Inherited gokart clutch question.

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I have inherited a go kart. Modified yerf dog. 11hp set up with centrifugal clutch (which doesn't work). 18" tall tires. What size and kind of centrifugal clutch do I need to purchase? Has a 6 1/2 inch drive sprocket, 18" tall wheels and I don't want it to be able to go over 30 mph. I have no idea on how to make this work. Thank you.
 
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fourgirlguy said:
11hp set up with centrifugal clutch (which doesn't work). 18" tall tires. What size and kind of centrifugal clutch do I need to purchase? Has a 6 1/2 inch drive sprocket, 18" tall wheels and I don't want it to be able to go over 30 mph. I have no idea on how to make this work. Thank you.
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OK, first,

fourgirlguy said:
a 6 1/2 inch drive sprocket
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tells us nothing; how many teeth does it have?

Any way you look at it, that's not gonna work; if you look around the forum for karts running a cent clutch with a rear sprocket 1/3 the size of the rear tyres with nothing but a chain between the clutch & the axle sprocket, you'll be wasting your time because you won't find one; any kart with tyres that size either has compound gearing (a jackshaft) or a torque converter...

Greyscale said:
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26445

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13545

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18371
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I think I'm gonna like having you around :thumbsup:
 
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