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    clutch..

    hey russ2251 im looking for one of those clutches you are talking about that can be mounted inboard and outboard, where do you get yours? I need a 1 inch #41 chain
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    clutch mounting question

    i bought a crappy go kart w no motor it originally had 5hp or something i put on an an 8hp techumseh, now in order for the clutch sprocket and drive sprocket to line up for the chain i have to put clutch on backwards, (sprocket side facing engine) is this bad, i havent tryed it i dont want to...
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    ratios

    ive got an 8hp B&S ohv brand new, thinking about 45/12 gears or 60/10 gears because im not sure if i want acceleration or top speed, back wheels are 2' tractor tires, and im 170lbs
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    ratios

    i dont quite understand this, is a ratio of 5 faster or 3.75? "Go Kart Gear Ratio The gear ratio on your mini bike or go kart is the ratio between the number of teeth on the clutch, and the number of teeth on the drive axle sprocket. One of the most common gear ratios for go karts is 11-12...
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    building cart need advice on clutch/chain/sprocket stuff

    I have a kart w an 8hp B&S OHV w 1" crank, axle sprocket is currently a 60t but I'm thinking about putting a 45t on it, do I want a 10 or 12 toothed clutch, its #41 sprocket........ any idea on the top speed w an 8hp, 45t axle sprocket, and 12t clutch? i weigh 170lbs. if its crazy top speed i...
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