Rhino 700 Wet Clutch

I cashed in a few reward points online.

Here's a new Rhino 700 wet clutch and drum and one-way bearing. 
When I put my wet clutch slugs in about 500 miles ago I noticed my original wet clutch was somewhat worn. I thought it would be a great chance to test out the slugs for my own use. If I like the slugs, I would add them whenever I replaced the wet clutch in the future. If I didn't like them, I would not use them on the new wet clutch.

I am adding the wet clutch slugs to the new wet clutch.

I'll be doing the wet clutch, a new drum (housing), and a new one-way bearing. Yes, I also got the gasket... lol! Is there any thing else I'll need before tackling this project? I have had the wet clutch out before to do the slugs, but I that was it. It seems like I remember the wet clutch nut is reverse thread on my Rhino 700. Any other advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

those reward points were for a romantic vacation to WV for a nice ride thru the woods...real good Chris...lol

ASPENDELL ROVER wrote:

those reward points were for a romantic vacation to WV for a nice ride thru the woods...real good Chris...lol

You hush!
Do you think I didn't already think of that?

nice!!  nothin like a new one

Yeah Chris ,  the nut is ass-backwards. Sounds like you have everything you need...except a big box of ice-cold miller lites !!! They make every project go waaayy more better !!!  

Thanks!
I just wanted to be sure there wasn't some obscure o-ring, cir-clip, or oil seal I might need. 
I will be sure to have a few suds in the 'fridge.

Chris, check your PM's

New goodies...awesome!!...geterdone:cheers: 

it prolly wouldn't hurt if you soaked it in the oil you are planning to use before the install.

there's something about a dry clutch plate that sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard

lookiing forward to another great write-up!!!

x2 on the soaking plates , an I think you got this one easy   

I am in the middle of a write up. I am kinda dragging my feet on purpose to see what happens with the upcoming forum move. I don't want to write it all up and then we have to start all over. lol

I'm lazy like that

Anyway, here's a couple of pics to tide you over.




Step by step of the slug process coming up... of course using the lazy method: KMS slugs. You could use lead if you have a good scale and are able to sneak a spoon past the spouse.





Behind this door, the prize awaits






Old vs New
James had me all skeert. They say a badly worn wet clutch can begin breaking apart and dumping the friction material in the engine oil. Do you know how much trouble I'd be in with the Mrs. if I destroy my build 734cc motor? I don't even want to think about that.






The drum doesn't just fall off the cover. Neither does the needle bearing. Or the oil seal. Or the roller bearing. My patience was wearing thin.






Wet Clutch Good Times!

big suggah would be pissed...lol....keep us posted

ASPENDELL ROVER wrote:

big suggah would be pissed...lol....keep us posted

if big sugah is pissed, well then there's no sugah

i hear ya, just dropped cash for a nitrogen bottle w/guage setup...shhhh

Ok, I'm dumb.  I see this all the time...what the heck do you mean by "slugging" the wet clutch???

Slugging the wet clutch, in just a few words, involves adding a few grams of weight to the wet clutch shoes. The added weight increases the clutches' clamping force against the drum. The clutch slips less, and this means better power to the wheels and longer clutch life. This mod is especially helpful on rigs with larger tires and/or higher HP motors.

ChrisH wrote:

Slugging the wet clutch, in just a few words, involves adding a few grams of weight to the wet clutch shoes. The added weight increases the clutches' clamping force against the drum. The clutch slips less, and this means better power to the wheels and longer clutch life. This mod is especially helpful on rigs with larger tires and/or higher HP motors.

And don't forget guys that like "Peanut Butter".....mud that is.

Yes, who can forget mud the consistency of peanut butter? Slugging the wet clutch helps there as well, lol!

Another great write Chris good job!!

nice!!

I see...said the blind man...who couldn't speak. 
That makes sense.  Thanks for the info.

ChrisH, you mentioned the one-way bearing in your post.  My 06 Kodiak "releases" sometimes when going down a hill.  Give it a small shot of gas and it will re-engage.  Is it the one-way bearing in the wet clutch that is causing me the problem?   Thanks, Nick

nice write up chris

another good write up Chris

does anyone sell a wet clutch already slugged  JAMES?  and whats the price im due for a change out this winter.  My rhino has been down - 3 of the 4 brand new silverbacks seperated on the lugs and fighting for warranty so i havent been reading the fourms