Go Kart will not get moving

[buckle97]

I took a closer look at this last night. I put a new belt on and it didn't make any difference.
I guess I just don't understand how the clutch functions. I took it apart and all the springs are there. The wheel that I took off to see the clutch did appear to have a ridge worn into the inside of it. The clutch also appears to have an uneven surface, although I don't really know what worn out would look like.
Does this sound like I need a new clutch or the outer wheel (whatever that is called that the belt goes on)?

 

[J_J]

How about some pictures. Did you look at the pulley set up. Does one side of the pulley have more of a slant than the other. Uneven surface does not sound good. If the wrong belt has been used for a while, it could have worn a ridge/gouge, where the pulley top edge was getting most of the friction. I would just throw in the truck and go by a cart dealer/repair place and he could look at it and fix you up. Long distance mechanical analysis is difficult at times.

http://www.gokartsupply.com/trouble.htm

http://www.gokartsupply.com/tcterms.htm

http://www.gokartsupply.com/asymapp.htm

 

[buckle97]

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to run by the go cart shop when I get a chance.

 

[buckle97]

I picked up a new clutch on Friday. The go cart now moves great and starts moving as soon as the gas pedal is pushed.
Thanks for all the help!

 

[drivadesl]

Nice looking go cart, glad things are working for you. Its kinda nice when you identify a problem and can fix it yourself and all works out well in the end.