cpp clutch tuning spring , hard engagement on one but not the other?

raaaidvw · 10-15-2014, 09:08 PM

i installed a cpp clutch tuning spring in the primary (for engine idle reasons) and noticed that it engages harder and the cart is difficult to maneuver in the garage or tight quarters. ive read that this is normal because of the higher rpm engagement but my question is why it didn't do it to my mothers ezgo. i put the same spring in hers and i was driving it on the weekend and the clutch engaes smoothly and its more controlled. i lifted the seat while standing beside it and can watch the clutch ease onto the belt where i cant do that with mine. mine reaches a certain rpm and wham its on.i have a new belt on my cart aswell if it matters. just curious to know if theres any difference in primary clutches by chance(different weights?) mine is an 2005 and hers is a 1998. might try swapping springs out to see if theres any difference.

sccowboy · 10-15-2014, 11:15 PM

How much did you index the spring? Also measure your belt, should be 1 3/16"
read this for reference:
http://krisdillon.com/buggy/

And this:
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/ezgo-...en-clutch.html

raaaidvw · 10-16-2014, 06:38 AM

its the primary/drive clutch that engages hard. I think that's the secondary in that article.

sccowboy · 10-16-2014, 09:32 AM

I apologize bud, most guys are referring to the driven when talking about the spring upgrade. You may want to cross reference both carts and verify that the spring is compatible with hers. I think there were some drive clutches in the later years that ezgo had some trouble with. Not sure if her cart is one of those. Give cpp a call and run it by them, since the spring came from them

sccowboy · 10-16-2014, 05:31 PM

yours not hers, worked night shift and was tired. Now the new belt could have everything to do with it... swap belts with hers and see if the problem transfers to her cart. When I last put a new belt on mine it was super grabby until it got broke in good.

raaaidvw · 10-16-2014, 09:07 PM

ok ill try the belt first . makes sense that it could be real sticky right now.

rwarren66 · 04-09-2015, 05:59 PM

Did you resolve your clutch issues? I have replaced primary clutch spring and belt, grabs hard and is too snappy.

Thanks RAW

CPS · 09-22-2018, 01:50 AM

Bringing up an old thread! But, did anyone figure this issue out.
I currently have a brand new 28 degree DRIVEN clutch and severe duty stock length belt. I bought and have CPP DRIVE clutch tuning spring and want to install it.
-Is this a good idea with my current set up?
-what would be my gain or lose by installing this DRIVE clutch tuning spring?
Thanks,
CPS

10-15-2014, 09:08 PM	#1
raaaidvw Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ontario,canada Posts: 26	cpp clutch tuning spring , hard engagement on one but not the other? i installed a cpp clutch tuning spring in the primary (for engine idle reasons) and noticed that it engages harder and the cart is difficult to maneuver in the garage or tight quarters. ive read that this is normal because of the higher rpm engagement but my question is why it didn't do it to my mothers ezgo. i put the same spring in hers and i was driving it on the weekend and the clutch engaes smoothly and its more controlled. i lifted the seat while standing beside it and can watch the clutch ease onto the belt where i cant do that with mine. mine reaches a certain rpm and wham its on.i have a new belt on my cart aswell if it matters. just curious to know if theres any difference in primary clutches by chance(different weights?) mine is an 2005 and hers is a 1998. might try swapping springs out to see if theres any difference.

10-15-2014, 11:15 PM	#2
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: cpp clutch tuning spring , hard engagement on one but not the other? How much did you index the spring? Also measure your belt, should be 1 3/16" read this for reference: http://krisdillon.com/buggy/ And this: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/ezgo-...en-clutch.html

10-16-2014, 06:38 AM	#3
raaaidvw Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ontario,canada Posts: 26	Re: cpp clutch tuning spring , hard engagement on one but not the other? its the primary/drive clutch that engages hard. I think that's the secondary in that article.

10-16-2014, 09:32 AM	#4
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: cpp clutch tuning spring , hard engagement on one but not the other? I apologize bud, most guys are referring to the driven when talking about the spring upgrade. You may want to cross reference both carts and verify that the spring is compatible with hers. I think there were some drive clutches in the later years that ezgo had some trouble with. Not sure if her cart is one of those. Give cpp a call and run it by them, since the spring came from them

10-16-2014, 05:31 PM	#5
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: cpp clutch tuning spring , hard engagement on one but not the other? yours not hers, worked night shift and was tired. Now the new belt could have everything to do with it... swap belts with hers and see if the problem transfers to her cart. When I last put a new belt on mine it was super grabby until it got broke in good.

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10-16-2014, 09:07 PM	#6
raaaidvw Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ontario,canada Posts: 26	Re: cpp clutch tuning spring , hard engagement on one but not the other? ok ill try the belt first . makes sense that it could be real sticky right now.

04-09-2015, 05:59 PM	#7
rwarren66 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1	Re: cpp clutch tuning spring , hard engagement on one but not the other? Did you resolve your clutch issues? I have replaced primary clutch spring and belt, grabs hard and is too snappy. Thanks RAW
rwarren66 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1

09-22-2018, 01:50 AM	#8
CPS Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 109	Re: cpp clutch tuning spring , hard engagement on one but not the other? Bringing up an old thread! But, did anyone figure this issue out. I currently have a brand new 28 degree DRIVEN clutch and severe duty stock length belt. I bought and have CPP DRIVE clutch tuning spring and want to install it. -Is this a good idea with my current set up? -what would be my gain or lose by installing this DRIVE clutch tuning spring? Thanks, CPS

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