I have a Hilliard 12T centrifugal clutch, not sure of model, anyways, It is always catching the hub at idle and turning the wheels. Is this normal? I have dealt with these clutches before on a smaller scale (Nitro cars), and don't remember this happening.....
Clutch Question
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Pellethuntr2
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did you try adjusting the idle lower???
Blazkowiez
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Your rpm could be too high (the typical reason people turn their rpm up is a clogged carb that can not run at low speed). Alternately your clutch could just be smoked where the springs are so worn they can no longer hold the shoes together.
If the springs are worn, you can restore them pretty easily. Take apart the clutch and pull the springs out.
Get a pair of pliers and turn your stove on high and stick the springs in. Heat them until they are a dull red and try to get it as uniform as possible.
Stick the spring into a bucket of water for a few seconds, moving it around.
Now, be careful not to bend it at all or it will snap! Stick it in your oven at 350 degrees for an hour.
This should restore its springyness, unless it has been bent out of spring shape.
Get a pair of pliers and turn your stove on high and stick the springs in. Heat them until they are a dull red and try to get it as uniform as possible.
Stick the spring into a bucket of water for a few seconds, moving it around.
Now, be careful not to bend it at all or it will snap! Stick it in your oven at 350 degrees for an hour.
This should restore its springyness, unless it has been bent out of spring shape.
fowler
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clean carb
fowler
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improve the fuel flow as well as the general perfomance of the carb there by making
it easier to idle at low rmp
it easier to idle at low rmp
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