Thrashing Trout 5 #1 Posted August 14, 2019 I have a Wheel Horse 1972 Commando that I have been working on. Problem: When I depress the brake/clutch pedal down, there is good slack in the drive belt, but the transmission pulley is still spinning at a good clip and so I can't put it into a gear because of that without stripping gears or breaking gear teeth. Please help, any thoughts on a solution? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,876 #2 Posted August 14, 2019 Is the belt guard in place?? it is needed for the clutch system to work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #3 Posted August 14, 2019 There is a tab on the belt guard too that could be out of adjustment. Check the manual section for that adjustment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #4 Posted August 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Is the belt guard in place?? it is needed for the clutch system to work YUP.....IM WITH HIM........GOTTAH HAVE IT !!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,778 #5 Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: Is the belt guard in place?? it is needed for the clutch system to work It supports the belt and forces it forward away from the engine pulley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrashing Trout 5 #6 Posted August 14, 2019 All, thanks for the info about the belt guard and the tab on the belt guard. I did not have belt guard on. Will do that and adjust the metal tab to see if those solve my problem. Thanks again! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,865 #7 Posted August 14, 2019 That tab should be about 1/4" or less to the belt when the tension is on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,096 #8 Posted August 15, 2019 Hey, by the way... to @Thrashing Trout! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrashing Trout 5 #9 Posted August 16, 2019 Got the Commando 800 restored and running, was my grandfathers that we rode around on as kids, now my grandkids will enjoy riding it! Thanks for the help on the belt everyone, that was the trick! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,861 #10 Posted August 16, 2019 it didn’t happen without pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrashing Trout 5 #11 Posted August 16, 2019 Oliver2-44, here you go 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
