Clutch cleaning

[TrueBlue]

I would like to know what's the best solution to use to clean clutches up
with either apart or together.

 

[shortstop20]

Alot of guys swear by putting them in the dishwasher. Never tried that myself. Hot, soapy water and a SOS pad works well. I take the cover, spring, and weights out when I clean the clutch.

 

[cacsrx1]

Dishwasher.

 

[Swuff]

I was told acitone to clean clutch faces, but can I clean all the rollers and the most outer sides of the clutch too?
Not experience enough to take apart. Just want to know if there is any limitations or " Dont get it there " areas.
THanks

 

[daman]

apart....

Dishwasher or power washer...

 

[mod-it]

Everyone will tell you hot, soapy water because it doesn't leave a residue when your done. You don't want a residue left that will cause your belt to slip.

 

[98700]

My clutch just came out of the dishwasher yesterday, lol.

 

[daman]

My clutch just came out of the dishwasher yesterday, lol.

I wish i had a D/W to put mine in.

 

[98700]

I wish i had a D/W to put mine in.

WHAT? Poor guy, lol!

 

[daman]

yep gota do everything the hard way,lol

 

[98700]

But in all honesty, Nothing cleans dishes better than washing them by hand.

But when you got 7 brothers and sisters, then Ma and Pa to clean up after it's hard!

 

[amazza76]

what about brake cleaner...isn't it designed not to leave a residue?

 

[Sno-Xr]

You guys are going to get me in a whole lot of trouble if this dishwasher thing is a hoax!!

 

[nosboy]

I agree with the brake cleaner and a scotch brite pad!!!!

 

[98700]

Or a varsol parts cleaner. I just did one in the parts cleaner today, it turned out great too!

 

[DARV]

use yamaha contact cleaner boys (yamaha tech note)

 

[shortstop20]

Everybody has their opinions but I wouldn't be using any chemicals that the manufacturer does not recommend. Lots of the aftermarket shops say not to use chemicals because they will dry into the pores of the aluminum and seep out when the clutch warms up, causing the belt to slip.

 

[9801srx]

like ss20 said , some chemicals get into the pores of the metal and seep out when the metal gets hot . varsol is one of these chemicals. speeking from automotive experence it is not recomended fror cleaning brake drums or disc's ,flywheels or preasure plates or anything that depends on friction to work properly. it does clean dirt and grime very well but imo should not be used on snowmobile clutches. brake clean,contact cleaner or good old soap and water work great imo.

 

[nosboy]

The chemical is called TETRACHLOROETHYLENE 127-18-4 and it is widely available as "brakleen" by a company called CRC... There is a chemical called "perc" that is similar and used in drycleaning fine garments.... "Tetra "is easily obtainable and "perc" is controlled by the EPA.... either chemical will remove "emmolients" from aluminum... Either chemical will work FINE with ZERO RESIDUE!!!

 

[nosboy]

I think VARSOL is a MINERAL BASED SOLVENT and should NOT BE USED!!!