Off Road Needs

Axle Weight Chart

Kaleb — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:02:22 +0000

When considering what axles to use for your build, weight is in important factor. The following chart will help you decide what axles might be to heavy for your build.

Axle Weight Chart

Dana 28	45lbs Center section only
Dana 28	220lbs Hub to hub with brakes
Dana 35	44lbs Center section only
Dana 35	(Jeep) 127lbs
Dana 44	158lbs Front (full sized)
Dana 44	140lbs Rear (full sized)
Dana 60	210lbs Semi-Float
Dana 60	260lbs Full-Float
Dana 60	305lbs Front
Dana 70	270lbs
Dana 70HD	280lbs

Ford Axles
7.5 Inch	130lbs
8.8 Inch (full size)	167lbs
8.8-Inch (Ranger type)	146lbs
9 Inch
245lbs
9.75 Inch
228lbs
10.25 Inch
310lbs
10.50 Inch
333lbs

GM Model Weight Notes
14-Bolt	558lbs With brakes

Rockwell Model Weight Notes
2.5 Military Front	670lbs Drum & backing plates add 160lbs
2.5 Military Rear	500lbs Drum & backing plates add 160lbs

Lower Gear Ratio For Larger Tires

Kaleb — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:23:35 +0000

A lower gear ratio is a must when going with more than a couple inch larger tires than stock. As you must accommodate for the larger wheels, to keep your transmission for working to hard, if not you will put excessive wear on your transmission, and will consume more fuel than needed. This chart will help you decide what gears to go with. It is a good idea to get a little bit lower gear than needed, if you would like a little extra bottom end power, or if you think you may eventually go with an even bigger tire. Gears can get very expensive, especially if you pay to have them installed. They can cost as much as $1500 or more for front and rear including installation. You can however save a little bit of cash if you pull your axles out and take just the axles to your local shop. Anyways, hope the chart helps your decision.

Gear Ratio Chart?

	Highway Driving, Good Fuel Economy
	Daily Driver, Best Overall Performance
	Most Power and Towing, Reduced Fuel Economy

This chart is based on 65 MPH and a gear ratio of 1:1, on a manual transmission in 4th gear.

Please NOTE: If you have an automatic transmission your RPM will higher due to slippage in the transmission and the torque converter. With an overdrive transmission your RPM in overdrive will be 15% to 30% less than indicated.

Calculator: Check out our calculator to automatically calculate the gears you’ll need after a tire change HERE.

	2.35	2.73	2.94	3.07	3.21	3.31	3.42	3.55	3.73	3.91	4.11	4.27	4.56	4.88	5.13	5.29	5.38	5.71	6.17	7.17
22	2333	2710	2919	3048	3178	3286	3395	3524	3703	3882	4080	4239	4527	4845	5093	5252	5341	5668	6125	7118
23	2231	2592	2792	2915	3048	3143	3248	3371	3542	3713	3903	4055	4330	4634	4871	5023	5109	5422	5859	6808
24	2139	2484	2675	2794	2921	3012	3112	3231	3394	3558	3740	3886	4150	4441	4668	4814	4896	5196	5615	6525
25	2053	2385	2568	2682	2804	2892	2988	3101	3259	3416	3590	3730	3984	4263	4482	4621	4700	4988	5390	6264
26	1974	2293	2470	2579	2696	2780	2873	2982	3133	3284	3452	3587	3830	4099	4309	4444	4519	4796	5183	6023
27	1901	2208	2378	2483	2597	2677	2766	2872	3017	3163	3325	3454	3689	3947	4150	4279	4352	4619	4991	5800
28	1833	2129	2293	2395	2504	2582	2668	2769	2909	3050	3206	3331	3557	3806	4001	4126	4196	4454	4813	5593
29	1770	2056	2214	2312	2417	2493	2576	2674	2809	2945	3095	3216	3434	3675	3863	3984	4052	4300	4647	5400
30	1711	1987	2140	2235	2337	2410	2490	2584	2715	2846	2992	3109	3320	3553	3735	3851	3917	4157	4492	5220
31	1656	1923	2071	2163	2261	2332	2409	2501	2628	2755	2896	3008	3213	3438	3614	3727	3790	4023	4347	5051
32	1604	1863	2007	2095	2191	2259	2334	2423	2546	2669	2805	2914	3112	3331	3501	3610	3672	3897	4211	4894
33	1555	1807	1946	2032	2124	2191	2263	2349	2469	2588	2720	2826	3018	3230	3395	3501	3561	3779	4083	4745
34	1510	1754	1889	1972	2062	2126	2197	2280	2396	2512	2640	2743	2929	3135	3295	3398	3456	3668	3963	4606
35	1466	1704	1835	1916	2003	2065	2134	2215	2328	2440	2565	2664	2845	3045	3201	3301	3357	3563	3850	4474
36	1426	1656	1784	1862	1947	2008	2075	2154	2263	2372	2493	2590	2766	2961	3112	3209	3264	3464	3743	4350
37	1387	1611	1735	1812	1895	1954	2019	2095	2202	2308	2426	2520	2692	2881	3028	3123	3176	3370	3642	4232
38	1351	1569	1690	1764	1845	1902	1966	2040	2144	2247	2362	2454	2621	2805	2948	3040	3092	3282	3546	4121
39	1316	1529	1646	1719	1798	1854	1915	1988	2089	2190	2302	2391	2554	2733	2873	2962	3013	3198	3455	4015
40	1283	1491	1605	1676	1753	1807	1867	1938	2037	2135	2244	2331	2490	2664	2801	2888	2937	3118	3369	3915
41	1252	1454	1566	1635	1710	1763	1822	1891	1987	2083	2189	2275	2492	2599	2733	2818	2866	3042	3287	3819
42	1222	1420	1529	1596	1669	1721	1778	1846	1940	2033	2137	2220	2371	2538	2668	2751	2798	2969	3208	3728
43	1194	1387	1493	1559	1630	1681	1737	1803	1894	1986	2087	2169	2316	2479	2606	2687	2733	2900	3134	3642
44	1166	1355	1459	1524	1593	1643	1698	1762	1851	1941	2040	2119	2263	2422	2545	2626	2670	2834	3063	3559

