How to change a supercharger clutch explained

[washingtonrider]

[QUOTE=allstar71;1479805]I recommend replacing these o-rings. The first time the dealer fixed my clutch under warranty and they did not replace these.... My hull was full of oil pouring out around where the o-rings go. Just a word of advise...its not like they cost anything...may save you a couple bucks but I would do just as Yamaha suggests.

-David


I wanted to point this out again as a word of advice. I actually did buy and replace the o-rings, but on installation got one of them pinched somehow. Got everything back together, filled up the engine with oil, and just happened to reach under the supercharger for a second and found all the oil i had just been pouring into the engine leaked out into the hull. Tore everything back apart after seeing where it was leaking, and found one of the o-rings had pinched and torn partially. $4 in parts and a little bit of care with these goes a long way toward keeping the oil where it belongs.

Good luck!
Sean

[h2jim]

Did this job myself last week. It's a bitch to do just because of the tight quarters and for me double because my SHO motor is inside a GPR hull. I am not mechanically inclined and was able to do it thanks to this thread. Just be patient and it's an easy job to do yourself.

[2fast4u]

Bumping this thread back to the top for the new guys who are now Installing ths 2013 clutch with matching 2013 Idler gear ( must be installed as a set) Tommy Jordan

[tractng]

Bumping this thread back to the top for the new guys who are now Installing ths 2013 clutch with matching 2013 Idler gear ( must be installed as a set) Tommy Jordan

How much is the clutch part cost? Just a general question, how long is the life of the OEM clutch with no modification? I am looking to pick up a new 2012+ FX SHO.

[2fast4u]

The cost of both parts is about 650 .00 Dollars . FYI Late production 2012 fx sho have the new 2013 heavy duty clutch in them, There is a serial # list when the change occured.

[2fast4u]

Here is the answer guys------------------This was a running change in mid year 2012 production skis. So only the very late 2012 will have the new clutch/gear set up in them. Only 2012 serial numbers "Higher" than on this list will come with the new gear set, `09~12 FZR up to Primary ID # F2R806400
`09~12 FZS up to Primary ID # F2C808500
`08~12 FX SHO up to Primary ID # F2S803100 Remember your 2012 ski serial # must be higher than this to have the latest gear /idler set. Tommy Jordan

[wakeboardmuppet]

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[jtskier11]

Bumping this thread back to the top for the new guys who are now Installing ths 2013 clutch with matching 2013 Idler gear ( must be installed as a set) Tommy Jordan

All my parts should be here this week. Spent $603 freaking dollars for '13 clutch, idler, oil pump pump gasket, oil pump pump o-rings and an exhaust manifold gasket.

[misio]

All my parts should be here this week. Spent $603 freaking dollars for '13 clutch, idler, oil pump pump gasket, oil pump pump o-rings and an exhaust manifold gasket.

where did you order from ?

[tcr0148]

Has anyone considered getting the clutch, idler gear, and shaft shot peened?

[jtskier11]

Has anyone considered getting the clutch, idler gear, and shaft shot peened?

I wouldnt even mess with it. It seems to be working pretty dam good as is for quite a few people.

[Webbo]

Eh up mark how are you pal.mine just went this wk end, gutted only 50 hrs!!!

[slvrsnypr]

Anybody have torgue suggestions on oil pump? Noob here

[jtskier11]

Anybody have torgue suggestions on oil pump? Noob here

Oil pump bolts?? Manual says 7.4 ft-lb for all 12 bolts. Lube up the orange o-rings really well before you install the pump.

[mun802]

Where is the Number located?