Recent content by matthause

Right around $100 for the belt, i know it will stretch but i hope i will be able to get it on!

I looked at an older post stating the machine uses a 68.6" x 1.75" belt. I went to a local belt/bearing supplier and can only get 67.4 or 69.4". Anywhere online that can help?

Ok so Im a dumb ace...got what you said right after i posted. Yes i am going to try new set screw locations and go from there. I am just so leary of spending alot of money on belts and machine work when im not sure if it will work. -Matt

Thanks for the reply! Because the keyway is there i cannot rotate the pulley without some major machine work (not to mention removing the crank). So i am thinking either a custom made key, or just run a chain at one speed and make the thing work.

It uses a key (which is new) and two different set screws. The shaft indent is wallered out where one of the set screws is supposed to go into.

Well after rebuilding my variable primary sheeve it keeps coming loose off the engine shaft. I doubled up the set screws and used loctite. There is no bolt hole that goes laterally in the engine shaft. I am thinking of just ripping it out and doing a sprocket and chain set up. Would somewhere in...

Ok so after getting my primary variable speed sheeve rebuilt, i am still having some issues. The VH4D seems to run good, and powers the lift beautifully...however i am having a heck of a time moving around. The machine will not turn without bogging down. I notice that the belt is only engaging...

Do you have your old one? I was able to rebuild some of the parts on my 1200.

Figured it out, there is a set screw under a set screw on one of the holes.

I removed the two set screws on the primary variable sheeve clutch i got it to come off 1/2 inch. Is anything else holding this on? I am about to use a come a long but need to know if anything else is holding this on. Thanks.

Also not to sound like a total newbie but are there clutches for right and left forward?

Thanks for the replies, Bryan i have thought of doing something similar worst case! Nice to hear it somewhat worked out for you. A 520 motorcycle chain would be very strong for that application.

Anyone have info on variable speed hydraulic clutches in general?

First off, greetings and thanks in advance to all who read this as it is my first post. I just purchased an older (70s) OMC Mustang 1200. The hydraulic primary clutch wobbles and spews fluid very badly. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with a similar problem. If it can be rebuilt, and...