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replaced the belt and the clutch shoes. Rear tire will spin when in the air, but it does not budge with weight on it. Also engine seems to bog with weight on it. Any ideas? I did not replace the clutch springs or bushings. Also the battery in it is shot.

Greetings:

Axt StangBang:

Any ideas?

This is interesting. If the transmission case was not molested, what could cause the wheel to lock up that way? I assume the obvious things like contact with the shock, brake adjustment, etc. have been assessed. By your description, the rear wheel/tire is always driving?

The clutch normally disengages the transmission shaft from the belt drive. When the engine is running, the rear pulleys freewheel on the shaft. The rear wheel will spin, but without any conviction; you can stop it with one finger at idle. If the wheel is always firmly engaged, it's possible the clutch isn't doing its job. Incorrect assembly would have the clutch "shoes" in constant contact with the bell. I foresee another clutch disassembly to check things out.

I had something similar happen to me:

My fix was to but the belt on the pulley of the clutch and not behind the pulley

at idle the rear wheel is not moving, but will move once I flick the throttle. I have a feeling the clutch is not engaging all the way causing it to slip. I am going to order some new clutch springs and bushings see if that helps it.