How To Clean An Air Filter

Michael — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:02:27 +0000

Whether it be your car or the leaf blower you use while maintaining your lawn, every combustion engine requires the use of an air filter. These simple things play a major role in the performance and reliability of all engines. To be brief, a combustion engine requires three things in order to run: fuel, spark, and air. The quality of the air that is ingested by the engine plays a significant role in the life of the engine. If the engine continually ingests dirt or debris due to a dirty air filter the engine will be a victim of premature wear. The particles that enter the engine mix with the internal parts and wear the parts. Over time even the smallest amounts of dirt can cause serious permanent damage often resulting in costly repairs. Therefore, it is important to do proper maintenance in order to protect your investment. So you may be wondering how to properly clean an air filter? The following instructions are intended to outline step by step the proper way to service a motorcycle air filter, how ever it will be the same for most air filters.

CAUTIONS/HAZARDS

Use caution while accessing the air filter itself. The filter is located near the carburetor and gas tank, both of which contain gas. The risk of combustion is low but caution should still be used.

Warning! Some of the chemicals used may cause irritation to the skin and/or eyes if prolonged contact occurs. Consumption of these chemicals could cause health problems and should be avoided.

INTRODUCTION

Tools

General hand tools are required to access the air filter. The exact sizes of the bolts will vary depending on the model of the motorcycle. A decent set of sockets and wrenches are recommended. Other simple tools such as screwdrivers and pliers may be helpful but are most likely not required.

Materials

Air filter cleaning agent and oiling agent. There are different forms of each (ex. PJ1 Air Filter Cleaner, K&N Filter Oil, NO-TOIL Cleaner). These can be purchased at any motorcycle dealership or repair shop. The type of cleaner and oil that is purchased can depend on what type of filter that is installed on the motorcycle. To determine which type of filter is installed and what service method to use refer to the next paragraph. A pair of Latex gloves is convenient when handling the filter. Multi-purpose grease is optional.

Types of Filters

There are two main types of air filters used on off-road motorcycles.

Foam Filters- These filters are made out of foam. They can be serviced using aerosol cleaning and oiling agents. They can also use powdered or liquid cleansers in combination with liquid oils that are applied by hand. Figure 3 on page 4 shows a foam filter.
Paper Filters- These filters are made of a paper-like substance that is held together using a plastic skeleton. They should be serviced using aerosol cleaning and oiling products. Figure 1 below shows a paper filter.

Figure 1. Paper Filter.

INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation

First, the motorcycle should be safely secured either with the vehicle’s kickstand or on a motorcycle stand. Once it is safe to work on, proceed to locate the vehicles air filter. On most models the filter will be located behind the carburetor inside the air box. The air box is usually located under the vehicle’s seat. In some models the air box may be opened from the side allowing access to the air filter, in most it will have to be accessed by removing the seat. If there are any problems in identifying the location refer to the vehicle’s manual for assistance.

Figure 2. Location of Air box

Once the location is determined, remove the air filter and identify what type of filter is currently being used. If the type of filter was not previous knowledge, now may be the time to refer to the introduction and purchase the materials required for the appropriate service method. If the filter is a foam filter, continue with the steps indicated for the foam filter. If it is a paper filter, continue with the paper filter procedures.

Figure 3. Foam air filter located in air box.

Foam Air Filter

Aerosol Cleaning Method

1. Place filter on the ground outside or at least far from objects that cannot get wet.

2. Thoroughly spray filter with spray-on filter cleaner.

3. Let the filter sit for 10-15 minutes.

4. Rinse filter with water. Be sure to spray the filter from the inside out in order to push the dirt and debris out of the filter rather than further into it.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 if the filter is still fairly dirty due to the extensive amount of dirt.

6. Let the filter air dry. It is crucial that the filter is completely dry before moving on to the re-oiling steps. If time is an issue, the filter can be placed on a fan or some other drying device. Compressed air can be used to quicken the process but should be used with caution. The filter is made of foam and can tear if the air pressure is too great.

Powder or Liquid Cleaning Method

1. Fill a large bucket or sink with a gallon or so of water. Note: Keep in mind when choosing a washing location that grease and grime will be removed from the air filter.

2. Pour in the recommended amount of cleaning agent as indicated by the label on the bottle.

3. Mix around the solution.

4. Place the filter into the mixture. Squeeze the filter with your hands in an effort to remove all the oil and dirt from the filter. Be careful not to twist or wring-out the filter because it may tear the foam.

Figure 4. Washing the dirt and oil from the filter.

