Drive Clutch Question

jlhog

96 EZGO TXT drive clutch.
The outer clutch face where the belt rides is rippled like, not smooth. The side where the alternator belt is is smooth. Is this a issue to worry about or just normal wear?

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tradermark

I was wondering the same thing just today. I'll be following this thread to see what the experts say.

rvkersh

It's getting time to consider a new clutch. The side that is rippled is aluminum and softer than the other side that is made of steel. The rippling will affect the way it shifts. I have seen them worn through to the ribs on the inside. It is normal wear and will have an effect on belt life as it gets worse.

jlhog

Are you expereincing low power with your cart? Mine does not seem to have a lot of power and I have replaced most evertything else.

Madman415

When u have a cart that is run with a worn belt for long periods of time this will happen. It's basically the same concept as your car, if you don't repair the small problem a bigger problem will be the result... meaning, keep the belt fresh and it won't screw up the clutch with heat and slippage.
The belt is cheap, the clutch is not. If the governor is set right and the clutches are in good shape, both will last years rather then months

tradermark

Jlhog
Yeah, not much power, especially at low end. Other carts are climbing hills carrying 2 people that I can barely climb with just me. I've been thinking it low engine power but I was lookingat the clutch and wondering if maybe that was at least a part of my prob,
lem.

jlhog

Thanks for this insite into basic maintance. In this case I did not put off replacing a belt to save money. THAT is how I bought the cart.

jlhog

Well that is what I was thinking, but just wanted to be sure before I bought a new clutch. Is it correct you cannot repair these parts,you must buy a whole new clutch?

kyerik

If you are considering buying a new clutch, why not try something to even it out by holding a file or dremmel/sandpaper etc. against it while the engine is spinning it at low to mid rpms. If you are about to trash it , it won't cost you any money to give it a try.

I have never done this before, but if I was in your position, that is what I would do.

jlhog

As I really cannot afford a new clutch this is a great idea. Maybe some fine grit sandpaper on a sanding block. It sure cant hurt anything at this point.