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Old 03-14-2011, 06:49 PM   #1
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Default shim the Driven-Clutch

how do i shim the driven clutch. i know theres alot of guys on there that have done it.
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Old 03-16-2011, 08:08 AM   #2
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Default Re: shim the Driven-Clutch

tear it apart and and add a shim washer or make a shim plate.

or if you got 52.00 just buy the correct spring . man it is a world of difference.

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if you need picture let me know i have mine tore apart right now.

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Old 03-16-2011, 08:22 AM   #3
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Default Re: shim the Driven-Clutch

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tear it apart and and add a shim washer or make a shim plate.

or if you got 52.00 just buy the correct spring . man it is a world of difference.

rusty s

if you need picture let me know i have mine tore apart right now.

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rusty I would like to see what you are doing could you post pictures please?

Thanks

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Old 03-16-2011, 08:36 AM   #4
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Default Re: shim the Driven-Clutch

Rusty, how thick of a shim are you using?
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Old 03-16-2011, 09:18 AM   #5
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Default Re: shim the Driven-Clutch

I am in the same boat. I just bought a used driven clutch from e-bay because mine is shot. Should I put a new spring in it before I install it? And should I "shim" it. I have no idea what that even means.
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Old 03-16-2011, 12:29 PM   #6
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Default Re: shim the Driven-Clutch

ok here are some pictures ,i did purchase a new heavy duty spring .
the photos show how and what to remove i will explain what i did .

please dont hesiate to pm or e-mail me .

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Old 03-16-2011, 12:43 PM   #7
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second set of pictures ,

ok when you get the clutch apart check every thing
mine has wear on the sheeves not real bad and it is at WOT.
so i will not mess with it.
check the cam and cam pucks
make sure the sheeves will slide with out binding
to make the belt ride up higher on the secondary i removed the shim on one side of the clutch . this will allow the sheeves to come together and touch,
this will be a low low first gear.

now to shim the spring material that i used wha uhmw plastic , alum, sheet
pvc, so i was scared the first time i did it, was afraid the darn thin would blow apart. but it never happen to me yet ....lol

i started out with 1/8" material and stacked them up test drove it added more up putting in .500material split the difference 250. on both sides of the spring. it helped but nothing like the new spring the i installed.
***note { I cut them out with hole saws the we use at work ]*** some wher not pretty but when testing i did;nt care . i have no picture of the shims i left them in the cart dealer for him to show people..........just but the right spring ..



hated i mean hated paying 52.00 for the darn thing but WOw what a big difference.


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Old 03-16-2011, 04:04 PM   #8
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Default Re: shim the Driven-Clutch

Rusty, does the stiffer spring give you engagement at higher rpm like it does on a primary clutch spring on a snowmobile?
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Old 03-16-2011, 04:23 PM   #9
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it makes it down shift quicker like when you come to a hill and it wants to bog down some the spring stops the bog down .

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Old 03-16-2011, 05:34 PM   #10
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You don't need to spend $52 for the spring. I installed an $8 EZGO spring and got these results.
Here's a link to the mod:
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