drew24
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In the tech section it talks about needing to have the cranks welded in the 99 srx if you stud it. Should I be worried about it if I put a 780 top end on it? It has a 136" track on it that is not studded. Just wondering if it will be a problem with the extra power. It has 6000 miles on it and it had a 1 1/4" track with studs when I got it and had no problems. I don't really want to pull it back out if I don't need to. I had it out last year. I don't know if the 780 will be on it all year or not. Depends on weather and how much time I have to get the jetting right. Any thoughts? Anyone ever have a problem with the 99 crank? http://www.totallyamaha.com/snowmobiles/aaTECH/srx.htm
YAMMIEGOD3:16
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i would get it welded. 3;16x (yammie tony)
drew24
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That's kinda what I was thinking just for piece of mind. Has anyone ever welded it themselves? I saw the welds on my viper crank and it just looked like a half inch stainless tig weld on each rod pin. I tig weld every day so that wouldn't be a problem.
Mac
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After you weld it. Then you need to true the crank. Make it as true as you can. I spent hours on the press with mine.
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drew24
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with 6000 miles on it and age alone now( its 17 yrs old on those seals) and then putting on a topend like a 780, youd be crazy not to weld it and install new crank seals!
drew24
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I pretty much figured it would be crazy to not weld it. I did install new seals last year. I am going to try to get it out pretty soon and get it sent out somewhere. Anyone have any suggestions where to send it?