G1 clutch reused on engine upgrade

woodsrider823 · 10-25-2009, 07:37 PM

Has anyone reused the G1 clutch on a upgraded engine? I want to put a 5-12 hp horizontal shaft engine (briggs or any other brand) in my G1. I know the G1 drive clutch is a tapered shaft. Has anyone reused the clutch on a horizontal tapered shaft engine? thanks

TheNewGuy · 10-28-2009, 06:34 PM

Welcome to BGW!

12 hp would be OK but I wouldn't go much less. I'm not sure about the clutch.

GMB74 · 10-30-2009, 06:51 PM

Most 4-cycle engines use a straight crankshaft. Generator engines use a tapered shaft, but it is a different taper than the one on the G1 2-cycle engine. You would need to do some machine work to match them up.
The only engine I can think of the clutch might fit directly would be a Kawasaki engine from a John Deere Gator. A fairly rare and expensive item.
Sounds like a lot of effort and money to reuse a 20+ year old clutch.
Don't forget you will also lose reverse gear, since the replacement engine will not turn backwards.

10-25-2009, 07:37 PM	#1
woodsrider823 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14	G1 clutch reused on engine upgrade Has anyone reused the G1 clutch on a upgraded engine? I want to put a 5-12 hp horizontal shaft engine (briggs or any other brand) in my G1. I know the G1 drive clutch is a tapered shaft. Has anyone reused the clutch on a horizontal tapered shaft engine? thanks
woodsrider823 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14

10-28-2009, 06:34 PM	#2
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,045	Re: G1 clutch reused on engine upgrade Welcome to BGW! 12 hp would be OK but I wouldn't go much less. I'm not sure about the clutch.
	Ron PLEASE VISIT Our Sponsors * BGW GEAR The Store The G2 Project * Swing Arm Drop & Repair * Geep1 Project

10-30-2009, 06:51 PM	#3
GMB74 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heluvabump,VT Posts: 623	Re: G1 clutch reused on engine upgrade Most 4-cycle engines use a straight crankshaft. Generator engines use a tapered shaft, but it is a different taper than the one on the G1 2-cycle engine. You would need to do some machine work to match them up. The only engine I can think of the clutch might fit directly would be a Kawasaki engine from a John Deere Gator. A fairly rare and expensive item. Sounds like a lot of effort and money to reuse a 20+ year old clutch. Don't forget you will also lose reverse gear, since the replacement engine will not turn backwards.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
97 EZGO clutch upgrade	Gas EZGO
Clutch upgrade	Lifted Golf Carts
engine upgrade	Big Block Talk!
Clutch upgrade	Gas EZGO
club car engine upgrade	Gas Club Car

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum