88-96 vs 97+ driven clutch

KRAZYMATT

can someone explain the differences in the 2? shaft size, rotation? I read somewhere you could use a 97+ clutch on an older cart the only change that needed to be made was you have to use the spring for the older clutch. Anyone know if this is true?

BGW

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stinger5

As far as I know Matt the only difference is in the torsional direction of the spring; CW as opposed to CCW. IE, One spring would wind out as opposed to the other winding inward but even at that circumspective observation I'd be hard pressed to explain why it wouldn't work. The neccessary torque should be the same in either direction. Perhaps Tom (CPP) might offer some insight ?

KRAZYMATT

Makes sense until you get to the driven clutch aftermarket torque spring. there is one spring that works on 88 and up model carts. makes it seem as though the spring isnt the difference if its the same for all of them... Just trying to figure it out!

KRAZYMATT

Looking at the individual parts for the clutches. There is only one part number for the fixed sheeve. the sliding sheeve replacement says it fits 89-02. the replacement button kit for the driven clutch says its good for 88 and up. still trying to see if the cam, and the spring are different. cant bring up just a part number for the cam under 88-91 just keeps showing it as a kit with the cam, spring, and key, so i cant really tell which of the 3 is different, guessing it is the spring though?

BigBlockMan

Matt the difference is in the spring 84-96 will use a white spring and 97-up will use a green spring. Springs are wound in oppisite directions due to the clutches running in oppisite rotations. Both the white and green springs require a 1/3 turn rotational preload upon assembly. The power spring is the same for all year clutches because it does not have the tips on the end and does not require the 1/3 turn rotational preload.

KRAZYMATT

Thanks! This was what I was starting to think. Are the buttons directional? So they need to be rotated 180 degrees to use for opposite direction?

KRAZYMATT

thanks, found a brand new driven clutch on ebay for 125. got it for 140 with shipping. it is for 97+ but i have the torque spring. thanks again for the input!

KRAZYMATT

Id like to add input to this for anyone that may be searching for an aswer or wondering about the clutches. I was able to buy a 97+ driven clutch install the cpp power spring and use it on my 91. So if you have the power spring and your driven clutch is broken and you having trouble finding a certain year/roation any of them will work for you!