05-15-2013, 09:26 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Driven clutch play
I've got what seem like a lot of play/wobble in my driven clutch on my 89' Marathon. I took the cart out for a drive and it sounded really loud and rattled. Got back to the garage and found the driven clutch bolt laying on the cart frame. So I went ahead and pulled the clutch off and cleaned it really well inside with some brake cleaner which actually helped another issue I had with the drive belt dragging when I let off the gas pedal. But once I cleaned the clutch and went to put it back on it had a lot of play on the end and the clutch wouldn't "square up" when I tightened the bolt. I'm wondering if I have the wrong washer on my driven clutch. Should there be a lot of play between the driven clutch and the washer or should they fit snug together?
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05-15-2013, 10:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: Driven clutch play
Welcome to BGW They should fit tight together no play. Is the outer edge of the clutch damaged due to the bolt being loose? Try to post a pic if possible we'll see what you have.
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05-16-2013, 05:40 AM | #3 |
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Re: Driven clutch play
That's what I'm hoping is not the case.....lol. When I get home from work I'll take the clutch off and post a couple pics.
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05-16-2013, 04:13 PM | #4 |
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Re: Driven clutch play
Here's a pic of the driven clutch and the washer. As you can see there is a noticeable difference in size between the washer and the driven clutch hole. It's this the right washer or am I missing a bushing from the clutch.
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05-17-2013, 05:16 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Driven clutch play
Wow sure don't look right to me. Think there is something missing. You may be better off trying to find a replacement Used clutches are often in the BGW parts forums I'd check there are post a WTB.
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05-17-2013, 07:00 AM | #6 |
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Re: Driven clutch play
Well I "bandaded" it last night. I made a spacer out of 7/8" round stock and drilled a hole for the bolt on a lathe and tapped it into the end of the clutch. No more free play in the clutch. I think I''ll order a new washer though and see if it fits better than the one I have now and to make it right. I think the PO reached into a golf cart parts bin and grabbed the first washer they could find.
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05-18-2013, 12:30 AM | #7 |
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Re: Driven clutch play
Ahhh the ole lathe and drill trick works every time. You'll find the original washer is just a cup shaped tin washer with a 3/8 hole in it. Your probably correct the past owner didn't have a parts bin I'd say if it's working leave it alone until you have to make a serious change as long as it operates and don't damage the splines on the rear end.
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05-18-2013, 06:39 AM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Driven clutch play
That looks like the drive or primary clutch washer. Wrong washer.
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