

 It sounds like your dealer gave you the correct belt, although I would recomend using the Gates 32T-4400. It sounds like your sled may be idling a little to high, try adjusting the idle screw counterclockwise just until the sled's track stops. It's normal for the track to turn a bit if the sled is rasied or on a stand. Somtimes the clutch sticks, in which case I would recomend spraying a clutch cleaner like Comet clutch spray on the arms, spring, and ect. As a last resort I would replace the clutch spring, as they weaken with age, and replace the old spring with a Comet 204818. Any of the parts I have mentioned above are availible through Dennis Kirk at www.denniskirk.com, or 1800-328-9280. I hope this information helps, and let me know if I can answer any other questions you might have. Good luck with the sled! Mr.W