Driven clutch problem?

Johnny Test · 08-09-2012, 06:52 PM

I have a old Melex gas golf cart. Im told it uses some EZGO parts. I believe its a 96. It has a 9hp Brigg's engine. I'm hoping to use it as a maintenance vehicle at a large apartment complex. Mostly level parking lot driving. The problem I'm having with it is that, as soon as you take off it bogs down before the engine can get any rpm built up. So much so that it barely moves at all. I noticed that the driven clutch opens almost immediately after the gas is applied. throwing it into a high gear ratio. Is this correct? Is there a way to stiffen this clutch up so it doesn't happen so soon?

NOTE: I have already tried adjusting the governor. Doesn't seem to matter how its adjusted it still does it.

scottyb · 08-09-2012, 07:06 PM

There is a spring in it. Yours may be worn? You would have to buy the helix assembly to get a new spring. You would be getting new ramps and shoes as well, essentially a new clutch minus the belt surfaces.

Johnny Test · 08-09-2012, 07:19 PM

This may sound stupid but is it possible to make it so it doesn't open at all?

My problem is I don't want to invest another dime into it. I just want it to move when I give it gas.

Johnny Test · 08-09-2012, 07:22 PM

Or maybe I could put a spacer in it to stiffen the spring tension?

scottyb · 08-09-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Test

Or maybe I could put a spacer in it to stiffen the spring tension?

I never tried it ....But I'm going to guess that if you stop the driven from opening and the drive closes the belt will get too tight in a hurry... possibly breaking or tearing something up?

08-09-2012, 06:52 PM	#1
Johnny Test Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6	Driven clutch problem? I have a old Melex gas golf cart. Im told it uses some EZGO parts. I believe its a 96. It has a 9hp Brigg's engine. I'm hoping to use it as a maintenance vehicle at a large apartment complex. Mostly level parking lot driving. The problem I'm having with it is that, as soon as you take off it bogs down before the engine can get any rpm built up. So much so that it barely moves at all. I noticed that the driven clutch opens almost immediately after the gas is applied. throwing it into a high gear ratio. Is this correct? Is there a way to stiffen this clutch up so it doesn't happen so soon? NOTE: I have already tried adjusting the governor. Doesn't seem to matter how its adjusted it still does it.
Johnny Test Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6

08-09-2012, 07:06 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: Driven clutch problem? There is a spring in it. Yours may be worn? You would have to buy the helix assembly to get a new spring. You would be getting new ramps and shoes as well, essentially a new clutch minus the belt surfaces.

08-09-2012, 07:19 PM	#3
Johnny Test Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6	Re: Driven clutch problem? This may sound stupid but is it possible to make it so it doesn't open at all? My problem is I don't want to invest another dime into it. I just want it to move when I give it gas.
Johnny Test Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6

08-09-2012, 07:22 PM	#4
Johnny Test Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6	Re: Driven clutch problem? Or maybe I could put a spacer in it to stiffen the spring tension?
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