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Thankfully there is a ton of info to read...but I always value other people's experiences. Found 2 torque converters on ebay. One is $76 has a 1" bore and will take up to a 13hp engine (mine is 11) with a 40/41 chain (what I have). Looks like it has everything. Another one shows 40 series but...

Set on a 40 series from eBay butI haven't ordered it yet...don't know how to gear it 6:1 yet. The torque converter looks like it is belt driven. If there is a sprocket, I don't see it. I assume it is there though. I have 2 small sprockets and 2 larger sptockets that will all take the same...

Mostly collecting parts and figuring out how to make everything work. Going to use the rear end of one of the quads, the large sprocket, the smaller sprocket, and the chain to make the jackshaft. The small sprocket is 14 teeth, the large sprocket is 35. The chain is 1/4 inch thick and the...

If this thread is better suited for the build section, feel free to move it. I'm answering a lot of my own questions as I go but this is a good way to keep track of all the info as I learn it.

Copied from another thread... Went for the first spin yesterday....it runs like a dream! A bit slower than I hoped for but faster than expected. Opted for a 1:7.6 gear ratio, a good balance of torque & speed.. the result is loads of torque and bit low on the speed.. Running a 10 tooth on the...

something like this probably

Want to figure out gearing also... I have to buy a torque converter... The axle sprocket that I have is 45 tooth and I'm 90% sure it's 50 series... The rear tires are 20 inch quad tires. With the Engine I have (Honda gx340 11hp)... What should I look for? It has a 1 inch crankshaft if that...

Building something similar... I have a Honda 11hp and 20 inch tires in back. I'm trying to decide on gearing... What did you use for sprocket size? You say slow.... how slow? lots of torque? Would you do something different? Thanks...

A few days into the build... Here is the progress and general idea of the finished buggy. Front end is going together good. Still have a few braces and welds to do. I put it together with bolts that I have here at the house but I'll replace most of them with matching bolts that are better...

Thank you...I sourced a honda 11hp for the engine. It has a 1 inch shaft. Lots of info about torque converters. Looks like there is one on ebay for about $76 that will work with my engine. I'm still a little unsure how to set it up. I looked here in town but the only go kart shop is closed...

Here are some shots of the front end with the tires

exchanged the rear end I think I did good in my exchange for a rear axle... I don't know if the disc brake can be salvaged but there is a sprocket and the bearing flanges I think Chancer was talking about. Hopefully everything comes apart easily. The brake and sprocket have to be moved but it...

Torque converter Much to read...what a great site! So with them driving mostly on dirt and on rough terrain, it looks like a torque converter is the way to go. Wonder if I could get something at the motorcycle salvage yard or is that something I will probably want to buy new. ----------...

Bearing flanges with a wider axle does sound like a simple solution to my problem. Hopefully I can trade what I have. I got the axle from a motorcycle salvage yard. Not sure what their policy is. ---------- Post added at 09:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:21 PM ---------- What about...

Thanks! The rear axle has mounting brackets on it. There is a brake built into it and the axle spins freely inside the housing. I'll need to fabricate something to mount the housing to the frame but I don't think I'll need hangers and a bearing... or am I mistaken? The rear axles with the...