Whats wrong? TC or clutch bad?

mopar92 · 08-27-2009, 01:25 PM

Here's what I have... 1989 EZGO 2 cycle with 22"x11x8" tires. I just put a new belt on it that's for this model, I did not toy with any other belt. The sheaves are smooth and not grooved and also clean, not greasy. If you just stomp the gas, it slips something, I can't see if it's the belt or what. If you pedal back, let it grab, she drives fine and goes pretty good. Also, slow speed, barely moving, it's fine. Just hard acceleration is slippy. Secondly, if you are moving decently, and you let off, and coast, you feel it "downshift". That's very noticeable. Can somebody tell me whats up? Thanks.

mopar92 · 08-29-2009, 01:34 PM

Any suggestions as to what it could be?

popatop · 08-29-2009, 03:59 PM

Hi Mopar, That is what mine was doing when I got it back from my Father in Law after he borrowed it at the lake. Got to checking and he had thru some of the pucks out of the clutch, Hope this helps

mopar92 · 08-29-2009, 05:24 PM

It's a little cold natured and when it's turning over, it'll creep if you don't have your foot on the brake... Also, is there a special tool needed to pull that clutch apart and peek to see what is up?

tonyton · 08-29-2009, 05:45 PM

Hey Mopar,
These carts have two clutches. If your cart creeps before it starts the drive clutch is closing on the belt too soon or not reopening from the last run. The drive clutches require a puller to remove and service.
If you are already driving up a hill and it starts slipping it is USUALLY the driven or rear clutch. This is the clutch that will give you the downshift sensation. Which is normal.
Sounds like the spring or other parts in the front (drive) clutch have failed. This and the driven clutch need to have a balance for them to work together correctly. If the drive clutch is operating correctly the downshift is not very noticable. Now we need to find you a puller....

mopar92 · 08-29-2009, 11:10 PM

Is there a group puller? I know with Mopars, our website has a group puller and we just mail it around. I'd pay a small fee to borrow and mail back somebody's. My brother in law drove my Cart tonight and he got a hundred feet away and just floored it... It either slipped the heck out of the clutch, or, locked itself in "low".... Either way, it was a lot of RPMS and Not much go go. I did not smell anything smoked, particularly the belt. It was not slipping by the lack of rubber smell. Can I buy clutch parts and shoes or do I need to buy a whole new unit? The same for the rear pulley, can it be rebuilt?

tonyton · 08-29-2009, 11:45 PM

Parts are still available. Unless there's a lot of damage they can be rebuilt.

mopar92 · 08-29-2009, 11:47 PM

I thought I had a link to an exploded view of this stuff but I can't find the link , anybody know the link? It was on this site.

tonyton · 08-30-2009, 12:48 AM

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/ezgo-gas-tech/
Service parts manual, I believe...

mopar92 · 09-07-2009, 09:36 PM

Is it difficult to rebuild them? I am mechanically inclined, however I have never dealt with any cart drive lines..

08-27-2009, 01:25 PM	#1
mopar92 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 371	Whats wrong? TC or clutch bad? Here's what I have... 1989 EZGO 2 cycle with 22"x11x8" tires. I just put a new belt on it that's for this model, I did not toy with any other belt. The sheaves are smooth and not grooved and also clean, not greasy. If you just stomp the gas, it slips something, I can't see if it's the belt or what. If you pedal back, let it grab, she drives fine and goes pretty good. Also, slow speed, barely moving, it's fine. Just hard acceleration is slippy. Secondly, if you are moving decently, and you let off, and coast, you feel it "downshift". That's very noticeable. Can somebody tell me whats up? Thanks.
mopar92 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 371

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popatop Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 894	Re: Whats wrong? TC or clutch bad? Hi Mopar, That is what mine was doing when I got it back from my Father in Law after he borrowed it at the lake. Got to checking and he had thru some of the pucks out of the clutch, Hope this helps

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mopar92 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 371	Re: Whats wrong? TC or clutch bad? It's a little cold natured and when it's turning over, it'll creep if you don't have your foot on the brake... Also, is there a special tool needed to pull that clutch apart and peek to see what is up?
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08-29-2009, 05:45 PM	#5
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Whats wrong? TC or clutch bad? Hey Mopar, These carts have two clutches. If your cart creeps before it starts the drive clutch is closing on the belt too soon or not reopening from the last run. The drive clutches require a puller to remove and service. If you are already driving up a hill and it starts slipping it is USUALLY the driven or rear clutch. This is the clutch that will give you the downshift sensation. Which is normal. Sounds like the spring or other parts in the front (drive) clutch have failed. This and the driven clutch need to have a balance for them to work together correctly. If the drive clutch is operating correctly the downshift is not very noticable. Now we need to find you a puller.... Last edited by tonyton; 08-29-2009 at 05:46 PM.. Reason: spelling

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08-29-2009, 11:10 PM	#6
mopar92 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 371	Re: Whats wrong? TC or clutch bad? Is there a group puller? I know with Mopars, our website has a group puller and we just mail it around. I'd pay a small fee to borrow and mail back somebody's. My brother in law drove my Cart tonight and he got a hundred feet away and just floored it... It either slipped the heck out of the clutch, or, locked itself in "low".... Either way, it was a lot of RPMS and Not much go go. I did not smell anything smoked, particularly the belt. It was not slipping by the lack of rubber smell. Can I buy clutch parts and shoes or do I need to buy a whole new unit? The same for the rear pulley, can it be rebuilt?
mopar92 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 371

08-29-2009, 11:45 PM	#7
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Whats wrong? TC or clutch bad? Parts are still available. Unless there's a lot of damage they can be rebuilt.

08-29-2009, 11:47 PM	#8
mopar92 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 371	Re: Whats wrong? TC or clutch bad? I thought I had a link to an exploded view of this stuff but I can't find the link , anybody know the link? It was on this site.
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08-30-2009, 12:48 AM	#9
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Whats wrong? TC or clutch bad? http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/ezgo-gas-tech/ Service parts manual, I believe... Last edited by tonyton; 08-30-2009 at 12:50 AM.. Reason: correct url

09-07-2009, 09:36 PM	#10
mopar92 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 371	Re: Whats wrong? TC or clutch bad? Is it difficult to rebuild them? I am mechanically inclined, however I have never dealt with any cart drive lines..
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