5. Once the filter appears to be clean remove it and rinse it with clean water.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 if the filter is still fairly dirty due to the extensive amount of dirt.

7. Let the filter air dry. It is crucial that the filter is completely dry before moving on to the re-oiling steps. If time is an issue, the filter can be placed on a fan or some other drying device. Compressed air can be used to quicken the process but should be used with caution. The filter is made of foam and can tear if the air pressure is too great.

Re-oiling

1. Make sure the filter is COMPLETELY dry.

2. The oil can be applied two ways depending on the method in which you chose

a. Sprayed on using an aerosol can.

b. Poured on and spread around thoroughly using your hands as in Figure 5.

NOTE: Use Latex gloves when handling the oiled filter.

Figure 5. Oil Application.

3. Make sure the oil is spread giving uniform coverage of the entire filter.

4. Let the filter sit for another 10-15 minutes to ensure the oil has become tacky.

5. Upon reinstallation, add a small amount of oil or multi-purpose grease to the ring of the filter that contacts the air box itself. This step is not absolutely necessary depending how well your particular models filter fits. It is just a precaution to ensure the filter makes a proper air tight seal to the air box.

5. Reinstall filter. Go ride.

Paper Air Filter

Aerosol Cleaning Method

1. Place filter on the ground outside or at least far from objects that cannot get wet.

2. Thoroughly spray filter with spray-on filter cleaner as shown in Figure 6 below.

Figure 6. Filter cleanser being applied to general paper filter.

3. Let the filter sit for 10-15 minutes.

4. Rinse filter with water. Be sure to spray the filter from the inside out in order to push the dirt and debris out of the filter rather than further into it.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 if the filter is still fairly dirty due to the extensive amount of dirt.

Re-oiling

1. Make sure the filter is COMPLETELY dry.

2. Apply oil using aerosol can. Use similar technique as shown in Figure 6 above. NOTE: Use Latex gloves when handling oiled filter.

3. Make sure the oil is spread giving uniform coverage of the entire filter.

4. Let the filter sit for another 10-15 minutes to ensure the oil has become tacky.

5. Upon reinstallation, add a small amount of oil or multipurpose grease to the ring of the filter that contacts the air box itself. This step is not absolutely necessary depending how well your particular models filter fits. It is just a precaution to ensure the filter makes a proper air tight seal to the air box.

5. Reinstall filter. Go ride.

FAQs

Can gas be used as the cleaning agent? It is not recommended. Gas is a harsh solvent and could cause damage to the filter itself or the glue that keeps the filter intact. Gas would work to clean the filter but it’s not worth potentially ruining the filter.

Can standard motor oil be used as the oiling agent? Again, this is not recommended. Motor oil is has a lower viscosity. Air filter oil is designed to be easy enough to apply but after it sits for a while it becomes tacky which is much more effective when it comes to stopping the flow of dirt and debris.

How often should the air filter be serviced? The air filter should be serviced quite frequently. It is impossible to give an exact amount of hours of ride time per service. The riding conditions play a major role. The filter should be serviced more frequently in dusty conditions and less frequently in moist, non-dusty conditions. It is best to at least check the filter before each usage to ensure it is not overly contaminated.

When should I replace the filter? Most filters are meant to be service and reused. Therefore, they should not need to be replaced very often. With proper maintenance they can last years at a time.

Is it really that important? Yes! Proper maintenance is always important. A dirty filter can hinder performance as well as cause permanent damage.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Aerosol- A product that uses compressed gas to spray the coating from its container.

Carburetor-A mechanical device found on the intake side of the engine which mixes fuel and air to create the volatile mixture that gets ignited in the engine.

Solvent- A substance, normally a liquid, which is capable of absorbing another liquid, gas, or solid to form a homogeneous mixture.

Viscosity- The thickness of a liquid or its resistance to flow.

Author: Master J Burch

ATV Lug Pattern Chart For Most ATV’s

Kaleb — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:05:16 +0000

Here is a helpful little chart that can help you figure out what your lug pattern is, and what other atv’s have the same lug pattern. This is the easy way to find out if rims from another atv will fit on yours. Select Read More to see the chart.

