[ElGato]

Ok so I changed the stator as it was bad ana now after I have put it back together it cranks like the battery is dead even doe I had installed a New one. Is it the starter or I installed something wrong on the stator side of the case?

 

[dpdavidson02]

Looking at both posts, with your sparkplug out is it hard to turn by hand? Will your starter turn it freely? With a new battery, you should see 10.5 volts at the starter while cranking, any thing less and your starter needs replaced.

 

[ElGato]

When I replaced the stator, I turned the gears so that the water pump impeller set in its place so I think the issue is the starter then! I should know this week when I install the new starter. Thanks for the help and will update the post soon!

 

[jdsixty]

i have one doing the same thing and removed the cover, it appears that the starter clutch may be coming apart. will a 700 starter clutch and flywheel work on an 2008 650 xt?

 

[dpdavidson02]

I ran the part numbers, and they show the same numbers for the 650, and 700 machines. 700's are pretty much the same throughout the years. I use the arctic cat store for parts look ups. Easy to use.

 

[Joes5091]

Also check your valve adjustment if they are off will act like a bad starter

 

[VS_Goose]

Moved out of site issues.

Thanks,
- JB

 

[jdsixty]

Thanks gentlemen. I haven't had this thing but about 6 months and already rebuilt the motor. I think the instrument cluster has been changed, as it only shows 400 hours and 2800 miles.

 

[dpdavidson02]

Good point on the valve lash on these. They utilize a compression release on the camshaft. .004 cold on the intake, and 006. cold on the exhaust.