A friend just bought a 1979 HD golf cart and we're beginning to get to know it.
Engine runs good (once we got the points adjusted) but after first test, the Drive/Primary clutch does not seem to be engaging. Next step will be to confirm oil level and then perhaps actually read the manual, but was looking for some advice info from this group
In researching the clutches on these things, I found they are hard to come by. None available on ebay last I checked and all of the places that seemed to have had them don't right now. Later HD model clutches are around and other brands (Yamaha, EZ-Go) clutches seem to be available.
While I'm hoping to be able to get this one running, I'd like to be able to at least have either a spare OR the option to change over to a more readily available clutch replacement. Did some searching but haven't been able to find anything on this.
So, my question is... can a different model/manufacturer's clutch be used on this cart (with modifications on one side or the other) to anyone's knowledge? Seems like there should be a way to use a different clutch on this puppy by machining some parts to match..
Any advice/info greatly appreciated.
-Juke
Engine runs good (once we got the points adjusted) but after first test, the Drive/Primary clutch does not seem to be engaging. Next step will be to confirm oil level and then perhaps actually read the manual, but was looking for some advice info from this group
In researching the clutches on these things, I found they are hard to come by. None available on ebay last I checked and all of the places that seemed to have had them don't right now. Later HD model clutches are around and other brands (Yamaha, EZ-Go) clutches seem to be available.
While I'm hoping to be able to get this one running, I'd like to be able to at least have either a spare OR the option to change over to a more readily available clutch replacement. Did some searching but haven't been able to find anything on this.
So, my question is... can a different model/manufacturer's clutch be used on this cart (with modifications on one side or the other) to anyone's knowledge? Seems like there should be a way to use a different clutch on this puppy by machining some parts to match..
Any advice/info greatly appreciated.
-Juke