How to change a supercharger clutch explained

[Isitwindyyet]

Thanks that picture would have helped. I got it out now. I did figure out that I was removing something else under the engine as the two 5mm hex heads had washers which the other 12 do not. Now figure out what parts I need to order.

Does this thread help?

Which bolts are removed for the oil pump, to get at the SVHO supercharger clutch?

http://greenhulk.net/showthread.php?t=284841&p=3063615&viewfull=1#post3063615

[K447]

How is it that my 2013 oil pump has 13 bolts? Every piece of information says there are 12. But I have removed 11 and have two left, both have been loosened but won't come out as they bind on the oil pump housing. Something isn't right here, am I removing an accessory from the front of the housing?

I can find any clear pictures of the actual face showing the error of my ways. These are all the 5mm hex head bolts, so I have not accidentally included a regular bolt in my count. Help please.

Does this thread help?

Which bolts are removed for the oil pump, to get at the SVHO supercharger clutch?

http://greenhulk.net/showthread.php?t=284841&p=3063615&viewfull=1#post3063615

[Isitwindyyet]

How is it that my 2013 oil pump has 13 bolts? Every piece of information says there are 12. But I have removed 11 and have two left, both have been loosened but won't come out as they bind on the oil pump housing. Something isn't right here, am I removing an accessory from the front of the housing? I can find any clear pictures of the actual face showing the error of my ways. These are all the 5mm hex head bolts, so I have not accidentally included a regular bolt in my count. Help please.

[raiderx72]

Chop will help speed up the clutch wearing out.

[Racerx886]

Stage one flash, intake grate, Solas prop, BOV, fast riding in chop.

[K447]

So I have a 2017 FX SVHO that was bought new this spring now with 73 hours on it and the clutch just went out.

Is this still a normal thing on these skis?

What water conditions do you ride in? Rough water? Fast riding in chop or waves?

Any modifications? Blow-off valve, engine tune?

[Racerx886]

So I have a 2017 FX SVHO that was bought new this spring now with 73 hours on it and the clutch just went out. Is this still a normal thing on these skis?

[dockin1]

So, my supercharger clutch died. Have pulled it off and ordered the updated clutch. Noted that it requires a new 57 tooth gear as well. The original gear has 50 teeth. My question is: Does the supercharger drive gear also need replaced? It runs off the new 57 tooth gear and drives the supercharger wheel.

[islandermike]

This 2013 clutch with matching 2013 Idler gear will if fit the 2011 FZS? I have 90 hours and I think my clutch just failed as it will only go 50mph. Going thru this thread I can't figure out where the gear is, is it in the front of the engine?

[mrjetskey]

I am wondering if synthetic oil helps cause clutch failure. Well it seems all the 2012 with the first upgrade on the clutch now chomp the teeth. And of course the guy rode it for couple hours after, then rode it to my shop.So I found 3 teeth missing off of the intermediate gear and clutch gear is completely rounded off. I'm hoping it can all be found in oil pan, but I'm worried about the smaller pieces and or shavings from clutch gear.I hope their is good screen on oil pump and none found its way into oiling system, Will update later This is a great thread Thanks!!!!

[dewzee1200]

SC Clutch tool in Place

Adding a Picture of my SC Clutch tool in Place - Use a Bolt to hold in Place thru hole in handle of tool - Nice feature for $90 price

[gordon lasiter #328]

I found this thread very helpful.my clutch was slipping at high boost levels could only get 13 lbs at 7400 rpms and it would drop off to under 10 lbs if I kept it pinned.I was due for an oil change anyway and since I have a spare clutch I am putting it on and will see how the internals look on the clutch that I took out.in the past it would just let go but I was also running a wheel putting out 13/14 lbs @ 8500.

[LeeW]

Yeah sounds like the clutch or drive gears have failed, remove the inlet plumbing to the supercharger if you can spin the compressor wheel in both directions you have a problem

[PhillipL]

When changing the clutch, to you have to have the clutch tool or is there a trick to do it without?
With a stock supercharger? What is the life of a 2013 clutch? 100 hrs, 200 hrs?

Thanks,

Phillip

[Familycat]

Silly question. How do you know it is broken. Was riding my 2011 FZS yesterday and all of a sudden a huge loss of power. Idles and will plane but top speed is 40 mph. Oil looks fine. Is that the supercharger?