Clutch smoking

[merganser]

Hi guys i have been building my motorized track sled (will post some pics later after deer season) i was working on engine speed the clutch started smoking it probably smoked for a minute its brand new hillard heavy duty 1 " is it toast or did i just shorten its life.
Thanks Paul

 

[chancer]

Without more info or pics of the sled. It is hard to say.
I will tell you this much though. You are in luck because Hilliard sells replacement parts, so if the clutch shoes are fried you can get new shoes without buying a whole new clutch.

 

[OzFab]

is it toast or did i just shorten its life.
Thanks Paul

That is yet to be determined...

The most likely culprit is the gearing is too high; provide us with some details & pics & we'll try to help you...

 

[itsid]

easy to tell.. if the bell is discoloured.. it's toast!
(both actually, the shoes and the drum; if the latter needs to be replaced I can't tell, chances are it's already oval by now.)

I smell bad gear ratios tbh.

'sid

 

[landuse]

Please provide us with all the sprocket counts on your build. Axle sprocket, jackshaft sprockets (if you have) etc. You say it is tracked, please post a pic

 

[merganser]

Thanks for the replays after deer season is done I will post some pics and more details. Thanks Paul