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Old 03-14-2013, 08:22 PM   #1
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Default Drive Clutch advice needed

First post, please bear with me. I have a 2004 txt stock. The motor must rev high for several seconds before the drive clutch will engage. When it does engage it grabs and spins the tires. Does this thing need a new clutch? Can it be repaired? Is an OEM replacement my best option? Thanks for your help.
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Old 03-15-2013, 02:10 PM   #2
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Default Re: Drive Clutch advice needed

Have you checked the belt? Last year, I thought the same thing on my '02 Workhorse. My belt was almost 1/4" narrower (well worn) than the new one I bought.
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Old 03-15-2013, 06:39 PM   #3
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Yes. I have a new belt on it. Did that first. Thanks
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Old 03-16-2013, 06:09 AM   #4
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Default Re: Drive Clutch advice needed

sounds like it might have a heavier spring installed in it,
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Old 03-17-2013, 10:01 AM   #5
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Is it possible to change the spring? Or is it easier to replace the clutch?
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Old 03-17-2013, 10:25 AM   #6
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Default Re: Drive Clutch advice needed

If you want ,,,, you could pull the spring out and cut like 1/2 a coil off it. If it's wrong-too much you would want a fresh one to replace it with though. Is it a stock clutch? If it's a comet clutch you can get springs easy on line ...
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Old 03-17-2013, 10:33 AM   #7
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Clean ur weights inside ur clutch those are what allow it to shift and if there dirty they won't shift until enough rpms pushes them into gear which is exactly whats ur does . Easy fix
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Old 03-17-2013, 10:42 AM   #8
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Clean ur weights inside ur clutch those are what allow it to shift and if there dirty they won't shift until enough rpms pushes them into gear which is exactly whats ur does . Easy fix
I have to agree! Tear it apart and clean it out ,, check for excessive wear,, and go from there.
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Old 03-17-2013, 12:47 PM   #9
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Thanks for the replies. It is the stock clutch. Can it be taken apart in place or do I need to pull it off of the engine? Any tricks to taking them apart?
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Old 03-17-2013, 02:17 PM   #10
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No need to pull it off, just remove the center bolt and the outer "smaller bolts" the spring isn't vary strong, it shouldn't be bad
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