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	Problem getting Track Tensioners to move - 1989 Indy 650 started by fredro
	September 29th 2008 at 10:23 AM Post #1
	fredro huh? 85 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 14th 2005 Location: ostrander, ohio, USA Current Sled: 1989 Polaris 650,76 TT340 Miles Last Season: 320 Miles This Season: 0
	guys, Track tensioners seemed to be seezed up, I am afraid I am going to snap the bolts. Tried PB Blaster to loosen with no results, any suggestions? Thanks guys! Full Throttle Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic
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	September 29th 2008 at 2:39 PM Post #2
	bklf7 Junior Member 195 Posts Group: Members Member Since: April 27th 2006 Location: Orford, NH, USA
	try backing them out and run a tap down it Rating: -1 Quick Edit Full Edit
	September 29th 2008 at 2:50 PM Post #3
	polaris91 Got snow? polaris91 is awaiting his new billet wheels. Updated Sunday at 4:05 PM 2807 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 9th 2006 Location: bridgeport, new york, USA Current Sled: 1991 indymod/2005 xcsp600 Miles Last Season: 1,985 Miles This Season: no snowyet
	did you loosed the lock nuts? worse case senareo if they do snap you can just get new bolts 1991 indy trail mod bored.20over, ported and polished, cluched and geared, chaincase/brakes/jackshaft from 93 xlt, headlight cover, teather, some custom painting, black skid plate, blue running board trim, fox shocks, blue/gray powermadd handguards, 2 in powermadd riser, fly bars/barpad,blue leds(underglow),1 in lug track, teather mount from a 96xcr440,blue guage bulbs, blue c&as, xtra 10 rear, and edge seat and tank. 2005 xcsp 600, chrome windy, stripped decals, 3.5 inch rox riser, powermadd handguards, c&a ultra 3 skis,1.25 camoplast preditor slp can fly bars/barpad xeon headlight bulbs and rsi barhooks shorty seat odi grips slp can brown clutch spring Rating: -1 Quick Edit Full Edit
	September 29th 2008 at 4:13 PM  [ Modified September 29th 2008 at 4:14 PM ] Post #4
	01ves800 Junior Member 01ves800 the firecat lives again the poo is almost done to. Updated Saturday at 7:37 AM 277 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 23rd 2007 Location: Erie, pa, USA Current Sled: 01 xcsp800 ves Miles Last Season: 1,713 Miles This Season: 78
	I had this problem on a 91 sks 500 the tensioner bolts were seized in the aluminum. We Sprayed them with blaster for a couple of days with no avail and heated them. Since steel exspands when its heated and aluminum doesnt wait for it to cool to try to break it free, this somtimes breaks the rust between the two surfaces worked on one side of ours and the other we ended up actually cutting the aluminum block that has the threads in it for the tensioner bolt off and replacing it. We took it somewere and had them weld a new piece on and reathreaded it. PITA. But worked good after all said and done.Thats why every season the entire skid comes out of every sled and all bolts get approperiot fluid. loktite or anti seize goes on every bolt. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit
	September 29th 2008 at 5:40 PM  [ Modified September 29th 2008 at 5:41 PM ] Post #5
	mrholmquist Junior Member 253 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 15th 2003 Location: cobourg, on, Canada
	Just replace the block , it's not too much money as I recall. Polaris PN: 5130530 Block 7515455 Bolt Rating: +1 Quick Edit Full Edit
	October 1st 2008 at 2:54 PM  [ Modified October 1st 2008 at 2:57 PM ] Post #6
	dodger WEDGE RIDER 904 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 24th 2003 Location: Central, Michigan, USA
	^^^^ Quality info...I have replaced the blocks before. If I remember right I used 1/4-20 bolts to put the new ones on the rails ....Make sure you use nylock nuts on the backside though. I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES 1998 XC 700 1998 XC 600 1998 XCR 440 1998 XCF 440 1997 SKS 700 2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit
	October 1st 2008 at 7:40 PM Post #7
	Luke Average Member 582 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 27th 2005 Location: Rotterdam, NY, USA Current Sled: 1998 XC 700 Miles Last Season: 600 Miles This Season: waiting...
	Quote originally posted by 01ves800 I had this problem on a 91 sks 500 the tensioner bolts were seized in the aluminum. We Sprayed them with blaster for a couple of days with no avail and heated them. Since steel exspands when its heated and aluminum doesnt wait for it to cool to try to break it free, this somtimes breaks the rust between the two surfaces worked on one side of ours and the other we ended up actually cutting the aluminum block that has the threads in it for the tensioner bolt off and replacing it. We took it somewere and had them weld a new piece on and reathreaded it. PITA. But worked good after all said and done.Thats why every season the entire skid comes out of every sled and all bolts get approperiot fluid. loktite or anti seize goes on every bolt. Aluminum actually expands almost twice as much as steel. So heating it is a good idea but try to break it loose while its still hot. The heat might not be enough though. Heres my method of attack: heat torsion and impact all at the same time. Use a propane torch so you wont melt anything and while you have the box end of your wrench on the bolt twist it as much as you darem then repeatedly tap the head of the bolt with a ball-peen hammer. The twisting force and the impact combined is you best bet and the heat will def help ur cause. Plus, torches are cool. Once you get it out, chase the threads with a tap and LIBERALLY apply nevercease to the aluminum, nut, and bolt. Good Luck I fix it nice, cause I fix it twice! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit