G16 1997 issues with rough start - Clutch or ???

KVV · 09-25-2008, 11:14 PM

Hi All, New to the site, read through a ton of interesting posts but have an issue that I need some advice on. The cart runs great its just when I press the gas there is a sever clunking noise, also if I go up the drive way foot on brake a bit and hit gas sounds like the rear end or tranny is skipping, metal clunkin noises and the cart jerks forward. Bit once it gets over the initial clunk and take off thing runs perfect, no issues in reverse either. Any ideas on the problem? Thanks again for any help or advice.

Also, the cart has a very strong gas smell, have to air out the garage every morning its that bad, what could that be.

KVV.

TheNewGuy · 09-26-2008, 06:53 AM

Welcome to BGW!!

I would start by pumping grease into the zerk fittings on the front and rear clutch. 1 to 2 pumps only in each, more will cause other problems. Look around the outside of the clutches to find the fittings.

spriddle · 09-26-2008, 07:04 AM

Welcome to BGW. I agree with Ron on the clutch issues. The exhaust issue is pretty common with G16's. One thing, the muffler is right under the driver's side seat instead of out the back. My 99 G16 was the same way and gave off terrible fumes. This could be due to a bad muffler but I think it is just the muffler design. Most G16's I've been around are like this.

DOOmsman · 09-26-2008, 08:00 AM

On the gas smell, park the cart and let sit a while then look around the carb, all fuel fittings and fuel pump for leaks. It may be the float is set to high or a small chunk of crud is stuck under the needle valve. Good luck.

KVV · 09-26-2008, 12:22 PM

Hey All,
Thank you for the suggestions as I will try them tonight, great site you guys have here gald to have found it and look forward to posting.

The clunking is pretty severe, is there adjustments to linkage for it that may not be set correctly that would cause it to engage rough? It just seems like in engages like it is skipping a few teeth then goes in just fine. I took off the seat and watched it many times and it appears to happen at the transaxle but not on the differential side. It only hapens at the initial acceleration, sounds almost metal to metal type clunk then a jerk forward. This does not hapen when in reverse. I just bought it and dont know much about them so you help is great.

KVV · 09-26-2008, 12:40 PM

One thing I forgot to add, the clutch spring was upgraded when the last guy added a back seat, would that effect it, thats what he told me that its a stiffer spring and thats why is engages not a smooth?

spriddle · 09-26-2008, 01:39 PM

Still sounds like the drive clutch is dry inside and making noise when it engages. Also sounds like the bushing inside the rear clutch sheave is dry and sticking at times on the drive shaft. Do like Ron-TheNewGuy suggested.

KVV · 09-26-2008, 02:08 PM

Just look at both grease fittings and its been years since its seen some juice so gonna try that first, thanks and Ill let ya know what happens.

09-25-2008, 11:14 PM	#1
KVV Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	G16 1997 issues with rough start - Clutch or ??? Hi All, New to the site, read through a ton of interesting posts but have an issue that I need some advice on. The cart runs great its just when I press the gas there is a sever clunking noise, also if I go up the drive way foot on brake a bit and hit gas sounds like the rear end or tranny is skipping, metal clunkin noises and the cart jerks forward. Bit once it gets over the initial clunk and take off thing runs perfect, no issues in reverse either. Any ideas on the problem? Thanks again for any help or advice. Also, the cart has a very strong gas smell, have to air out the garage every morning its that bad, what could that be. KVV.
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09-26-2008, 06:53 AM	#2
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,055	Re: G16 1997 issues with rough start - Clutch or ??? Welcome to BGW!! I would start by pumping grease into the zerk fittings on the front and rear clutch. 1 to 2 pumps only in each, more will cause other problems. Look around the outside of the clutches to find the fittings.
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09-26-2008, 07:04 AM	#3
spriddle Admin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TN Posts: 101,873	Re: G16 1997 issues with rough start - Clutch or ??? Welcome to BGW. I agree with Ron on the clutch issues. The exhaust issue is pretty common with G16's. One thing, the muffler is right under the driver's side seat instead of out the back. My 99 G16 was the same way and gave off terrible fumes. This could be due to a bad muffler but I think it is just the muffler design. Most G16's I've been around are like this.

09-26-2008, 08:00 AM	#4
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: G16 1997 issues with rough start - Clutch or ??? On the gas smell, park the cart and let sit a while then look around the carb, all fuel fittings and fuel pump for leaks. It may be the float is set to high or a small chunk of crud is stuck under the needle valve. Good luck.

09-26-2008, 12:22 PM	#5
KVV Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	Re: G16 1997 issues with rough start - Clutch or ??? Hey All, Thank you for the suggestions as I will try them tonight, great site you guys have here gald to have found it and look forward to posting. The clunking is pretty severe, is there adjustments to linkage for it that may not be set correctly that would cause it to engage rough? It just seems like in engages like it is skipping a few teeth then goes in just fine. I took off the seat and watched it many times and it appears to happen at the transaxle but not on the differential side. It only hapens at the initial acceleration, sounds almost metal to metal type clunk then a jerk forward. This does not hapen when in reverse. I just bought it and dont know much about them so you help is great.
KVV Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4

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09-26-2008, 12:40 PM	#6
KVV Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	Re: G16 1997 issues with rough start - Clutch or ??? One thing I forgot to add, the clutch spring was upgraded when the last guy added a back seat, would that effect it, thats what he told me that its a stiffer spring and thats why is engages not a smooth?
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09-26-2008, 01:39 PM	#7
spriddle Admin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TN Posts: 101,873	Re: G16 1997 issues with rough start - Clutch or ??? Still sounds like the drive clutch is dry inside and making noise when it engages. Also sounds like the bushing inside the rear clutch sheave is dry and sticking at times on the drive shaft. Do like Ron-TheNewGuy suggested.

09-26-2008, 02:08 PM	#8
KVV Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	Re: G16 1997 issues with rough start - Clutch or ??? Just look at both grease fittings and its been years since its seen some juice so gonna try that first, thanks and Ill let ya know what happens.
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