Speedometer stopped working again - Key broke started by Metallica19991
	March 15th 2008 at 12:58 PM Post #1
	Metallica19991 Average Member 818 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 13th 2007 Location: NH, USA 2008-2009 Miles: 0
	alright so i just replaced all 4 bearings like 60 miles ago... and i replaced the speedometer key while i was at it... Now the speedometer is not working and the key broke again! any reason why the key keeps breaking? i mean i just put on new brakes like thursday or so and they were kind of rubbing.. and i did tighten the track really tight... could any of those 2 reasons be why it broke again? Thanks, Ben, 1996 Skidoo Formula III 600 2001 Polaris TrailBlazer 250 1995 Polaris Scrambler 400 4X4 1989 Yamaha Blaster 200 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	March 15th 2008 at 1:08 PM Post #2
	thewayout440 777 thewayout440 mmmmpow. Updated Last Monday at 7:17 AM 3162 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 3rd 2006 Location: chittenango, ny, USA Current Sled: 2005 iq r 440 2008-2009 Miles: 1250 ish
	the tightening or the track could definatly cause it... depends just how tight is tight TEAM 50 CAL. 2005 iqr 440 stock:( prox 440 chassis water xer in the making 600 big block motor other odds and ends 2003 prox 600 ( SOLD ) rumble pack can, vforce 3 reeds, powermadd hand guards, low black windshield, 1.25 kimpex x-force, 96 woodys studs w/ double backers and tall nuts, black c&a adx's, shorty, race snowflap, 6in riser w/ protaper sno-x bars, wps mountain bar and alluminum throttle block, long grips, black xxx mod rods hood (plenty more to come) 1995 xcr 600 triple ( SOLD ) fox shox, xtra 10 rear, tether, shorty seat, edge tank, custom paint, dg can, low black windshield, 1 in track, pod filters, xeon bulb, custom bars set up, black headlight cover, sno-stuff skis The c&a's are like running power steering, you don't need to put any effort for it to turn. -xcr440 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 15th 2008 at 1:11 PM Post #3
	Quinlan Department of Corrections Quinlan is a little disappointed that he received HMK Highmark 4 boots instead of the Highmark Pros as he had anticipated... Updated Friday at 6:19 PM 9723 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: December 8th 2003 Location: Fargo, ND, USA Current Sled: 06 SP 440/700, 98 ZR 600 2008-2009 Miles: 365
	Ususally the keys break do to bad or misaligned bearings. You stated you replaced the bearings, so I would presume they are good. Was there any play in the shaft once everything was in? Perhaps something is wore out elsewhere causing the shaft to move, thus throwing everything out of alignment. Not sure how that'd work, but it's a thought. The tunnel being slightly twisted could also possibly be incorporated here...that would cause some misalignment I would imagine. Also, why did you have the track really tight? I would imagine the tighter your track, the more tension you will put on the driveshaft. If you have un-needed tension on it, and there is problems with your driveshaft, it could add to your problems. Just a couple thoughts for you... 2006 Arctic Cat SnoPro 440/700 EFI 1998 Arctic Cat ZR 600 EFI Custom 1996 Ski-Doo FormulaIII 600 A mountain lion roaming the prairie found a bull, killed it and ate the entire bull. With a heavy belly, unable to walk, the lion laid in the tall grass moaning and roaring. Soon a hunter, attracted by the roaring, shot and killed the lion. Moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 15th 2008 at 1:17 PM Post #4
	Metallica19991 Average Member 818 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 13th 2007 Location: NH, USA 2008-2009 Miles: 0
	Yeah i dunno... i mean i talked to an arctic cat dealer and he said to see if theres a kink in the cable which there wasn't... so what do you guys think i should do? new bearings again? 1996 Skidoo Formula III 600 2001 Polaris TrailBlazer 250 1995 Polaris Scrambler 400 4X4 1989 Yamaha Blaster 200 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 15th 2008 at 1:31 PM Post #5
	Waterboy Official Sled Destroyer 1669 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 31st 2002 Location: Batavia, NY, USA Current Sled: 97 Z 440 2008-2009 Miles: 80
	You stated you replaced both drive shaft bearings? Were they bearings from Cat with one side sealed and one open? Make sure you didn't pump too much grease into the speedometer key side and push the oil seal out of the backside and also check if there is anything wrapped around the shaft such as a piece of baling twine, weeds, or corn stalks. Also, just because it is new doesn't mean its good, I've known some bearings to come without sufficient lubrication in them and go out very quickly, but you also mentioned the track tightness, and that can play a key roll in bearing life too. Too much will wear out the track, bearings, and sliders incredibly fast. Check for the oil seal first, then take what ever steps necessary to eliminate possible variables that would lead to bearing failure. East Pembroke, NY Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit