American Sportsworks Black Widow wobble - Jackshaft bearing?
Hey folks - I'm new here and hoping that this request for advice/help can help us get back to driving!
My son's 136cc ASW Black Widow, probably about 6 years old, has recently developed a serious wobble in the driven pulley. I think it may be the bearing on the jackshaft on the side closest to the pulley?
I noticed a clanking/wobbling sound last time he drove away from the house and noticed it again this time when simply pushing the buggy out of the garage.
I put it up off the ground and pulled the pulley cover.
As you can see in the photo - the driven pulley has some serious free play. It results in a real wobble/oscillation under power.
My question - Is it a question of pulling the driven pulley off and replacing a bearing on the driven shaft/jack shaft?
I believe there should be a bearing on either side of the jackshaft - I can see one on the opposite side after taking off the rubber cap, but I can only see a bearing race almost fused to the jackshaft on the pulley side.
How do I go about pulling that jackshaft out of there and replacing that bearing?
I'm afraid I'm at the limit of my technical ability at this point - any advice, please let me know!
Thanks,
Mr. Ted
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