SS(still-slow)440

jon_d

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I cleaned the carb & inspected the reeds (they were fine) and I can only still get 65mph (@ 6000rpm) out of my '80 SS440. Secondary spring is set at 150degrees and I seem to notice it kick-in at 40mph. Otherwise, it's pretty zippy up to about 50mph.

I have a Kimpex Super Pro belt in it now, I don't know if it can make a difference with regards to top end by using a higher end belt.

I recall getting at about 75/80mph (speedo reading) last winter.

Any thoughts?

Thx
 

That's the next step. How does the secondary. spring setting seem (150deg)? ...with shifting at about 40mph.
 
It was right under my nose...I get 2 to 2-1/2 inches of belt deflection. The number on it is a 2706 (not the 1106 ref # in catalogues).

What's the c-c distance between clutches supposed to be?
 
c-c distance is within 0.040" + alignment is good + new belt = 70/75 mph on soft snow. I think that's good enough for now...it gets there PDQ !

Big thing I noticed is the ski (steel) drag - when I sit far back and unload the front it really jumps forward, when the skis get hopping around, it seems to jump another few mph.

Thx
 


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