Clutch vs Torque Converter

[mrbeggs432]

Can I run a C.Clutch on a 1" live axle direct to drive ?

Dont want to waste a clutch if its gonna burn up too quick.

Most likely will be powered from a 212

 

[itsid]

Can I run a C.Clutch on a 1" live axle direct to drive ?

WHAT?

No you cannot run a clutch ON an axle.. (makes 100% no sense at all!)
but you can run a cent clutch on an engine to power a live axle of course..
only question is: "what ratio you will need to not burn it"
heavy kart, large wheels, fat 455... --> very low ratio!

'sid

 

[redneckengineering]

can you elaborate further on your plan?

 

[bob58o]

To me, direct drive would mean no clutch at all. This question is indeed confusing.

 

[landuse]

Axle size has nothing to do with whether you can use a CC. It all depends on gearing

 

[mrbeggs432]

WHAT?

No you cannot run a clutch ON an axle.. (makes 100% no sense at all!)
but you can run a cent clutch on an engine to power a live axle of course..
only question is: "what ratio you will need to not burn it"
heavy kart, large wheels, fat 455... --> very low ratio!

'sid

ok.... I saw set up on a YouTube build but it didn't show the cart running...no jackshaft or nothing....CC to live axle direct....

Thanks to all for the info....before I wasted a clutch trying

 

[mrbeggs432]

ok.... I saw set up on a YouTube build but it didn't show the cart running...no jackshaft or nothing....CC to live axle direct....

Thanks to all for the info....before I wasted a clutch trying

Here's pics of the the video I was talking about....again it did not show it actually running

 

[itsid]

Ah clutch to axle, not clutch on axle..

Yes, that is the most basic live axle setup,
known to work (if geared correctly) and can be the cheapest solution as well as the most reliable.

'sid

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

How do you not know about this? How do I ask this question and not sound like I am being critical? This type of drive set-up is the basis for all karting.

 

[mrbeggs432]

Ah clutch to axle, not clutch on axle..

Yes, that is the most basic live axle setup,
known to work (if geared correctly) and can be the cheapest solution as well as the most reliable.

'sid

hahaha ..excuse my wording...but i think yall know what I mean.....Im just an ole hillbilly with no real edumication ! lol

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To me, direct drive would mean no clutch at all. This question is indeed confusing.

I mean clutch directly to sprocket...no jackshaft or other pulley set ups

 

[mrbeggs432]

can you elaborate further on your plan?

Im building this cart to sell and I didnt want to put a bunch of money into it....Im trying to use what I have laying around

4.5hp Subaru
60 tooth sprocket
12T C.clutch
410/350-6 tires

No looking to build a speed demon...just reliable cost effective cart

 

[mrbeggs432]

How do you not know about this? How do I ask this question and not sound like I am being critical? This type of drive set-up is the basis for all karting.

This is my 5th build and never used or seen this set up....still a rookie I guess.

 

[KartFab]

make sure your 12t clutch is for the same size chain as your axle. as long as you have 15" tires or smaller and it is a small kart, you should be ok with a centrifugal clutch. Not much hill climbing ability, but pretty good all around.

 

[bob58o]

With these tires "410/350-6", that set up should be good, but the tires in the photo look larger than that.

 

[mrbeggs432]

make sure your 12t clutch is for the same size chain as your axle. as long as you have 15" tires or smaller and it is a small kart, you should be ok with a centrifugal clutch. Not much hill climbing ability, but pretty good all around.

Yes,everything will fall in the guidelines you mentioned.

Im building it for flat lands...I hope they stay off the hills.

Those bodies are hard too find

 

[J.S.@SMS]

I think that I might know why those bodies are hard to find. If you search "90 road runner" this shows up (at least on my computer).

 

[mrbeggs432]

I think that I might know why those bodies are hard to find. If you search "90 road runner" this shows up (at least on my computer).

View attachment 102030

Im still looking for a decal kit...I have a print shop working on an estimate...I will try your search findings....Thanks

 

[mrbeggs432]

With these tires "410/350-6", that set up should be good, but the tires in the photo look larger than that.

The cart it that it was resting on was a different build.