Need advice on a new clutch for my g16

[ianders]

Just rebuilt the engine on my 1997 G16. Engine runs great, but still backfires. Think the muffler might be clogged up, but that is a different topic. It ran grea for about an hour, then it felt like the clutch was "dragging". Almost like an engine break. I think it is time for a new clutch. Any advice on which one to get? And the best price? Does anybody have a used one they are looking to get rid of?

[sho305]

Likely has bad rollers, take cover off and inspect not that hard to install if you can run a wrench. Does it move in/out?

[ianders]

I took the seat off and put a board accross the seat mount so I could watch the clutch work at speed. I looks like everything is working normal. There clutch goes in and out. I don't understand why it worked great for about 30 minutes, then started acting funny. Are the rollers located in the primary clutch?

[sho305]

Inside the primary, they get flat spots on them and don't roll anymore. It will cause the clutch to stay shut and bog the engine, or not shift at right rpm, etc. I don't know what engine problem would cause that.