Snowmobile Track Tension: Reviewing the ISAT Track Tension Tool!

...AND FIRST SEASON COLD START Attempt! - Snowmobile track tension and alignment...it's not rocket science, but it is important. Too loose, it'll ratchet, balloon or catch the rails, (track stab) too tight it will wear out suspension components prematurely. In this video, I'm checking out a new tool for setting track tension.
Watch til the end and I'll see if this old sled starts. It's been sitting since I parked it last time I rode it? Why? watch my last video...Heart Attack! Survival Tips for Snowmobilers.
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[@MyOldSled]

Merry Christmas, and Happy new year. Just playing around with this new track tool, and first start for the 670….

[@rivetc78]

Thanks Dave for this video; it was very well done! I know it's early to be thinking about snowmobiling but getting my old '98 Touring SLE prepped for her 25th season on the trails is scratching my itch for now. Track tension is something I've always just "eyeballed" and I was thinking I should look at some videos for the correct method. It's getting hard to find good videos for maintenance and repairs on the S2000 chassis sleds so when I found your channel, I was pleased to see I'm not the only one who still appreciates the old Ski Doos!

[@MyOldSled]

Hey rivet thanks for watching and commenting,

[@RidgeRidersNL]

I find your videos very informative and entertaining a good video you could do is ice thickness depending on sled weight hope you had a good christmas

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks K glad you like them. Hope you had a great christmas

[@crrazdogs3482]

I found your channel in the summer and it is very informative. Here near Listowel we got 12 inches of fresh yesterday and today tomorrow when the wind dies down I'll be hitting 5ft drifts!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Crazy. Glad you find it informative. Sounds like fun. Merry Christmas

[@farmark457]

Nice informative video with good explanations . Merry Christmas. Thx

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks farmark. Merry Christmas!

[@reidmcnabb818]

I imagine you have a lot of snow now Dave, too bad rain coming for us in SW ontario interesting tool, as a Polaris guy I just follow the owner's manual as well. fingers crossed the cold weather returns soon

[@MyOldSled]

We actually didn’t get as much as many south of us did. It was so windy its hard to say, as there are some deep drifts but in other spots very little. Its melting already, but i do have both sleds ready to go for the next dump. Happy New Year!

[@stevekokkoris4538]

Nice video Dave. I use the pencil style tension gauge for my sled but I like the ease of use of the ISAT tool. The nice thing about the pencil gauges is that they can be used for any weight (force) and deflection without need to fiddle with a formula. The downside is that it takes a bit of back and forth (adjust tension bolt, check track deflection and repeat until you're within spec) and as you stated the small numbers on the pencil gauge are tougher to read. Thankfully the pencil gauges have rubber bands that you can preset to mark force and deflection distance. One last problem with the pencil gauges is that the numeric scales are usually stickers rather than etched into the tool. If the stickers get damaged that would be bad... If I'm in the market for a new gauge, I'll certainly look into ISAT. Thanks for continuing to keep us informed and best of health in the new year!

[@DinosTinkerShed]

Very informative Dave, your videos get better and more profetional every year, just love em. Thanks again Dino

[@MyOldSled]

Hey thanks Dino. Merry Christmas!

[@calebl9624]

Another great video. I have a 98 mxz 500 so it's great that most of your videos are applicable to my sled and your videos have helped a lot!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Caleb. Hope you had a great Christmas.

[@snowking55]

Great informative video Dave! I like that tool also. That makes track tension a lot easier and precise. I always look at the back of the track after adjusting to see if the rails are centered in the track holes. Another way I've found to get your track centered is measure the length of each adjustment bolt and make sure they are the same, this usually works and gets you pretty close.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for sharing King. Merry Christmas!

[@I8U4FUN]

Keep posting the great videos.

[@MyOldSled]

As long as you keep watching… Merry Christmas Jeffrey.

[@Roddy556]

Glad to see you're still doing well. Another great video!

[@MyOldSled]

Hanging in there Roddy! Thanks and Merry Christmas

[@kevinscheifele6833]

Thanks Dave. Cheers from SW Ontario. Xmas eve and the only snow we have is enough to make driving miserable. I just aligned my grand touring last week and will use your tips to double check. Merry Christmas.

[@MyOldSled]

Merry Christmas Kevin! We had a LOT of wind, and some snow…not a ton.

[@spons1982]

fired up the yamaha this past weekend! hope you have a great season

[@MyOldSled]

Merry Christmas Steve.

[@paulcameron3567]

Thanks Dave. Glad you are doing well! I hang a bucket of water that weighs 10lbs from my Polaris track and make the adjustment. Unfortunately you need a lift to get it high enough.

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Paul. What do you loft it with? Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas!

[@fritopg285]

I like the idea of this tool and will be getting one asap, as a new sled owner I have no idea what to look for and this gives that visual and mechanical certanty

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for watching Frito

[@HeidiNJames]

Great timing on this one David. Another informative well done video, thanks

[@MyOldSled]

Early present for you. Merry Christmas

[@duncanfujii1352]

Just wanted to say thanks for the great videos you put out. They have helped me a ton getting into the hobby! Merry Christmas!

[@MyOldSled]

Hey Thank you Duncan. Merry Christmas!

[@Ruckshuk4101]

Hey man your videos have helped me so much I absolutely love them I hope you never stop

[@MyOldSled]

Awe thanks Jake. Nice to hear. Hope you and yours have an amazing holiday season and a Happy New Year!

[@kfarms996]

your videos are very useful 👍

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy them. Merry Christmas.

[@hollymorrow70]

Great video David - very informative. I think this GAL could even do it! ;) ;)

[@MyOldSled]

Lol. Sorry gals…

[@hollymorrow70]

@@MyOldSled 😁😁

[@EasyMoneyCrew]

great video! thanks

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks EM! All the best for the holidays.

[@treg2863]

Hi Dave, great video! I actually purchased the tool and I had to do the calculations to determine I need to be at 1.5 inches which is the second silver ring from the top of the tool. Do you screw in the bolt into the t-block so the second ring is at the top of the t-block or the bottom? I would assume it is the top of the block but wanted to clarify. Thanks for your guidance.