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252 Ski Dozer clutch question....

300 H and H

300 H and H

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Hi all,

First time poster here, although I have beeen reading and learning quite a bit here for a time. Our snowmobile club has a Ski Dozer we just recently got running, and from what we know Boogie is the go to guy on these. The clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder are going bad and need attention. There are no leaks, but the clutch barely disengages, and if you hold the pedal down long enough the clutch will engage....not good. I am wondering if we can source this part locally, like at a NAPA store......(fat chance of that from what I have seen so far) The unit is a 1972 model by the way. We are thinking the seals in the master cylinder are leaking by, since it is not leaking fliud anywhere. I realize we may have to go OEM, but perhaps someone here knows more than I/we do....and might steer us to some parts sooner than we can order them. Just hoping :whistling:

Best regards, Kirk
 
I have a 71 sv250 and found that many of the steering / brake parts are from a 64 Dodge pickup. Your parts may be Dodge from a similar year. You can look at http://www.rockauto.com they have an on-line catalog with pictures. I have had great service from rockauto receiving many of my parts the next day.
 
You can often take it apart and hone the bores and just match up new cups for the pistons based on the I.D. of the bores. This is a pretty easy solution over trying to find replacements.
 
Mule man,

I do have a brake cylinder hone, and think I may give your idea a try....Is it reasonable to assume that a local auto parts supplier would have a selection of new piston cups? I guess I have never bought them before...

Thanks, Kirk
 
Muleman you are right,:clap:

A little honing and a new piston cup seal and all is good. Total cost $2.45! (Like most volunter's my time is worth zip:w00t2:) Gotta love this forum, thanks for the advise!:smile:

Best regards, Kirk
 
You have to remember that I am older than what you are working on. I learned to do that back in the 60's and used to run an old tucker at the ski slope where I worked at as a teen. Glad it worked out for you.
 
Muleman,

I am older than the ski dozer too. I'll be a half century in the spring. Don't want you thinkin' I'm some young pup, wet behind the ears........:yum:

You just reminded me of a time in the USA that components were disgned to be rebuilt, not thrown away.....Thanks again!

Regards, Kirk
 
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