06-26-2011, 07:44 PM | #1 |
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new comet clutch
I put a new Comet clutch on my 81 with a new belt. My problem is the cart wants to move when you engage the starter before the engine starts. I put the old belt back on and it is somewhat better but still wants to move with the starter. I am afraid this will damage the starter. Will the clutch brake-in or get looser. The belt I have on now is badly worn.
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06-26-2011, 09:43 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: new comet clutch
hi chuck,
What comet clutch did you install? Is the new belt adjusted, so there is a little slack when the cart is turned off? A belt to tight will act like that.`A picture would help. |
06-26-2011, 10:31 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: new comet clutch
It is a Comet clutch for direct replacement for E-Z-Go 2 Cycle 1976-1988.
I don't think there is any way to adjust the belt tension. But I am open to hear any suggestions you might have. Thanks Chuck |
06-27-2011, 10:32 AM | #4 |
Respect the Cart
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Re: new comet clutch
I would first check that you have the correct belt. The OEM belt should be 45 inches and it might be worth looping a piece of string around it and measuring the string.
To boost the pick up on my 86 I fitted the shorter HP3004 and I had the same problem as you until the belt broke in and loosened up a little. 6 months later everything is just fine. Dave |
06-27-2011, 06:07 PM | #5 |
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Re: new comet clutch
Thanks Dave B4 I changed the clutch I had the HP3004 on. After new clutch I installed the OEM that measured 45 IN.a new one that I replaced my original belt with and it was way to tight so I ended up with my old almost worn out belt and it is still to tight but better then the new 45 IN. OEM belt. I was wondering if the clutch needs to be broke in? I replaced both the drive and driven clutch.
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06-27-2011, 08:55 PM | #6 |
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Re: new comet clutch
i have a link for dimensions of dayco belts maybe can help . I check my deflection with motor off, midway between driven and drive clutches and its about 1.5". A supply house listed your cart and belt length at 45", but thats a HP2011.
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06-27-2011, 08:56 PM | #7 |
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Re: new comet clutch
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06-28-2011, 08:36 AM | #8 | |
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Re: new comet clutch
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08-15-2011, 08:23 PM | #9 |
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Re: new comet clutch
This is a old post with the same problem. The clutch that I installed is a Comet Drive clutch. For E-Z-GO 2-cycle 1976-88 from Easy Does it Customs (link) http://www.easydoesitcustoms.com/car...ct.php?id=9532. Now I can tell that the starter is not doing well having to move the cart before the engine starts. I am thinking that I should replace the belt with a longer one. My question is should I go 1/2 in. or 1 in. longer?
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08-16-2011, 03:10 PM | #10 |
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Re: new comet clutch
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Dave could you jump in hear and give your opinion.
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