Clutch Problem/Replacement on G9

ScottHe · 03-16-2010, 10:56 AM

Hi, Last summer I bought an early 90's G9 golf cart. It sat all Winter and this weekend I went out to our golf shed to check that the cart would run and drove it around a bit. Well while driving it, I heard a loud pop under the seat and when I checked it I saw a big hole in the clutch housing. Looks like it was ripped open.

This is my first cart and would like to try the repairs myself. A few of the questions I have is:

1. How big of a job is it to replace the clutch?
2. Do you think the whole clutch needs replaced or just repaired?
3. Is there an equivalent to a "Haynes" manual for Golf Carts?

Thanks for you help.

TheNewGuy · 03-16-2010, 11:53 AM

Welcome to BGW!

1. Not a big job with a clutch puller and an impact wrench.

2. In my opinion, the cost of rebuilding is too close to a new clutch, I would do new.

3. I don't know about a Haynes manual but you can find a Yamaha G9 service manual on e-bay.

ScottHe · 03-16-2010, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the reply. Do you have any suggestions of reputable places or websites to buy cart parts from? Just from a quick search on the internet it looks like prices range from $280-350 for this clutch. Do those prices sound reasonable? Also, is there other belts, parts I should replace at the same time while the clutch is removed?

Thanks.

ScottHe · 03-16-2010, 01:18 PM

Sorry to post again but thought of another question.. I don't know enough about the internal mechanics of the clutch that would've caused it to rip a hole in the housing. Could it be as simple as buying a new housing for the current clutch?

I figure thats unlikely but thought I would ask.

TheNewGuy · 03-16-2010, 01:41 PM

I'm pretty sure you had a roller or a weight let go. New cover won't help.

All of our site sponsors are reputable and great to work with. Here is one that looks good> http://www.everythingcarts.com/p-264...as-g2-g22.aspx

If you are running an old drive belt, now would be a good time to replace it. Also check the ramp shoes on the rear (driven) clutch. Ramp shoes are the plastic pieces that ride on the helix.

ScottHe · 03-16-2010, 01:57 PM

Thanks! So I see on that site that they also sell the "Comet" clutch puller. Will that work on my oem clutch? Well at least I assume it's OEM.

TheNewGuy · 03-16-2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottHe

Thanks! So I see on that site that they also sell the "Comet" clutch puller. Will that work on my oem clutch? Well at least I assume it's OEM.

Yes it should work, they can help you even more! Give them a call.

DOOmsman · 03-16-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNewGuy

Yes it should work, they can help you even more! Give them a call.

Ron I think the stock Yamahas are metric and the after market comets are US threaded.

smallblock450sl · 03-16-2010, 05:01 PM

Don't tell anyone you heard this from me

Since the weight kits are at 75.00 (OEM Yamaha), it comes to the point were all owners must make a choice. Rebuild stock clutch or buy an aftermarket. I think I'm going to try some aftermarket weight kits @35.00 each and see how they fair. I do like the smooth engagement of the stock clutch, seems the aftermarket bolt on units rev up before engagement (to high for my liking). But comes a point of dollars. I have always recommended a greasing discription (ie: only want grease on the bushings on the floating flange, not on the weights and pins). Good luck on what ever you decide.

TheNewGuy · 03-16-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOOmsman

Ron I think the stock Yamahas are metric and the after market comets are US threaded.

Thanks DOOms.

03-16-2010, 10:56 AM	#1
ScottHe Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 14	Clutch Problem/Replacement on G9 Hi, Last summer I bought an early 90's G9 golf cart. It sat all Winter and this weekend I went out to our golf shed to check that the cart would run and drove it around a bit. Well while driving it, I heard a loud pop under the seat and when I checked it I saw a big hole in the clutch housing. Looks like it was ripped open. This is my first cart and would like to try the repairs myself. A few of the questions I have is: 1. How big of a job is it to replace the clutch? 2. Do you think the whole clutch needs replaced or just repaired? 3. Is there an equivalent to a "Haynes" manual for Golf Carts? Thanks for you help.
ScottHe Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 14

03-16-2010, 11:53 AM	#2
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,047	Re: Clutch Problem/Replacement on G9 Welcome to BGW! 1. Not a big job with a clutch puller and an impact wrench. 2. In my opinion, the cost of rebuilding is too close to a new clutch, I would do new. 3. I don't know about a Haynes manual but you can find a Yamaha G9 service manual on e-bay.
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03-16-2010, 12:55 PM	#3
ScottHe Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 14	Re: Clutch Problem/Replacement on G9 Thanks for the reply. Do you have any suggestions of reputable places or websites to buy cart parts from? Just from a quick search on the internet it looks like prices range from $280-350 for this clutch. Do those prices sound reasonable? Also, is there other belts, parts I should replace at the same time while the clutch is removed? Thanks.
ScottHe Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 14

03-16-2010, 01:18 PM	#4
ScottHe Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 14	Re: Clutch Problem/Replacement on G9 Sorry to post again but thought of another question.. I don't know enough about the internal mechanics of the clutch that would've caused it to rip a hole in the housing. Could it be as simple as buying a new housing for the current clutch? I figure thats unlikely but thought I would ask.
ScottHe Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 14

03-16-2010, 01:41 PM	#5
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,047	Re: Clutch Problem/Replacement on G9 I'm pretty sure you had a roller or a weight let go. New cover won't help. All of our site sponsors are reputable and great to work with. Here is one that looks good> http://www.everythingcarts.com/p-264...as-g2-g22.aspx If you are running an old drive belt, now would be a good time to replace it. Also check the ramp shoes on the rear (driven) clutch. Ramp shoes are the plastic pieces that ride on the helix.
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03-16-2010, 01:57 PM	#6
ScottHe Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 14	Re: Clutch Problem/Replacement on G9 Thanks! So I see on that site that they also sell the "Comet" clutch puller. Will that work on my oem clutch? Well at least I assume it's OEM.
ScottHe Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 14

03-16-2010, 05:01 PM	#9
smallblock450sl Sometime's............ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 11,874	Re: Clutch Problem/Replacement on G9 Don't tell anyone you heard this from me Since the weight kits are at 75.00 (OEM Yamaha), it comes to the point were all owners must make a choice. Rebuild stock clutch or buy an aftermarket. I think I'm going to try some aftermarket weight kits @35.00 each and see how they fair. I do like the smooth engagement of the stock clutch, seems the aftermarket bolt on units rev up before engagement (to high for my liking). But comes a point of dollars. I have always recommended a greasing discription (ie: only want grease on the bushings on the floating flange, not on the weights and pins). Good luck on what ever you decide.

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