ARCTIC CAT		OEM WHEEL SIZE, BOLT PATTERN
250 2WD/4WD, 99-03 (F)		12×7, 4/115
250 2WD, 99 (R)		12×7, 4/115
250 2WD, 00 (R)		12×7, 4/115
250 2WD/4WD, 01 (R)		12×7, 4/115
250 2WD/4WD, 02-03 (R)		12×7, 4/115
250 2WD/4WD, 07-08 (F)		10X5, 4/110
250 2WD/4WD, 07-08 (R)		10X8, 4/110
DVX 250 2WD/4WD, 07-08 (R)		10×5, 4/144
DVX 250 2WD/4WD, 07-08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
300 2WD, 98-03 (F)		12×7, 4/115
300 4WD, 98-00 (F)		12×7, 4/115
300 4WD, 01 (F)		12×7, 4/115
300 2WD/4WD, 98-00 (R)		12×7, 4/115
300 2WD/4WD, 01 (R)		12×7, 4/115
300 4WD, 02-03 (F)		12×7, 4/115
300 2WD/4WD, 02-03 (R)		12×7, 4/115
366 2WD/4WD, 07-08 (F)		12×7, 4/115
366 2WD/4WD, 07-08 (R)		12×7, 4/115
375 2WD/4WD, 02-03 (F)		12×7, 4/115
375 2WD/4WD, 02-03 (R)		12×7, 4/115
400 2WD/4WD, 98-03 (F)		12×7, 4/115
400 2WD/4WD, 98-03 (R)		12×7, 4/115
400i 2WD/4WD, 02-08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/115
400i 2WD/4WD, 02-08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/115
DVX 400 2WD, 04-08 (F)		10×5, 4/144
DVX 400 2WD, 04-08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
454 2WD/4WD, 96-98 (F)		12×7, 4/115
454 2WD/4WD, 96-98 (R)		12×7, 4/115
500 4WD, 98-99 (F)		12×7, 4/115
500 4WD, 98-99 (R)		12×7, 4/115
500 4WD, 00-03 (F)		12×7, 4/115
500 4WD, 00-03 (R)		12×7, 4/115
500i 4WD, 02-08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/115
500i 4WD, 02-08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/115
650i 4WD, 04-08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/115
650i 4WD, 04-08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/115
700i 4WD, 07-08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/115
700i 4WD, 07-08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/115
1000 Thundercat 4WD, 08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/115
1000 Thundercat 4WD, 08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/115
CAN-AM / BOMBARDIER		OEM WHEEL SIZE, BOLT PATTERN
Outlander 330 2WD/4WD, 03-05 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Outlander 330 2WD/4WD, 03-05 (R)		12×7, 4/137
Outlander 400 2WD/4WD, 03-05 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Outlander 400 2WD/4WD, 03-05 (R)		12×7, 4/137
Outlander 500 2WD/4WD, 07-08 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Outlander 500 2WD/4WD, 07-08 (R)		12×7, 4/137
Outlander 650 2WD/4WD, 06-08 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Outlander 650 2WD/4WD, 06-08 (R)		12×7, 4/137
Outlander 800 2WD/4WD, 06-08 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Outlander 800 2WD/4WD, 06-08 (R)		12×7, 4/137
Traxter 500 4WD, 99-05 (F)		12×7, 4/110
Traxter 500 4WD, 99-05 (R)		12×7, 4/110
Quest 500 4WD, 00-05 (F)		12×7, 4/110
Quest 500 4WD, 00-05 (R)		12×7, 4/110
Quest 650 4WD, 00-05 (F)		12×7, 4/110
Quest 650 4WD, 00-05 (R)		12×7, 4/110
DS 450, 08 (F)		10×5, 4/144
DS 450, 08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
DS 650, 00-07 (F)		10×5, 4/143
DS 650, 00-07 (R)		9×9, 4/143
Renegade 500/800, 07-08 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Renegade 500/800, 07-08 (R)		12×7, 4/137
HONDA		OEM WHEEL SIZE, BOLT PATTERN
TRX 70, 86-87 (F)		7×6, 4/110
TRX 70, 86-87 (R)		7×6, 3/100
TRX 90, 93-03 (F)		8×5.5, 4/85
TRX 90, 93-03 (R)		8×6.5, 4/85
ATC 90/110, Thru 81 (R)		8×8, 3/100
ATC 110/125/125M, 82-87 (R)		8×8, 4/130
TRX 125, 87-88 (F)		8×6, 4/85
TRX 125, 85-88 (R)		8×8, 4/130
ATC 185S, Thru 81 (R)		8×8, 3/100
ATC 185S, 82-84 (R)		8×8, 4/130
ATC 185/200/Big Red, 80-84 (R)		9×9, 4/150
ATC 200S, 84/85 (R)		8×8, 4/130
ATC 200M, Thru 85 (R)		9×9, 4/150
ATC 200X, 83-85 (R)		8×8, 4/110
ATC 200X, 86-87 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 200, 90-93, 96-97 (F)		10×5, 4/110
TRX 200, 90-93, 96-97 (R)		8×8, 4/110
TRX 200, 84 (R)		9×9, 4/150
TRX 200SX, 86-88 (R)		8×8, 4/110
ATC 250 Big Red, 85 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 250 Big Red, 86-87 (F)		10×5, 4/110
TRX 250 Big Red, 85-87 (R)		9×9, 4/110
ATC 250SX, 85-87 (R)		8×9, 4/110
ATC 250R, 81 (R)		8×8, 3/100
ATC 250R, 82 (R)		8×8, 4/130
ATC 250R, 83-84 (R)		8×8, 4/110
ATC 250R, 85-86 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 250R, 86-89 (F)		10×5, 4/144
TRX 250R, 86-89 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 250X, 86-87 (F)		10×5, 4/110
TRX 250X, 88, 90-92 (F)		10×5, 4/144
TRX 250X, 86-92 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 250 RECON, 97-08 (F)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 250 RECON, 97-08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 250EX, 00-08 (F)		10×5, 4/144
TRX 250EX, 00-08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 300EX, 93-08 (F)		10×5, 4/144
TRX 300EX, 93-08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
ATC 350X, 85-86 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 300 2WD, 88-92 (F)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 300 2WD, 93-00 (F)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 300 2WD, 88-00 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 300 4WD, 88-00 (F)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 300 4WD, 88-00 (R)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 350 4WD, 86-92 (F)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 350 4WD, 86-92 (R)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 350 RANCHER S-ES 2WD 00-06 (F)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 350 RANCHER S-ES 2WD 00-06 (R)		10×8, 4/110
TRX 350 RANCHER S-ES 4WD 00-06 (F)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 350 RANCHER S-ES 4WD 00-06 (R)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 400/420 RANCHER AT 4WD, 04-08 (F)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 400/420 RANCHER AT 4WD, 04-08 (R)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 400EX, 99-08 (F)		10×5, 4/144
TRX 400EX, 99-08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 400 FOREMAN 4WD, 96-06 (F)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 400 FOREMAN 4WD, 96-06 (R)		11×7, 4/110
TRX 450 FOREMAN S-ES 4WD, 98-04 (F)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 450 FOREMAN S-ES 4WD, 98-04 (R)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 500 FOREMAN S-ES 4WD, 05-08 (F)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 500 FOREMAN S-ES 4WD, 05-08 (R)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 450R 2WD, 04-08 (F)		10×5, 4/144
TRX 450R 2WD, 04-08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
TRX 500 RUBICON 4WD, 01-08 (F)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 500 RUBICON 4WD, 01-08 (R)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 650 RINCON, 03-07 (F)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 650 RINCON, 03-07 (R)		12×7, 4/110
TRX 680 RINCON, 06-08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
TRX 680 RINCON, 06-08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
ODYSSEY, 77-81 (F)		8×5, 3/100
ODYSSEY, 77-81 (R)		8×8, 3/100
ODYSSEY, 82-84 (R)		8×8, 4/130
ODYSSEY, 85-86 (F)		10×5, 4/110
ODYSSEY, 85-86 (R)		10×8, 4/130
PILOT, 89-90 (F)		10×5, 4/110
PILOT, 89-90 (R)		10×8, 4/130

KAWASAKI		OEM WHEEL SIZE, BOLT PATTERN
KLT 110/160/185/200, All (R)		8×8, 4/4
KLF 185 Bayou, 85-87 (R)		8×8, 4/110
KLF 220 Bayou, 88-02 (F)		9×6
KLF 220 Bayou, 88-02 (R)		10×8, 4/137
KLT 250, 82-85 (R)		9×9, 4/4
KXT 250 Tecate, 84 (R)		10×8, 4/4
KXT 250 Tecate, 85-87 (R)		10×8, 4/156
KXT 250 Tecate-4, 87-88 (F)		10×5, 4/156
KXT 250 Tecate-4, 87-88 (R)		10×8, 4/156
KSF 250 Mojave, 87-06 (F)		10×5, 4/156
KSF 250 Mojave, 87-06 (R)		10×8, 4/156
KLF 300 Bayou 2WD, 85-05 (F)		10×6, 4/137
KLF 300 Bayou 2WD, 85-05 (R)		10×8, 4/137
KLF 300B Lakota, 95-00 (F)		10×5, 4/156
KLF 300B Lakota, 95-00 (R)		10×8, 4/156
KLF 300 Bayou 4WD, 89-05 (F)		11×6, 4/137
KLF 300 Bayou 4WD, 89-05 (R)		11×7, 4/137
Prairie 300 2WD/4WD, 99-05 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Prairie 300 2WD/4WD, 99-05 (R)		10×8, 4/137
Prairie 360 2WD/4WD, 03-06 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Prairie 360 2WD/4WD, 03-06 (R)		12×7, 4/137
Prairie 400 2WD/4WD, 97-05 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Prairie 400 2WD/4WD, 97-05 (R)		10×8, 4/137
KLF 400 Bayou 4WD, 93-05 (F)		11×6, 4/137
KLF 400 Bayou 4WD, 93-05 (R)		11×7, 4/137
KFX 400 2WD, 03-05 (F)		10×5, 4/144
KFX 400 2WD, 03-05 (R)		9×9, 4/110
KFX 450R 2WD, 08 (F)		10×5, 4/144
KFX 450R 2WD, 08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
Prairie 650/700 4WD, 02-06 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Prairie 650/700 4WD, 02-06 (R)		12×7, 4/137
Brute Force 650 4WD, 03-08 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Brute Force 650 4WD, 03-08 (R)		12×7, 4/137
Brute Force 650i 4WD, 06-08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
Brute Force 650i 4WD, 06-08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
Brute Force 750i 4WD, 05-07 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
Brute Force 750i 4WD, 05-07 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
Brute Force 750i 4WD, 08+ (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
Brute Force 750i 4WD, 08+ (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
KFX 700 2WD, 03-08 (F)		10×5, 4/144
KFX 700 2WD, 03-08 (R)		10×8, 4/137
Mule 500 (F)		10×7, 4/137
Mule 500 (R)		10×8, 4/137
Mule 600 (F)		10×7, 4/137
Mule 600 (R)		10×8, 4/137
Mule 1000/2500 (F&R)		10×8, 4/137
Mule 3000 (F&R)		10×8, 4/137
SUZUKI		OEM WHEEL SIZE, BOLT PATTERN
LT 50, 86-87 (F&R)		6×6, 3/90
LT 80 Quadsport, 87-05 (F)		8×6, 3/120
LT 80 Quadsport, 87-05 (R)		8×6, 3/120
LT/ALT 125, 83 (R)		8×8, 3/100
LT/ALT 125F, 84-87 (R)		8×8, 4/130
LT 160 Quadrunner, 89-02 (F)		8×6, 4/112
LT 160 Quadrunner, 89-02 (R)		8×8, 4/112
LT 185 Quadrunner, 83 (R)		8×8, 4/130
LT/ALT 185, 84-87 (R)		8×8, 4/130
LT 230 GEG Quadrunner, 85-86 (R)		8×8, 4/130
LT 230 GEF Quadrunner, 85-87 (R)		9×9, 4/130
LT 230 EH/EJ/EK Quadrunner, 87 (R)		9×9, 4/130
LT 230 EH/EJ/EK, 87-89, 91-93 (F)		10×5, 4/166
LT 230 EH/EJ/EK, 88-89, 91-93 (R)		9×9, 5/130
LT 230 QuadSport, 85-88 (F)		10×5, 4/166
LT 230 QuadSport, 85-88 (R)		9×9, 4/130
LT 250 QuadSport, 89-90 (F)		10×5, 4/166
LT 250 QuadSport, 89-90 (R)		9×9, 4/130
LT 250F Quadrunner, 89-02 (F)		10×5, 4/140
LT 250F Quadrunner, 89-02 (R)		10×8, 4/140
LT 250E/F/G Quadrunner, 84-86 (R)		9×9, 4/130
LT 300 E Quadrunner, 87-90 (F)		9×6, 4/130
LT 300 EH Quadrunner, 87-88 (R)		9×9, 4/130
LT 300 EJ Quadrunner, 89-90 (R)		9×9, 5/130
LT 250R QuadRacer, 85-92 (F)		10×5, 4/166
LT 250R QuadRacer, 85-86 (R)		10×8, 4/130
LT 250R QuadRacer, 87-92 (R)		10×8, 5/130
LT 250 4WD, 88-02(F)		10×5, 4/140
LT 250 4WD, 88-02 (R)		10×8, 4/140
Z250 2WD, 02-08 (F)		10×5, 4/144
Z250 2WD, 02-08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
OZARK 250 2WD, 02-08 (F)		11×7, 4/110
OZARK 250 2WD, 02-08 (R)		9×9, 4/110
LT 300 4WD XM King Quad, 91-03 (F)		11×6, 4/140
LT 300 4WD XM King Quad, 91-03 (R)		12×7, 5/160
Eiger 400, 02-07 (F)		12×7, 4/110
Eiger 400, 02-07 (R)		12×7, 4/110
Eiger 400 Auto 2WD, 02-07 (F)		12×7, 4/110
Eiger 400 Auto 2WD, 02-07 (R)		12×7, 4/110
Eiger 400 4WD, 02-07 (F)		12×7, 4/110
Eiger 400 4WD, 02-07 (R)		12×7, 4/110
Eiger 400 Auto 4WD, 02-07 (F)		12×7, 4/110
Eiger 400 Auto 4WD, 02-07 (R)		12×7, 4/110
Z250/400 2WD, 02-07 (F)		10×5, 4/144
Z250/400 2WD, 02-07 (R)		9×9, 4/110
King Quad 400 4×4, 08 (F)		12×7, 4/110
King Quad 400 4×4, 08 (R)		12×7, 4/110
LTR-450 2WD, 06-08 (F)		10×5, 4/144
LTR-450 2WD, 06-08 (R)		8×8, 4/110
King Quad 450 4×4, 07-08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
King Quad 450 4×4, 07-08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
LT 500R QuadRacer, 87-90 (F)		10×5, 4/166
LT 500R QuadRacer, 87-90 (R)		10×8, 5/130
LT-F/LT-A 500 Quadrunner, 98-02 (F)		12×7, 4/90
LT-F/LT-A 500 Quadrunner, 98-02 (R)		12×8, 4/90
Vinson 500 4×4, 02-06 (F)		12×7, 4/110
Vinson 500 4×4, 02-06 (R)		12×7, 4/110
Twin Peaks 700 4×4, 04-06 (F)		12×7, 4/137
Twin Peaks 700 4×4, 04-06 (R)		12×7, 4/137
King Quad 700/750 4×4, 06-08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
King Quad 700/750 4×4, 06-08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110

