Just picked up a 89 ezgo gxt-800 and had same problems with drive clutch. Was able to take bell off clutch and then snake some fine emery cloth thru that spider to polish crust off shaft. Worked good and didn’t have to pull clutch off. Thanks for your video about clutch problems. I also stretched tension spring some to help it push sheeve back open.
Great video! I loved how you said you were going to go rig it up and you'd be right back. My wife said that sounds like something I'd say... and I agree... I do some of those same things by using things I have and adapt them to do what I need
The Hydraulic method of using grease or oil works fine but it makes a big mess. After having a few EZGO'S with the 2 and 4 stroke version engines when dealing with removal of the primary clutch having the proper tool for the job is priceless! These are nothing more than a snowmobile Comet clutch and they sell the proper tools to work on them! They aren't complicated to deal with honestly...... but without a doubt these 30mm 1-10 tapered shafts can be a little challenging to get the primary to pop off the crankshaft. If you aren't sure what tool you need to remove the clutch? Read the writing on the clutch and search the internet for the results of the model clutch you have. More than likely, you will come across the proper tool for the job. These clutches are known for sticking on because of their lack of spring pressure which makes it return to the neutral state. Being a golf cart is made to start moving the second the engine fires up, they're springs are very weak on purpose. But this causes a problem with the clutch being able to release fully as they age or get a little dirty or corroded over time, especially when they've been sitting around for a while. By cleaning them up and a full disassembly and yes they are serviceable and I've removed plenty of spiders from these EZGO clutches! I had to make a tool to lock into the 3 forks of the spider and then using a little heat on the threaded center of the spider with a large breaker bar on the spider tool they very well break loose and are completely serviceable in this fashion. But if you are having the problem with it not fully disengaging without the removal of your spider to totally disassemble the clutch? Do your best to clean up and rust on your shaft and keep any sandpaper grit from getting into the pulley bushing! This will only make your problems worse by being in a rush and doing a sloppy job. When you have it apart and can see how it's supposed to move without a spring to help it, you can easily find out what's binding up and where it's getting tight to move freely on the shaft. By closing the pulleys fully this exposes the outside of the shaft where most times has some rust on them. Using something like emery cloth or very light grit sandpaper removal of the rusted portions are necessary. Once you get the shaft cleaned up of rust, spray it down with something like starting fluid or brake cleaner without moving anything. Once you get the shaft cleaned off then move the pulley outwards and flush out the bushing as best as possible with the same cleaner, until you feel it's satisfactory. Apply a very thin layer of a high pressure grease to the shaft and moving the pulley back and forth until it feels like the bushings taken on the lubricant be sure to remove any access grease from the shaft and surrounding areas being thr grease will make dirt and dust stick worse than a non lubricated shaft would. Some people choose to use a liquid graphite which does work well too and doesn't attract any dirt afterwards. Clean up the weights and pivot points and make sure they move freely as well. If you want to take the weights off to help better clean them, then make sure you put them back together properly with the 2 shim washers against the weights and not on the outside of the bolt and nuts! This will solve most problems with your clutches hanging up especially at slower speeds. And again yes Sir these are made by Comet clutches and they are serviceable fully! I've done many of them and rebuilt them rather than replacing them with a Chinese knock off which unusual doesn't work out of the boxes!
My late father's has been acting up. Going full speed one of the clutches will lock up. I could have swore it was the driven clutch because I could move the sleeves together easy by hand. Changed that and it's doing it again this summer. Guessing it was the drive clutch. Wasted money. Now I have to look for a drive clutch I guess.
sorry, I do not I went back through all my Amazon orders and can't find it. I am almost sure it was amazon but could have been ebay although I didn't see it on there either. they are pretty common just search for EZGO 3pg drive clutch. unless you have an older one that is the 2pg.
hi i have an 89 txt drivers side rear wheel is locked up trying get drum off hopeing its not the rear end any ideas drum is solid on any suggestions on cause or fix thanks
I have a 1989 also, looks just like yours. Is your belt super loose on there when its installed? I have a 41 inch belt and it seems too loose to me, but 41 is what i gather it calls for. Is yours 41"?
Wow... I just looked on my ebay history I paid $175 for mine when I click the link they want $299 now. The cheapest one I saw was $248. When I was looking I compared amazon and ebay was cheaper might be Amazon now.
When I first bought this one that was one of the problems. It was stuck open similar issue though luckily after jacking it up and letting fly it broke loose and worked for a while until we had this issue with it sticking closed.
Yes, you have to buy the tapered spacer the crankshaft and cut part of the crank snout off. Problem with not running the stock is, if you dont use the starter generator method to start the engine then you cant shift the trans with engine running. Finding the right drive belt can be a nightmare.
@@henrysmith8012 my cart was a 2 stroke. The engine was started by an electric motor that would control fwd/rev. So the direction control was electric. I won't have reverse and that's fine. I just didn't want to go sailing away as soon as it started.