Drive and Sheave fell off

[tmlraiders]

When I was driving this up a hill on the course it started making an awful rattle. Someone was pushing me and this whole cylinder looking part fell off. I believe it is the drive and sheave. The part that the drive belt goes around. Does it simply need the bolt and retaining washer put back in or is the problem much greater than that? This cart has always had a rattle but nothing terrible until today. It is about a 1999 ezgo gas cart. Thanks!

[tmlraiders]

Btw this pic was taken right before the part fell off.

[kgsc]

Pull it off and see if the bolt broke or just came out. If the latter you just need a bolt and washer. Numbers 17, 18 and 19. http://products.jacobsen.com/img/manuals/28790-g01.pdf

[StoveBolt]

Better known as driven clutch..

[tmlraiders]

Sounds like I mightve gotten lucky if thats all it is. Seems to be a pretty easy and cheap fix. Also Im guessing that explains the rattle it always had.

[StoveBolt]

Not lucky if the bolt's broke off.

[tmlraiders]

Unlucky indeed. Plan is to try to get it out without taking the entire clutch out. Will try with a chisel and a hammer first and if not that maybe an ez out, if that doesnt work weld a nut to the end of it. Now is this bolt threaded normally or is it reverse threaded?

[jclark138]

Originally Posted by tmlraiders

Unlucky indeed. . . . Will try with a chisel and a hammer first and if not that maybe an ez out. . . is this bolt threaded normally or is it reverse threaded?

I’ve had better luck with a tiny chisel than I have with ez-outs. Even drilling the hole straight where it is presents a challenge! Also have had some success with left- hand twist drills, but tha was when I had access to such nice things
My guess is it’s a right-hand thread. Keep us informed!

[tmlraiders]

I wonder how I will hold it steady when using a chisel

[kgsc]

Put it in gear and lock the brakes.