Torque Converter- Engine Placement

[GoAlterBridge]

When I buy my torque converter, will I have to move my engine from where it would be if i was using a centrifugal clutch, or can I just put my engine crank shaft directly over the sprocket, like on a centrifugal clutch?

[robertdjung]

you probably won't need to move the engine. I think that the convertors are in the same plane as the clutch.

[mikeandike]

it would just be that the sproket would be behind the axel unless you mount it almost vertical. It would probably be better to move the engine forward.

[2or3wheels]

It depends on where it is now.

[GoAlterBridge]

Well, the engine isn't on anything right now; I'm just looking ahead to when I'm going to mount it.

[2or3wheels]

Do you have the frame made?

[GoAlterBridge]

The rear of the frame is done, except for the axles. I'm going to wait until I get wheels before I mount the engine.

[2or3wheels]

Well if you want a torque-converter, do a dry run and set everything up but not bolted down, that way you can see if it will work and if not fix the alignment.

[GoAlterBridge]

What do you mean a, "dry run"? with the torque converter on the engine or what?

[2or3wheels]

Yes put eveything on the kart and put it togeater, then put the engine/torque converter and get it all lined up and then bolt on the engine and what not. That way you know it will work.

[GoAlterBridge]

Thanks, I'll do that.