82 G1 clutch issues

[Bigblock460]

After a long drive It feels like something is slipping. Long drive meaning probably 300 yards mostly up hill non stop. When I stop and then soon restart I can hear and feel the engine running but the cart doesn’t move then something will catch and the cart runs fine. I feel this issue is linked to the clutch being hot but not sure. From cold everything hooks up good it seems. Is this normal or is there something I should be checking?

[slonomo]

The clutch is supposed to.work the same whether it's hot or cold. Sounds like it's time for inspection of the clutches.

[Bigblock460]

This will be new to me. Is there something specific I’ll be looking for, are these replaceable pieces within the clutch assembly? Thanks

[Lochlin]

Crazy thought but could it be that your generator belt is the issue? Perhaps when it gets warm it is expanding just enough to lose grip. You may want to try tightening and / or replacing that belt.

When you say you can hear your engine running after a bit of haul that may not be the case. You starter could be spinning, at that's what you are hearing, but it's not actually turning the engine as the belt is old or too loose.

[Bigblock460]

I’ll check the belt and tighten if possible. Yes the belt is no telling how old.

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by Bigblock460

I’ll check the belt and tighten if possible. Yes the belt is no telling how old.

Check the condition of both belts. The big drive belt should be 1 3/16" wide. If it's less it needs replaced. Look for glazing on the sides of the belts where it contacts the pulley/sheaves. It should not be shiny. There should be no cracks or physical damage.

You could remove the belts and look at the clutches. The clutch sheaves/faces should be straight with no "dishing" and should be smooth and flat with no grooves.

The clutches do wear, and they do wear out. The only way to tell for sure if the clutches are worn is to remove them and disassemble them. You'll be looking for flat spots on rollers and cams, missing buttons on the secondary clutch, and of course worn parts that cause "slop".

Feel free to post pics, they will help us a lot.

[Bigblock460]

I took a video . Does this look to be functioning properly.. fixing to check belt width.

[Bigblock460]

Well the video didn’t work. Drive belt is a little shy of 1 3/16”. Clutch looks to be opening up well with speed acceleration but I don’t have anything to compare it to.

[mikeasis]

Originally Posted by Bigblock460

After a long drive It feels like something is slipping. Long drive meaning probably 300 yards mostly up hill non stop. When I stop and then soon restart I can hear and feel the engine running but the cart doesn’t move then something will catch and the cart runs fine. I feel this issue is linked to the clutch being hot but not sure. From cold everything hooks up good it seems. Is this normal or is there something I should be checking?

dumb question but are you sure the engine is actually running and not just cranking over?