Vintage ski-doo Track and Power Train Data
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For Information Only
Check with an expert or your local ski-doo dealer to be sure!
Many thanks to Gilles of Canada for helping putting these lists together.

  • Antique ski-doo and Vintage ski-doo Belt Cross-Reference Charts
    1960-1970   1971-1975   1976-1980  PDF files (too large for html), please download
  • Table 1 -- 1970-1980 ski-doo Basic Track Tension Adjustment Data
  • Table 2 -- 1970-1980 ski-doo Basic Drive Belt Applications
  • Table 3 -- 1970-1980 ski-doo Basic Drive Pulley Data
  • Table 4 -- 1970-1980 ski-doo Basic Pulley Alignment Data

1970-1980 ski-doo Basic Track Tension Adjustment Data
Bogie Wheel Suspension
1970 - 1971 models
(Measured from bottom edge of center bogie wheel to inside edge of track to bottom of foot rest)		 2.5 - 3.0 inches (6.4 - 7.6 cm)
Bogie Wheel Suspension
Élan
(Measured from top inside edge of track to bottom of foot rest)		 1.25 - 1.5 inches (3.2 - 3.8 cm)
Bogie Wheel Suspension
Olympique
(Measured from top inside edge of track to bottom of foot rest)		 2.125 - 2.375 inches (5.4 - 6.0 cm)
Slide Suspension
All models 1970 - 1973
(Measured from foot rest to inside of track)		 5.75 - 6.0 inches (14.6 - 15.2 cm)
Slide Suspension (Ground Leveler Suspension)
1974 - 1980
(Measured between bottom slider shoe and inside of track)		 0.5 - 0.625 inches (1.3 - 1.6 cm)
Slide Suspension (High Performance Suspension)
1974 - 1980
(Measured between bottom slider shoe and inside of track)		 0.625 inches (1.6 cm)
Torque Reaction Suspension
Olympique; all 1978 - 1979 models		 0.5 inches (1.3 cm)
Torque Reaction Suspension
All other models		 0.75 inches (1.9 cm)
 

1970 - 1980 ski-doo Basic Drive Belt Applications
ski-doo Model Drive Belt Width
Elan (all models) 1 3/16 inches
Olympique Plus (1976) 1 3/16 inches
All 1975 and earlier models except 1975 R/V 1 3/16 inches
All other models 1 5/16 inches
Replace belt(s) when belt width is reduced by 1/8 inches or 3 mm.  

 

1970 - 1980 ski-doo Basic Drive Pulley Data
     

Bolt Torque
Model Pulley
Type		 Torque
Method		 Foot Pounds Mkg
Blizzard 5500 and 6500 C II 58-68 8.0-9.4
Blizzard 7500 Plus and 9500 Plus E II 58-68 8.0-9.4
Citation 300 (1978-1979) C I 58-68 8.0-9.4
Élan  A I 37-54 5.1-7.5
Élan 250 Deluxe (1975) A I 83-92 11.5-12.7
Everest 340, 440, and 444 L/C C II 83-92 11.5-12.7
Everest Models with Duralon (Bushings) C I 58-68 8.0-9.4
Olympique (1970) B I 37-54 5.1-7.5
Olympique (1971) B I 37-54 5.1-7.5
Olympique (1972) B I 37-54 5.1-7.5
Olympique (1973) B I 37-54 5.1-7.5
Olympique (1974) B I 37-54 5.1-7.5
Olympique (1975) C I 83-92 11.5-12.7
Olympique 300 Single (1976) B I 37-54 5.1-7.5
Olympique 440 Plus (1976) C I 83-92 11.5-12.7
Olympique 300 Twin & 340 with Duralon (1976) C II 58-68 8.0-9.4
Olympique 300T and 340 (1978-1979) C II 58-68 8.0-9.4
T'NT Models with Duralon (Bushings) C I 58-68 8.0-9.4
T'NT F/A 340, 400, and 440 D II 58-68 8.0-9.4
T'NT R/V 245, 250, 340 with Duralon (Bushings) C II 58-68 8.0-9.4
T'NT R/V 340 (1978) C II 58-68 8.0-9.4
T'NT 340 F/A and 440 F/C (1978) C II 58-68 8.0-9.4
Pulley Type:
A-Roller Round Shaft
B-Pressure Lever
C-Roller Square Shaft
D-High Performance
E-Roller Square Shaft with Three Ramps
Torque Method:
I.  Torque to specifications, loosen, and re-torque to specification.
II. Torque to specifications.  Start engine and alternately accel and brake.  Shut engine off and re-torque to spec.

 

1970-1980 ski-doo Basic Pulley Alignment Data

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