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Old 04-08-2012, 01:41 PM   #1
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Default CV06 Clutch clearance issue

My new clutch is a little too long...clearance issue with the spring shackle.

Anybody know if the roller clutch CPP offers is any shorter? If not what do I do? 8" lift?

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Old 04-08-2012, 05:12 PM   #2
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Default Re: CV06 Clutch clearance issue

My engine sets substantially forward of that. I had to shave off the "lip" on front of the spring bolt, but it still had enough room. Also... Are you sure the clutch is in the correct spot? Mine still had room to clear the bolt.
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Old 04-08-2012, 08:03 PM   #3
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My engine sets substantially forward of that. I had to shave off the "lip" on front of the spring bolt, but it still had enough room. Also... Are you sure the clutch is in the correct spot? Mine still had room to clear the bolt.
Well...I measured and positioned the engine/clutch/transaxle assembly very carefully to get the correct alignment and distance. As far as alignment goes...i'm fairly certain the engine and drive clutch is positioned dead on center with the driven clutch. The drive clutch is on the crank as far as it can go with no spacers.

This was all done with the transaxle/engine cradle assembly on a work bench.

I've since read a thread where its a known issue that the CVtech06 will NOT clear the leaf spring shackle on CC's. It's the sticky on Big Block Talk about clutch options. I'm really curious about how people are dealing with this.

My thoughts so far are...in order of least to most preferential;
1. Raise the cart more but I don't really want to do this unless completely necessary.
2. I can definitely gain a little by dropping the front of the engine crade another inch or two (already lowered 2"). But I don't think this will completely eliminate the issue...just make it a little better.
3. Move the axle over an inch. This will involve some surgery and a 1" spacer on the right wheel. This is the only
4. Buy a clutch that is narrow enough to clear the obstruction.
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Old 04-09-2012, 03:10 PM   #4
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Well...I measured and positioned the engine/clutch/transaxle assembly very carefully to get the correct alignment and distance. As far as alignment goes...i'm fairly certain the engine and drive clutch is positioned dead on center with the driven clutch. The drive clutch is on the crank as far as it can go with no spacers.

This was all done with the transaxle/engine cradle assembly on a work bench.

I've since read a thread where its a known issue that the CVtech06 will NOT clear the leaf spring shackle on CC's. It's the sticky on Big Block Talk about clutch options. I'm really curious about how people are dealing with this.

My thoughts so far are...in order of least to most preferential;
1. Raise the cart more but I don't really want to do this unless completely necessary.
2. I can definitely gain a little by dropping the front of the engine crade another inch or two (already lowered 2"). But I don't think this will completely eliminate the issue...just make it a little better.
3. Move the axle over an inch. This will involve some surgery and a 1" spacer on the right wheel. This is the only
4. Buy a clutch that is narrow enough to clear the obstruction.
I know it's a pita Kim but would say,,,,,,,,,, a standard CC clutch work ? I don't have one to hand but it looks a helluva lot narrower than the one you have.
I'll measure it later for you.

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Old 04-09-2012, 10:27 PM   #5
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Default Re: CV06 Clutch clearance issue

what year is your cart? i thought that clutch would fit older carts but not the newer ones.

you might wanna find a commet 780. but good luck!
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Old 04-09-2012, 10:59 PM   #6
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How far below the spring bolt does your clutch bolt set? Trying to get an idea of how mine will set when I get the 6" lift installed. Thanks!

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Old 04-10-2012, 07:56 AM   #7
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Default Re: CV06 Clutch clearance issue

I'd have to say by looking at your pic that the '08 roller clutch is shorter, but call CPP and find out or sure......
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Well...I measured and positioned the engine/clutch/transaxle assembly very carefully to get the correct alignment and distance. As far as alignment goes...i'm fairly certain the engine and drive clutch is positioned dead on center with the driven clutch. The drive clutch is on the crank as far as it can go with no spacers.

This was all done with the transaxle/engine cradle assembly on a work bench.

I've since read a thread where its a known issue that the CVtech06 will NOT clear the leaf spring shackle on CC's. It's the sticky on Big Block Talk about clutch options. I'm really curious about how people are dealing with this.

My thoughts so far are...in order of least to most preferential;
1. Raise the cart more but I don't really want to do this unless completely necessary.
2. I can definitely gain a little by dropping the front of the engine crade another inch or two (already lowered 2"). But I don't think this will completely eliminate the issue...just make it a little better.
3. Move the axle over an inch. This will involve some surgery and a 1" spacer on the right wheel. This is the only
4. Buy a clutch that is narrow enough to clear the obstruction.
Any chance of getting a longer belt and moving the engine further forward to miss the spring mount? That's how mine is, but my cart is a 91. What year is your cart? The lip I referred to removing earlier was the one coming off the spring mount towards the front of the cart. The clutch bolt probably would have cleared, but I figured it was just a sawzall swipe away and I already had it out, soooo.....why not!
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Old 04-10-2012, 08:04 AM   #9
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Any chance of getting a longer belt and moving the engine further forward to miss the spring mount? That's how mine is, but my cart is a 91. What year is your cart? The lip I referred to removing earlier was the one coming off the spring mount towards the front of the cart. The clutch bolt probably would have cleared, but I figured it was just a sawzall swipe away and I already had it out, soooo.....why not!
That is the way mine is at stock height before the lift, looking down on the clutch the bolt head is lined up with the angle plate in front of the spring. I also have a 1991, and used a 45" belt (Dayco HP2011).
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Old 04-10-2012, 08:18 AM   #10
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Here's where mine ended up. By looking at your pic, the cradle is the same as mine, not the later stamped one, so this setup "should" work. See what you think Kimmer71 .....BTW - This pic was pre-sawzalled angle bracket!

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