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AzianPride101

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So i got this go kart a few weeks ago because i was going to get into it and stuff, but theres a problem with this thing(clutch i believe) im new to go karts, so if you could give me a few pointers on how to fix this, that'd be great!
 

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is that the spring sticking out of the driven clutch? that doesn't look normal. lol.

for a newbie the easist thing to do is order a new (or used) driven (or secondary) clutch to replace your broken one. take the old one off and determine the bore size. could be 5/8 or 3/4" inner bore. looks like a comet 30 series to me.

so get on ebay and look for comet 30 clutch, or comet 30 secondary, or comet 30 driven, or comet 30 torque converter, or something similar to those. be sure to order the one with the exact bore size as the one you took off. also, some have the 3/16" key built in, others require a 3/16" key. try to order one like the one you took off, although it might not matter if your shaft will allow you to just slide it all the way on. some shafts are only partially keyed, which requires you to have a driven clutch that does NOT have the built-in key.

now if you feel like getting fancy and want to try to repair the driven clutch yourself, you can find out with a little research what type of spring you need and just order that. it'll save you some money! youtube should have several videos on how to replace the spring.

if that's not what the problem is, then just retain what i have said here as valuable info, and be sure to clearly explain what the problem is.

good luck!
 

AzianPride101

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this is my first go kart lol so i dont know what a bore is or the key thing? im not sure how to even take the clutch off.
 

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So... break out the toolz, and have at it! Study the assembly, take lots of pictures and notes, and get that bad boy off!

Meantime (while you're trying to remember where your snap-ring pliers are) take a bunch of time and cruise the heck out of this forum- you need to learn some basics, and there is a ton of info here. Welcome to the forum!
 

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Welcome to the forum. I would just buy a new spring and replace the one that is busted. If you are not too sure how to do it, look for a go kart shop close by, and they can do it for you.

I would not buy a new driven. It would be a waste of money.
 

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I don't really know what tools or how to take the clutch off, like it doesn't use a bolt or anything I've seen before..
 

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Could someone tell me which clutch I need to buy to replace it?

You will need a Comet 30 series TC. Why do you want to replace it. It is going to cost you a fraction of the price to fix the one that you have. If you are dead set on buying a new one, I am sure someone on the site will take your old one off you hands for you cheaply
 
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