Okay, I just had my 3rd belt fail since November. I originally started this thread, because I wanted ideas on what was causing the problem, but once I saw my questing writing, I have realized that the NCY clutch which I had to have rebuilt is the culprit. Why do I say this? Since re-installing the rebuilt clutch, I have lost 2 belts in less than 500 miles.
NOW my question is this: What clutch do you who have replaced clutches recommend?
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Re: Buddy is chewing up belts
Glad we could help, Howardr.Howardr wrote:Okay, I just had my 3rd belt fail since November. I originally started this thread, because I wanted ideas on what was causing the problem, but once I saw my questing writing, I have realized that the NCY clutch which I had to have rebuilt is the culprit...
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+1goldscott wrote:Why not go back to the OEM clutch?
My stock clutch is holing really well after 10K. It even rolled off of my workbench when I was cleaning it up and took a 1/4 inch chunk out of one of the pads when it hit the floor. I think a new OEM clutch is only $50.00 or so and it includes the bell and pulley.
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I currently have this one.
I've had some trouble with bearings and my shop says this one is much heavier than stock. I am going back in Saturday for a check-up to see how the newest bearings are holding up and then I'll decide whether to go back to stock.
Never lost a belt, though. Makes me think there might be a sharp edge on your pulley or somewhere in the works.
I've had some trouble with bearings and my shop says this one is much heavier than stock. I am going back in Saturday for a check-up to see how the newest bearings are holding up and then I'll decide whether to go back to stock.
Never lost a belt, though. Makes me think there might be a sharp edge on your pulley or somewhere in the works.
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Pretty sure that is the clutch I have, although mine came in a kit with a variator as well.Tocsik wrote:I currently have this one.
I've had some trouble with bearings and my shop says this one is much heavier than stock. I am going back in Saturday for a check-up to see how the newest bearings are holding up and then I'll decide whether to go back to stock.
Never lost a belt, though. Makes me think there might be a sharp edge on your pulley or somewhere in the works.
I installed a Dr Pulley variator last weekend. I initially thought my variator might be the problem, since one half was NCY and the other half was OEM. Clearly, I was wrong.
I may just go back to OEM.
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