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Some picture of the Kart with new gear on the input end of the jackshaft.

Hello 2or3wheels. I ended up going with 40T since that is all I cound find that would go on my 5/8 shaft (other than the 12 I already had). Just as you said that worked like a champ! Hit the gas and was off to the races. Was also able to go up some hills which was great since I have plenty...

PS. Modelengineer. The wooden mount is actually bolted to a metal one. I had to shift the engine over a bit since the engine shaft is so long. That being said I am hoping to take up welding soon. Once I feel comfortable with that I will definately replace what I have with a metal mount...

Thanks guys. As a complete newbie it is good to be able to talk to some people who know what they are doing. I went ahead and purchased a larger sprocket for the input side of the jackshaft. I am going to try to get that on sometime today. I will update this thread once I try that out...

photos Thanks for the input guys. Here are a few pics.

Howdy modelengineer. Thanks for the reply. I took a good look and the clutch s properly keyed to the engine shaft. During the process of checking the clutch I noticed that the number of teeth on the clutch sprocket is actually 20T. This changes my gear ratio from what I thought was about...

I knew the T/C would work and can get one at northern tools, but I was hoping to avoid having to spend the 250+ on a TC. I guess I could go with the larger sprocket on the jackshaft but then would I be looking at low end torque with no speed?? Thanks.

Thanks Kenny and 2or3wheels. More info on kart: -Weighs about 200lbs with the engine attached. With me attached it is about 400lbs. -Wheel is 17inches (includes tread). Yes, the kart did come with a T/C which was gone when I purchased it. I am a complete novice, but I was thinking 10hp...

Hello. I have a go kart with a 10 hp Briggs engine. The gokart drive system is configure as follows: 1. I have connected a heavy duty clutch (8-18 hp clutch) to the engine shaft. The clutch has 12 sprockets. 2. I have that clutch chained to a 12T spocket on a jackshaft. 3. On the other end...