Uh Oh... Driven Clutch Ruined?

[MoBell412]

Ive been doing some light cruising with my new to me 1983 Marathon, and when I lifted the seat after a 10 minute ride I discovered the driven clutch is getting chewed up. Im not really all that keen to the small engine world( or the large engine world, actually) but I obviously know this is wrong. What is the member that is rubbing against the helix? Looks to me like I'm missing two bolts that are supposed to be keeping that thing from doing exactly what it's doing. . Any help is greatly appreciated. Am I looking at a new driven clutch? And does anyone know what size bolts I need? Im really sorry I'm very new to all this and dont know what I'm looking at to be honest. I've been trolling around here for the past two weeks trying to learn as much as I can about my cart and again, I appreciate any help.

[pachanga90]

I would say the motor-mounts are shot,or unbolted,The clutch should be fine,that area of the helix doesn't really do anything,so as long as the damage is no-worse than what I can see in the pic,run it.The motor-mount bolts are 3/8"and I think 3" long.Make sure the rubber-mounts are ok,and riveted to the cradle.Hope this helps.

[MoBell412]

Ok I think I figured out the big problem. The motor mount behind the muffler is missing and the top end was sitting low, causing the tin to essentially mill the helix material away. Question remains, did this ruin my driven clutch or do you guys think I'll be ok with new motor mount brackets and washers?

Edit: I think we posted at the same time Pachanga. You were right on. The cradle portion behind the muffler was actually rotted away. Ill fab something up at work tomorrow to remedy this. In the mean time, I'll send the wife to EZ Go Tomorrow to get some new motor mount parts. Thank you! This also solves my problem about the slack in the belts. Once mounted properly, I think we'll be in business.

[pachanga90]