POLARIS		OEM WHEEL SIZE, BOLT PATTERN
Trail Boss/Cyclone/Trail Blazer, 86-02 (F)		10×5, 4/156
Trail Boss/Cyclone/Trail Blazer, 86-02 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Trail Boss 4×4 250/300, 87-95 (F)		10×5, 4/156
Trail Boss 4×4 250/300, 87-95 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Xplorer 300/Trail Boss 2×4 350L/400L, 90-99 (F)		10×5, 4/156
Xplorer 300/Trail Boss 2×4 350L/400L, 90-99 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Magnum 325 2×4/4×4, 00-05 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Magnum 325 2×4/4×4, 00-01 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Magnum 325 2×4/4×4, 02-06 (R)		10×8, 4/156
Xpedition 325 4×4, 00-06(F)		12×7, 4/156
Xpedition 325 4×4, 00-06 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Sportsman 335 4×4, 99-08 (F)		10×5, 4/156
Sportsman 335 4×4, 99-08 (R)		10×8, 4/156
Trail Boss 4×4 350L/400L, 90-94 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Trail Boss 4×4 350L/400L, 90-94 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Sportsman 400/Magnum 4×4 425L, 95-98 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Sportsman 400/Magnum 4×4 425L, 95-98 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Sportsman 400, 01-08 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Sportsman 400, 01-08 (R)		10×8, 4/156
Magnum 2×4/Xpress 300/400L, 96-99 (F)		10×5, 4/156
Magnum 2×4/Xpress 300/400L, 96-99 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Xplorer 4×4 400L, 95-03 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Xplorer 4×4 400L, 95-03 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Scrambler 2×4/4×4 400L, 95-08 (F)		10×5, 4/156
Scrambler 2×4/4×4 400L, 95-08 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Sport 400L 2×4, 94-99 (F)		10×5, 4/156
Sport 400L 2×4, 94-99 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Xpedition 425 4×4, 99-06 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Xpedition 425 4×4, 99-06 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Xplorer/Sportsman 500 4×4, 96-08 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Xplorer/Sportsman 500 4×4, 96-08 (R)		10×8, 4/156
Magnum 500 4×4, 99-05 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Magnum 500 4×4, 99-01 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Magnum 500 4×4, 02-05 (R)		10×8, 4/156
Scrambler 500 2×4/4×4, 97-08 (F)		10×5, 4/156
Scrambler 500 2×4/4×4, 97-08 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Predator 500 2×4, 03-07 (F)		10×5, 4/156
Predator 500 2×4, 2003 Only (R)		10×8, 4/156
Predator 500 2×4, 04-07 (R)		10×8, 4/110
Outlaw 450/525, 08 (F) Straight-Axle		10×5, 4/156
Outlaw 450/525, 08 (R) Straight-Axle		9×9, 4/110
Outlaw 500/525, 08 (F) IRS		10×5, 4/156
Outlaw 500/525, 08 (F) IRS		9×9, 4/110
Sportsman 600 4×4, 03-08 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Sportsman 600 4×4, 03-08 (R)		12×7, 4/156
Sportsman 700 4×4, 02-08 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Sportsman 700 4×4, 02-08 (R)		12×7, 4/156
Sportsman 800 4×4, 05-08 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Sportsman 800 4×4, 05-08 (R)		12×7, 4/156
Diesel 4×4, 99-06 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Diesel 4×4, 99-06 (R)		10×8, 4/156
Big Boss 4×6, 89-94 (F)		10×5, 4/156
Big Boss 4×6, 89-94 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Magnum/Big Boss 6×6, 93-06 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Magnum/Big Boss 6×6, 93-06 (R)		10×8, 4/4
Ranger, 98-03 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Ranger, 98-03 (R)		10×8, 4/156
Ranger, 04-08 (F)		12×7, 4/156
Ranger, 04-08 (R)		12×7, 4/156
RZR, 08 (F)		12×7, 4/156
RZR, 08 (R)		12×7, 4/156

