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04-06-2013, 12:24 PM
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New Go-Kart!
Hey Guys I Got A Go Kart But The engine it had was pretty bad so I put a 3hp Briggs engine on it and I bought a clutch, I was wondering if it could pull me and my bro together we weigh about 220 together and if it could how fast would the clutch burn out,?
I know you all like Pictures But It's Nothing Special It's and old faded 1 seated go cart with a rim sprocket? not the whole axle(live axle I think they call it?) and I think its monocot? well it says that on the bottom where you put your feet! Thanks For Reading! |
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04-06-2013, 12:25 PM
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It Was Of A Rototiller!
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04-06-2013, 12:30 PM
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 It wont have a lot of torque but it should pull you guys around fine. |
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04-06-2013, 12:35 PM
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LOL Sorry I will put pictures then but don't make fun of me cause its little! but I mean how long will the clutch last? like today I had it started and the cluch made some weird noise and got, I guess "locked" and made the engine stop?
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04-06-2013, 07:44 PM
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If you want it to carry that kind of weight, you'd need to gear it down which means you won't get a high top speed. Gearing for speed will definitely shorten the life of the clutch but, by how much is anyones guess...
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04-06-2013, 07:47 PM
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The only way 3hp is going to haul that much weight around, is geared waaaay low. Unless you guys don't mind topping out at 5MPH, you'll want to consider a larger engine.
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Treat it as you would an aircraft frame and you should have no problems. -Name Withheld The Manual- "Just the manufacturer's opinion of how to put this together."- Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor Put down the wrench, and come out with your hands up!- Me! Wrench, Wheel, Wreck, Repeat... |
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04-06-2013, 10:33 PM
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Thanks Guys !So Turns out I gets us going but it takes a couple of seconds to get at "High Speed". I Mean It WILL Pull Us But Now My Fear Is Burning the clutch lol Theyre a little Too Expensive! & I Have another Question, Have You Guys Experienced the Clutch making a Noise and kind of "Engaging" and making the engine turn off?
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04-07-2013, 08:28 AM
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The clutch problem you describe is a lack of lubrication. There is a bronze bushing in there that the outer drum rides on. It needs to be lubricated frequently (every couple hours of operation) with 1-2 drops of clean engine oil.
At this point, it may or may not be damaged. Take the clutch outer drum off and inspect the bushing. Wipe clean with a cloth but do not use a solvent. If it's not damaged, put 2 drops of engine oil in there and spread it with your (clean) finger. Reassemble and install. If it is damaged, purchase a replacement. Do not over-oil. Excess oil can work it's way onto the clutch shoes. Contaminated with oil, they will not grab properly.
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Treat it as you would an aircraft frame and you should have no problems. -Name Withheld The Manual- "Just the manufacturer's opinion of how to put this together."- Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor Put down the wrench, and come out with your hands up!- Me! Wrench, Wheel, Wreck, Repeat... |
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04-07-2013, 02:33 PM
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Thank you! I will get to that!
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