02-13-2016, 08:44 PM | #1 |
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Slow up hill
I have a Melex 512 G that I have put a new driven clutch for a club car on it. It has good speed on flat ground but slows way down going up hill. The motor was replaced and only has around 100 hours on it. I was told the driven clutch was designed for 1 inch wide belt but it has a 7/8 now. My question is how much slack should a belt have? How wide of gap is needed for the belt for the drive clutch not to catch when it is idling? Thanks
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02-15-2016, 11:30 AM | #2 |
Photoshop Guy
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Re: Slow up hill
The belt should have a good amount of slack. On Club Cars, you should be able to remove the belt without any tools, if that tells you anything. I'd also go with the 1" belt. That could definitely have an effect on your hill-climbing.
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03-09-2016, 11:37 AM | #3 |
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Re: Slow up hill
I didn't know that Springbok. My cart has been working fine for the past couple of years and tops out at 16-17 mph. It has a lift and oversized tires so I figured it would be a little faster. This past year I have noticed that it will not go uphill with multiple people on the cart (was working fine last year though). So loosening up the belt will help you think? I have the belt very tight.
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03-09-2016, 03:28 PM | #4 |
Photoshop Guy
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Re: Slow up hill
If you have it very tight, by all means loosen it. It should just be hanging there. I imagine that by tightening the belt, you're forcing to motor to work harder to get that belt to rise as the clutch sheaves contract.
My cart (stock 1987 Club Car with stock 8hp motor on 22.5" tires) will top out at around 22-23mph. You may still have trouble cresting hills while loaded due to your oversize tires, but you can get your driven (rear) clutch machined to adjust the power band for about $100 with Cart Parts Plus. I had mine done and it helped my climbing ability. |
03-09-2016, 04:46 PM | #5 |
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I wanted to have my clutch worked in and actually attempted removing it. That sucker didn't budge. I tried the 2x4 method and nothing happened. I'm afraid I'll have to cut it off.
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03-10-2016, 10:12 AM | #6 | |
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Re: Slow up hill
Quote:
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-c...nightmare.html I hope yours comes off easier than mine! |
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