Starter, Gears and One Way Clutch Inspection

[74Nitro]

I don't recall these being 7mm, but I could be totally wrong.
Why not just make your own? Start with a more common bolt and run the correct die over it.

 

[MEL]

I have considered that I am looking for a 7mm 125 pitch hex die now. I'm not sure if I run a 100 pitch bolt which is a finer thread I believe through a 125 if the threads will be strong enough. But I think at this point the worse that can happen is the bolts may strip when using the puller. I
don't think the flywheel would strip. Otherwise maybe take a 8mm and go down a size.
yeah 7mm is on in it's self but a 125 is even more obscure.
Thanks a lot for your help!

 

[74Nitro]

I wish I had one here in front of me.
I've had these apart before and I don't recall ever using a 7mm dia x 1mm pitch bolt here, because I don't think I have any of those bolts.
Maybe you already know this, but the pitch is the distance in mm between the tops of the threads.

 

[MEL]

I have a friend who has a UTV had the same issue trying to find a 7mm-125. Lire 1000 back a few posts said it was a 7-125.
A 6 slides through the hole an 8 is too big wont even start. a 7mm-100 will start in the hole but binds as it goes in. Thanks for the explanation I only
know enough to be dangerous. I too could still be wrong. Thanks again for your help.

 

[MEL]

ended up using a 2 jaw puller and a little heat. With a few wacks she was off.
Next question after replacing relay, starter clutch, flywheel gear, idler gear and starter. I finally started it today and the starter wants to hang in the fly wheel for about 4 tenths of a second causing a high pitched whine. normally I would let it ride for a while to see if all wears in but with all the starter and gear issues they've had I'm a little hesitant to put it all together. Has anyone seen this issue before? Thanks for any information..

 

[cannondale27]

Your starter is always engaged. No Bendix. That’s the reason for the One-Way bearing/Starter clutch.

 

[MEL]

Thanks Cannondale27 I thought of that during during my sleepless night. Any idea what would cause that noise and or do you think I should be concerned?

 

[cannondale27]

I think it’s common if I remember right. Must just be the one way dragging a little. Once miles are on I think it goes away. Others will hopefully chime in here.

 

[MEL]

Thanks again for your input. I was thinking that as well but I don't have any experience with it. The noise is definitely coming from the starter when I listen to the stethoscope. Cant hear it any where else. Unless someone has any other info I was going to keep an ear on it and see what happens. The new design clutch was a lot beefier for sure. Thanks again for your help.