driven clutch problem. Is this normal???

kearney · 10-01-2015, 09:19 PM

im trying to track down a shifting problem with my 1988 ezgo. on full throttle if i let off the peddle the belt will grab and rapidly decelerate. also when going to a slight hill from a full throttle the cart doesnt seem to downshift. funny thing was when i washed the engine off and the clutches got wet it ran perfect. then as it dried it got bad again which lead me to believe it had to be a clutch problem.

I have a brand new belt on it. I took the cover off the drive clutch and inspected it and it all seems pretty good. PSI is close to 120. So i think i have narrowed it down to the driven clutch. there is a button missing but i also noticed when i grab the moving sheath i can wobble it back and forth more that 1/4 of an inch. Basically it seems like the sheath where it rides on the shaft is wallered out. Its not supposed to be loose like that is it??? And is there a bushing that can be replaced or is it just shot? also this looks like an aftermarket comet clutch.

kearney · 10-02-2015, 03:58 PM

Someone has to know. I don't know if it's supposed to be able to wobble or not. Maybe someone knows or could grab theres and give the moving sheath a wobble and see. Thank you.

Morgan44 · 10-02-2015, 04:34 PM

There should be no wobble in the clutch sheave. It would be best if you could post some pics of the clutch.

racin161 · 10-03-2015, 07:33 AM

Common problem on a old clutch. The bushing is worn out and causing it to bind. You may try some dry lube at the bushing area and it may work for awhile but I think your looking for a replacement clutch or at least the bushing and pucks.

LOU

kearney · 10-03-2015, 08:46 AM

I cant find anywhere where they sell bushings for it. Its not the original. Its a comet clutch

racin161 · 10-03-2015, 06:42 PM

Yep another common problem

Could be re-bushed by a machine shop.

Lou

10-01-2015, 09:19 PM	#1
kearney Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 8	driven clutch problem. Is this normal??? im trying to track down a shifting problem with my 1988 ezgo. on full throttle if i let off the peddle the belt will grab and rapidly decelerate. also when going to a slight hill from a full throttle the cart doesnt seem to downshift. funny thing was when i washed the engine off and the clutches got wet it ran perfect. then as it dried it got bad again which lead me to believe it had to be a clutch problem. I have a brand new belt on it. I took the cover off the drive clutch and inspected it and it all seems pretty good. PSI is close to 120. So i think i have narrowed it down to the driven clutch. there is a button missing but i also noticed when i grab the moving sheath i can wobble it back and forth more that 1/4 of an inch. Basically it seems like the sheath where it rides on the shaft is wallered out. Its not supposed to be loose like that is it??? And is there a bushing that can be replaced or is it just shot? also this looks like an aftermarket comet clutch.
kearney Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 8

10-02-2015, 03:58 PM	#2
kearney Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 8	Re: driven clutch problem. Is this normal??? Someone has to know. I don't know if it's supposed to be able to wobble or not. Maybe someone knows or could grab theres and give the moving sheath a wobble and see. Thank you.
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10-02-2015, 04:34 PM	#3
Morgan44 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 690	Re: driven clutch problem. Is this normal??? There should be no wobble in the clutch sheave. It would be best if you could post some pics of the clutch.
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10-03-2015, 07:33 AM	#4
racin161 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,515	Re: driven clutch problem. Is this normal??? Common problem on a old clutch. The bushing is worn out and causing it to bind. You may try some dry lube at the bushing area and it may work for awhile but I think your looking for a replacement clutch or at least the bushing and pucks. LOU
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10-03-2015, 08:46 AM	#5
kearney Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 8	Re: driven clutch problem. Is this normal??? I cant find anywhere where they sell bushings for it. Its not the original. Its a comet clutch
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racin161 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,515	Re: driven clutch problem. Is this normal??? Yep another common problem Could be re-bushed by a machine shop. Lou
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