Recent content by Dmplec

I have a tendency to over think things. I had another light bulb moment and thought why couldn't I flip the jackshaft from the rear to the front of the engine. This seems like it would resolve any issues with clearance between the jackshaft and torque converter.

Previous post no bueno. Tonight I rigged a piece of angle to lower the brake cable position to the frame. I kept lowering it and lowering it, no good results And it made it worse. So for ships and giggles I figured I would raise it and what do ya know it freakin worked. Band brake conquered...

While working on the brakes I realized the engine and jackshaft are not one unit. This would allow me to raise the engine up on some blocks and I wouldn't have to tilt the torque converter up at an angle if the bolts don't allow the converter to be angled up.

I bought the 1036 band. I also flipped the band and raised the brake cable to the 2nd hole at the foot brake. I tightened the cable as rich as she will go. We will see tomorrow if it works any better. As far as the angle the cable runs through the factory hole that is angled up. I think...

Here is what the axle looks like on the wheel side.

Could a slight bend in the axle or the axle/brake drum be warped a little and this is allowing the band to open a little instead of fully seating around the drum? I did pull the axle and noticed the keyway was deformed a bit and when I spin the wheel it wobbles slightly. Dmplec

Manco Dominator band brake doesn't work. I ordered a new one and replaced the original bolt that was bent. Adjusted as far as it will adjust and still no stopping power. If the brake cable would pull down instead of straight back I think the problem would be solved, but I can't figure out how...

Trying to figure out the best method to convert from clutch to TAV. I got a Manco Dominator with Robin Subaru 5hp and current clutch with jack shaft set up with band brake. The kart is for the kids and was thinking a TAV would be better than the clutch. Any idea on making this work?