For deep thinkers only

Stone · 05-20-2016, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sccowboy

After looking back at those threads, if the rpms stay up on the long hill, I bet the sheaves are worn out and it's slipping.

I will know for sure next Friday. I think I am reaching the conclusion that it's a combination of big tires, low compression, and weak driven clutch.

But since it does everything else fine I am really just trying to get the best I can get.

sccowboy · 05-20-2016, 09:42 PM

The tires Imho aren't overly large (I have 25s) but the compression and worn clutch could be working just well enough for flat ground or short hulls but when placed under a decent load failing on you. I think you are on the right track. Good luck

Stone · 05-21-2016, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sccowboy

After looking back at those threads, if the rpms stay up on the long hill, I bet the sheaves are worn out and it's slipping.

I wish I could answer the RPM thing but I just didn't pay attention to that because the majority of use is in the woods and on rolling hills. If I had to guess froim memory, I would say the fact that the sheave is weak and the belt is down inside it too far, that combined with the big tires I am just not getting an acceptable gear ratio to pull long steep hills.

I will know Friday.

sccowboy · 05-21-2016, 11:21 AM

Agreed

Stone · 05-21-2016, 12:26 PM

I appreciate everyone's thoughts and input! Too bad we can't chat about this stuff around a fire with a beer and solve all the world's buggy problems:)

racin161 · 05-21-2016, 01:25 PM

Someone said BEER !!!! I'm in

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Steelerboy27 · 05-22-2016, 09:13 AM

I would think that since speed isn't and issue, a power spring in your driven clutch should help with your torque issue.... I put one in a driven I had from a 91 Marathon and that thing is all torque, too much for me actually, replaced it with a 28 degree.

Stone · 05-22-2016, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelerboy27

I would think that since speed isn't and issue, a power spring in your driven clutch should help with your torque issue.... I put one in a driven I had from a 91 Marathon and that thing is all torque, too much for me actually, replaced it with a 28 degree.

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Stone · 05-31-2016, 03:33 PM

Latest update!

I got the cart to the cabin and watched the clutches as we crawled up the long steep hill.

1. The RPM's stayed up
2. The clutches worked fine
3. The driven clutch sheave is weak and allowing the belt to drop down 1/4" but I don't thank that could be the problem.
4. I think I'll live with it until I can get a beefier driven clutch and rebuild the motor.

THANKS FOR ALL THE DISCUSSION!

Micjmmy · 04-03-2017, 11:09 PM

I'm having a very similar problem. What belt did you end up going with that solved your problems?

I've got an 87 Marathon that is already running a 3004 belt, but the low end is pretty pathetic... looking for a solution!

05-20-2016, 09:42 PM	#22
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: For deep thinkers only The tires Imho aren't overly large (I have 25s) but the compression and worn clutch could be working just well enough for flat ground or short hulls but when placed under a decent load failing on you. I think you are on the right track. Good luck

05-21-2016, 11:21 AM	#24
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: For deep thinkers only Agreed

05-21-2016, 12:26 PM	#25
Stone Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 180	Re: For deep thinkers only I appreciate everyone's thoughts and input! Too bad we can't chat about this stuff around a fire with a beer and solve all the world's buggy problems:)
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racin161 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,515	Re: For deep thinkers only Someone said BEER !!!! I'm in LOU
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05-22-2016, 09:13 AM	#27
Steelerboy27 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 58	Re: For deep thinkers only I would think that since speed isn't and issue, a power spring in your driven clutch should help with your torque issue.... I put one in a driven I had from a 91 Marathon and that thing is all torque, too much for me actually, replaced it with a 28 degree.

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05-31-2016, 03:33 PM	#29
Stone Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 180	Re: For deep thinkers only Latest update! I got the cart to the cabin and watched the clutches as we crawled up the long steep hill. 1. The RPM's stayed up 2. The clutches worked fine 3. The driven clutch sheave is weak and allowing the belt to drop down 1/4" but I don't thank that could be the problem. 4. I think I'll live with it until I can get a beefier driven clutch and rebuild the motor. THANKS FOR ALL THE DISCUSSION!
Stone Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 180

04-03-2017, 11:09 PM	#30
Micjmmy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Erie, CO Posts: 9	Re: For deep thinkers only I'm having a very similar problem. What belt did you end up going with that solved your problems? I've got an 87 Marathon that is already running a 3004 belt, but the low end is pretty pathetic... looking for a solution!

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