YAMAHA		OEM WHEEL SIZE, BOLT PATTERN
YF 60 Zinger, All years (F&R)		6×6, 3/70
YFM 80E Badger, 93-04 (F)		7×6, N/A
YFM 80E Badger, 93-04 (R)		8×8, N/A
YFM 80 Moto-4, 87-92 (R)		7×6, 3/70
Grizzly 80, 06-08 (F)		7×6, 4/88
Grizzly 80, 06-08 (R)		8×8, 3/90
YFM 100T Moto-4, 87-90 (R)		8×8, 4/100
YFA 125 Breeze, 89-04 (F)		8×7, 4/85
YFA 125 Breeze, 89-04 (R)		8×8, 4/85
Grizzly 125 Breeze, 05-08 (F)		8×7, 4/85
Grizzly 125 Breeze, 05-08 (R)		8×8, 4/85
YT 125/175 Tri-Moto, 81-85 (R)		8×8, 3/100
YTM 200 E/L/R Tri-Moto, 83/86 (R)		9×10, 4/125
YTM 200 DX, 88-90 (F)		10×5, 4/156
YTM 200 DX, 88-90 (R)		8×8, 4/100
YSF 200 Blaster, 88-07 (F)		10×5, 4/156
YSF 200 Blaster, 88-07 (R)		8×8, 4/100
YTM 225 DX/DR Tri-Moto (R)		8×8, 3/100
YFM 225 Moto-4, 85-87 (F)		10×5, 4/156
YFM 225 Moto-4, 85-87 (R)		9×9, 4/125
YFM 250 Moto-4, 89 (F)		10×6, 4/110
YFM 250 Moto-4, 89 (R)		9×9, 4/110
YFB 250 Timberwolf 2×4, 92-94 (F)		10×5, 4/156
YFB 250 Timberwolf 2×4, 95-98 (F)		10×5, 4/110
YFB 250 Timberwolf 2×4, 92-98 (R)		10×8, 4/110
Bear Tracker 250, 99-05 (F)		10×5, 4/110
Bear Tracker 250, 99-05 (R)		10×8, 4/110
Big Bear 250, 06-08 (F)		10×5, 4/110
Big Bear 250, 06-08 (R)		10×8, 4/110
YFB 250 Timberwolf 4×4, 95-05 (F)		10×5, 4/110
YFB 250 Timberwolf 4×4, 95-05 (R)		10×8, 4/110
Bruin 250, 05 (F)		10×5, 4/110
Bruin 250, 05 (R)		10×8, 4/110
YTZ 250 Tri-Z, 85 (R)		8×8, 4/100
YTZ 250 Tri-Z, 86 (R)		9×8, 4/100
250 Raptor, 08 (F)		10×5, 4/156
250 Raptor, 08 (R)		9×9, 4/115
YFM 350 XT Warrior, 87-05 (F)		10×5, 4/156
YFM 350 XT Warrior, 87-05 (R)		9×9, 4/115
YFM 350/450 Wolverine, 95-08 (F)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 350/450 Wolverine, 95-08 (R)		12×7, 4/110
YFZ 350 T Banshee, 87-06 (F)		10×5, 4/156
YFZ 350 T Banshee, 87-88, 91-06 (R)		9×9, 4/115
YFZ 350 T Banshee, 89-90 (R)		10×8, 4/156
YFM 350 ER Moto-4, 87-88 (F)		10×5, 4/156
YFM 350 ER Moto-4, 89-95 (F)		10×5, 4/110
YFM 350 ER Moto-4, 87-92 (R)		9×9, 4/125
YFM 350 ER Moto-4, 93-95 (R)		9×9, 4/110
YFM 350 Big Bear 2WD, 96-05 (F)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 350 Big Bear 2WD, 96-99 (R)		9×9, 4/110
YFM 350 Big Bear 2WD, 00-05 (R)		10×8, 4/110
YFM 350/400 Big Bear 4WD, 87-06 (F)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 350/400 Big Bear 4WD, 87-06 (R)		12×7, 4/110
350 Big Bear 4WD, 07-08 (F) Straight-Axle		12×7, 4/110
350 Big Bear 4WD, 07-08 (R) Straight-Axle		12×7, 4/110
350/450 Grizzly 4WD, 07 - 08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
350/450 Grizzly 4WD, 07 - 08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
YFM 350 Bruin 4WD, 04-06 (F)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 350 Bruin 4WD, 04-06 (R)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 350 Raptor, 04-06 (F)		10×5, 4/156
YFM 350 Raptor, 04-06 (R)		9×9, 4/115
YFM 400/450 Kodiak 2WD, 93-04 (F)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 400/450 Kodiak 2WD, 93-04 (R)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 400/450 Kodiak 4WD, 93-04 (F)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 400/450 Kodiak 4WD, 93-04 (R)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 400/450 Kodiak 4WD, 05-06 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
YFM 400/450 Kodiak 4WD, 05-06 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
400 Big Bear 4WD, 07-08 (F) IRS		12×7, 4/110
400 Big Bear 4WD, 07-08 (R) IRS		12×7, 4/110
YFZ 450 2WD, 04-08 (F)		10×5, 4/156
YFZ 450 2WD, 04-08 (R)		9×9, 4/115
YFM 600 Grizzly 4WD, 98 (F)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 600 Grizzly 4WD, 98 (R)		10×8, 4/110
YFM 600 Grizzly 4WD, 99-01 (F)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 600 Grizzly 4WD, 99-00 (R)		12×7, 4/110
YFM 600 Grizzly 4WD, 01 (R)		10×8,4/110
YFM 660/700R Raptor 2WD, 01-08 (F)		10×5, 4/156
YFM 660/700R Raptor 2WD, 01-08 (R)		9×9, 4/115
YFM 660 Grizzly 4WD, 02-07 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
YFM 660 Grizzly 4WD, 02-07 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
YFM 700 Grizzly 4WD, 07-08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
YFM 700 Grizzly 4WD, 07-08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
YFM 450/660/700 Rhino 4WD, 04-08 (F) IRS *		12×7, 4/110
YFM 450/660/700 Rhino 4WD, 04-08 (R) IRS *		12×7, 4/110

