(Go kart) Grinding noise when crank start

[Shikerwolf]

Today I was driving my go kart as usual. I started going around a corner, and the go kart stalled(pretty normal, it was a tight turn). But when it stalled it rolled about 5 more feet, and made a really unpleasant grinding noise while it rolled. I have a feeling it's coming from the clutch area. I have a centrifugal clutch. I hope it's the clutch, because I don't want to have to buy a new engine.

Could it mean that the oil needs to be changed?

or do I need to oil my clutch?

what would be making this noise and how would I fix it?

 

[mckutzy]

Whats the kart, motor ect?... pics.....
Did/have you oiled the clutch regularly?

Edit: I didnt read all correctly.....
Yes you need to oil it, every 2 hours of use..... might have screwed it now....

 

[Shikerwolf]

Whats the kart, motor ect?... pics.....
Did/have you oiled the clutch regularly?

Edit: I didnt read all correctly.....
Yes you need to oil it, every 2 hours of use..... might have screwed it now....

thanks. I suck because I never oiled it

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Whats the kart, motor ect?... pics.....
Did/have you oiled the clutch regularly?

Edit: I didnt read all correctly.....
Yes you need to oil it, every 2 hours of use..... might have screwed it now....

can you tell me how I need to oil it? and what kind of oil should I use?

 

[tinamcjittles]

thanks. I suck because I never oiled it

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can you tell me how I need to oil it? and what kind of oil should I use?

just regular oil in a little oiler can, viscosity isn't too important as long as tbe operation is smooth! oil the part where the output shaft spins and the bell housing doesn't.. It's the bushing that rides on the shaft, DO NOT oil the clutch shoes for jeez' sake
trust me, i've done it HAHA

 

[Shikerwolf]

just regular oil in a little oiler can, viscosity isn't too important as long as tbe operation is smooth! oil the part where the output shaft spins and the bell housing doesn't.. It's the bushing that rides on the shaft, DO NOT oil the clutch shoes for jeez' sake
trust me, i've done it HAHA

So regular oil meaning "Motor oil'?

 

[mckutzy]

Usually there is a snapring that contains the drum to the inner components, I use that as the reference spot and drop a few drops at that point...
Do not to use a spray kind of oil, they will get it over the shoes and elsewhere.... If anything your finger will do with a few drops at that point...

10w30 is a start, any oil will do...

Oh.... I didnt say you sucked..... I can correct my original statement if you wish....
It happens.... chill.... all's good....
and most likely its fine it just needs oil...... albeit a little less then optimal now.

 

[Poboy kartman]

On to a different matter....you didn't answer the questions...a kart dying in a sharp turn is not normal....you ought to be able to do donuts...and I've seen flipped karts continue to run for a few seconds....

 

[tinamcjittles]

On to a different matter....you didn't answer the questions...a kart dying in a sharp turn is not normal....you ought to be able to do donuts...and I've seen flipped karts continue to run for a few seconds....

low oil sensor

 

[Poboy kartman]

low oil sensor

IF...it has one...ASSUME NOTHING!!!

 

[Shikerwolf]

low oil sensor

K I oiled the clutch. And where is the oil sensor that you speak of?

 

[mckutzy]

As per my original questions..... what is the kart, motor ect..pics..... We cant really tell with out more info on what you have....

 

[itsid]

I so hope it's not a bypassed governor again...

please post pics as mckutzy requested.. we need to see some images to get a better idea.

'sid

 

[Hellion]

 

[Shikerwolf]

sorry for the delay. had probs

heres da pics

http://imgur.com/a/oCnJr

I fixed the clutch noise BTW and I changed the oil. But it won't start, I don't know why.

also, what about it not being normal to stall? How can I fix it then?


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pics ^^^

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I so hope it's not a bypassed governor again...

please post pics as mckutzy requested.. we need to see some images to get a better idea.

'sid

pics ^^^

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As per my original questions..... what is the kart, motor ect..pics..... We cant really tell with out more info on what you have....

pics ^^^

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^^ pics

If I posted the wrong pics, tell me and I take some more.

 

[mckutzy]

I don't see pics....

You can upload them...

 

[Shikerwolf]

I don't see pics....

You can upload them...

I sent a link

http://imgur.com/a/oCnJr

 

[mckutzy]

Half the time I'm on moble.... Those sites are horrible to navigate...even on the PC.
Can you upload them... Or at least direct link the pic, with the pic button.
I know it'll help a number of mobile only guys here.

 

[Shikerwolf]

can you see them? is this what you need?

 

[Poboy kartman]

Oh yeah...that engine definitely comes with a low oil sensor that needs to be disconnected.

That's why it dies in turns.

Disconnect the yellow wire in pic #2 and wrap it in tape so it won't short out....done.

 

[Shikerwolf]

Oh yeah...that engine definitely comes with a low oil sensor that needs to be disconnected.

That's why it dies in turns.

oh sweet. How do I disconnect it? could that have anything to do with it not starting now?