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10-17-2012, 12:53 PM | #1 |
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Weird possible clutch issue 86 Marathon
Well I've found a new trouble that I haven't seen before - when I run the new cart close to wide open and start to really get up to speed, it feels like it's "grabbing" or "binding" (almost like someone was slamming on the brake and holding it) for a few seconds, then it releases and seems to be fine for awhile ... The clutches *seem* to be operating normally, although the drive clutch did make a little noise when I first got the cart it has stopped for some time so I'm assuming it was just a little weird from sitting - anyone else ever encounter this issue and if so, what's my next best move to troubleshoot or fix it? It's a minor issue but it's pretty disconcerting, especially if it doesn't do it for awhile and takes you by surprise, yeesh
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10-17-2012, 01:14 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Weird possible clutch issue 86 Marathon
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10-17-2012, 02:27 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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You could pull the driven clutch cover off and the shaft with wd-40. Might be gummed up from sitting awhile.
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10-17-2012, 03:09 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Weird possible clutch issue 86 Marathon
I too think something more along the brakes, broken spring, highly doubt the clutch would do as you decribe, but i`ve been wrong wonce before............
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10-17-2012, 05:46 PM | #5 |
Respect the Cart
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Re: Weird possible clutch issue 86 Marathon
I vote for a weak spring in the driven clutch so occasionally when you are flat out the clutch opens too wide and the belt falls into the center where it hits the rivets, grabs and slows the cart down so the clutch closes again.
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10-17-2012, 05:58 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Weird possible clutch issue 86 Marathon
I had an 88 ezgo that the bake lining came loose from the shoe, it would float in the drum and intermittently bind and grab that I originally thought was a clutch problem also.
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10-17-2012, 06:19 PM | #7 |
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Re: Weird possible clutch issue 86 Marathon
Brakes look good, Dave looks like the winner on this one (and of course, now that he mentions it I HAVE seen this before, just not myself) ... I'm basing this on the evidence at hand which is a brand new belt with about 30 minutes total run time on it starting to show wear where it would be grabbing those rivets.
NOW - the million dollar question, shim the spring a bit to stiffen it? I blew everything out and hit it with some WD but I'm afraid that will only worsen the problem (of course I sorted that part out mid-spraydown, go figure) - that sounds like my best option unless someone else has a better plan? |
10-17-2012, 06:23 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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I was ginna also say a worn belt but you said you have a new.. the bushing could be possibly worn causing it to stick or jam up.
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10-17-2012, 06:25 PM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Weird possible clutch issue 86 Marathon
I have the same problem. I know its my driven clutch. Just havent picked a new one up.Have other demons to run down on the old girl(fuel pump not getting fuel) but thats another thread to start.haha.
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10-17-2012, 06:29 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Look at everything carts. They are a sponsor and they i believe has the cheapest clutches.
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