7.3L Powerstroke UVC (Under Valve Cover) Harness Plug Problem

Kaleb — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:21:46 +0000

The ever so popular Under Valve Cover Harness Plug problem with the 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel has cost many people alot of money and frustration. It can however be a rather cheap and easy fix. Read more to find out how to fix the problem for $.25.

7.3 Powerstroke Running Rough

The way the problem started on my 2002 F-250, was with slightly rough running motor. The first time it happened it only lasted about a minute or so, and then went away. I blew it off to some bad fuel or something. Them a few days latter I got in my truck and it would barely start, and ran rough. Once it started I shut it off to see if it would start and run normal the next time, I assumed it wouldn’t, and I was right. I drove it to work and and back, it was running terribly rough, and had a big loss of power. On the way home it got really bad and would barely run (I had to go about 25mph).

I did a lot of research and narrowed it down to most likely being this plug under the valve cover. So I pulled the driver side first (its easier and it seems like it is on this side more than it is the passenger side).

So first I pulled the intake, intercooler tube, ect. When unbolting the valve cover, the bolts in the back are kind of hard to get to, but they are not to bad, nothing a swivel socket and a couple of extensions cant get. After you have it off you will be able to see if the plug is unplugged. Mine was obviously partially unplugged. So I plugged it back in, and started it with the valve cover off, which is ok to do (oil will not squirt out). It ran fine, i was thrilled.

But what if it comes unplugged again? There are a few different preventative measures you can take. There are updated clips you can buy, which will fix this. But if you are in a crunch for time to get back on the road, like myself, there is a

trick that will only cost you 25 cents. What you will need to do is put a quarter in the plug to hold it clipped on. A quarter is the perfect thickness and fits perfectly, only you will need to grind down one side of it a little bit as shown. After I trimmed my quarter, I placed it in there, and put everything all back together, and drove it around the block, it ran great. I did this about four months ago, and my truck has been running great since.