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Old 08-06-2010, 11:46 PM   #11
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Default Re: 2001 Workhorse stalls on hills

to BGW, horseback1926 ........

I had the exact same issue recently, and after changing to new and shorter drive belt I now think mine could climb a tree IF I was able to get the tires on it.
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Old 05-16-2011, 06:07 AM   #12
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Default Re: 2001 Workhorse stalls on hills

New ramp buttons, new spring, compression checked....not any better.
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Old 05-16-2011, 07:10 AM   #13
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Default Re: 2001 Workhorse stalls on hills

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New ramp buttons, new spring, compression checked....not any better.
What was the compression?

Compression check will not fix the problem, it may only identify the problem.
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Old 05-28-2011, 10:32 PM   #14
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Compression 130 psi on this 2001 Workshorse according to the mechanic. This cart is still not pulling a hill, although it seems to run great. The engine sounds fine up until the point it is all revved up, but absolutely will not go up the hill. I'm still using it for farm work, just finding creative ways to get around the hills. I'm in Alabama so these aren't big hills, just small inclines.
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Old 05-29-2011, 12:30 AM   #15
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Default Re: 2001 Workhorse stalls on hills

Have you looked into adding a stronger spring in the secondary clutch? I replaced mine on a 2001 txt cause I have some major hills to climb with mine and it really beefs up the torque on the cart. I know another guy that had done it on his which is where I got the idea from cause he uses his golf cart on a course with the highest slope rating in all of north america so it does nothing but climb hills. So far I have had no issues with mine in the climbing department. Maybe that will help
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Old 05-29-2011, 12:32 AM   #16
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Sorry guess I should have paid more attention to your previous post where you put new spring. My apologies.
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Old 05-29-2011, 05:12 AM   #17
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First it doesn't pull hills, so I replace plugs, filters, have the valves adjusted, compression checked, replace belts, ramp buttons, spring, completely cleaned and lubricated everything, and unhill performance has not improved. New sympton: it doesn't want to roll backward. On an incline I have to put it in reverse to back down the hill that it can't climb, plus it's getting harder and harder to change from forward to reverse. The drive clutch engages smoothly but doesn't disengage smoothly now, and has new whining, clunking sounds. Since a new drive clutch costs $200+ I didn't want to buy one without more info. Mechanic that worked on it few months ago said the engined checked out fine, but he didn't go up or down, just forward and reverse on flat ground and he's not a golf cart mechanic, just a nice mechanic trying to help. He wasn't familiar with the transmission.
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Old 05-29-2011, 08:13 AM   #18
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Default Re: 2001 Workhorse stalls on hills

I wonder if your driven clutch is opening too far causing the belt to snag on the clutch shaft and not release. This could cause your problem with shifting and also be the root of the strange noises. Here is what I would do. Get the back axle on stands and elevate the bed so you can see the clutches. Get a friend to start and gently accelerate the engine. You should see the drive clutch slowly and smoothly closing and the driven clutch do the opposite. If either clutch does nothing or moves in a jerky manner or if the belt suddenly falls into the center of the driven clutch you have a problem. Now remove the drive belt and do the same but be careful not to over rev the engine. If all the clonking noises disappear then your issue lies with the driven clutch.

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Old 05-29-2011, 08:23 AM   #19
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Default Re: 2001 Workhorse stalls on hills

130 compression is not great! you should be up around 165 on a 4 stroke. I'm just concerned that there may be some clutch issues in perfect combination with a possibly week engine? I'm holding out for some of the ez-go pros to get here...........
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Old 05-29-2011, 09:36 AM   #20
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Default Re: 2001 Workhorse stalls on hills

The manufacture recommends a rebuild at 130 pounds of compression.
Start at the bottom of the small hill, lift the seat and check that the rear clutch is closed up and the front clutch is opened up... attempt the mild hill. If the cart can not pull the hill in the lowest gear setting described above then 130psi may be just too little compression to push the cart up the hill ... when the cart stalls, set the brake. If you can safely get out recheck the clutch positions...they should be the same as when you started. If you have big tires or extra weigh it is adding to the problem...
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