Centrifugal Clutch - Worn Bushing?

[babzog]

So the clutch that came on the kart I just picked up for the kids appears to be bad. While just rolling along, the clutch would frequently grab and make a horrible noise. The fellow just said to take it apart, clean it and lube it with some oil. So I did that and it was okay for a little while before it started again.

The clutch pieces appear to fit fairly loosely - I can see the inner part moving / wobbling inside the bushing when I move it by hand. Wondering if the thing is toast or if the bushing is replaceable? Clutch markings say it's a Comet clutch (don't have it in front of me to look for a model #).

For now, I've replaced it with the clutch I picked up for the old racing kart so the kids don't have to deal with a runaway or a kart that won't start because the clutch keeps grabbing.

 

[B.M.800]

It could be the clutch is indeed worn out. Im not one to tell you whats what though, Im still learning about this stuff.

Im sure someone with more know will chime in.

 

[klicky96]

That could be just a clutch spring. When my springs go out, I just buy a new clutch since the clutch is already old and worn out. That could be a bushing but it sounds more like that spring.

 

[Gokartguy04]

It might be catching because the clutch isn't oiled. Ever 2 hours of use you should put like 2 drops of oil in the copper bushing. This is what I do with my 30 year old clutch it is loose like yours but still works good cause of the oil