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Yeah I could see where all that could get pretty hard on it. I just realized I made a mistake on the gear ratios. They aren’t quite as big as I thought. With the differential and tranny combined it would be something like this. 1st: 8.06 2nd: 4.42 3rd: 2.6 Final result with a 12 tooth clutch...

Yes, I know that, but you have to remember at engagement speed it would be around 13:1

Is was thinking of putting the jack shaft setup onto to the engine as it comes. Then I would run my driven cvt 12 tooth sprocket to my sprocket on the transmission. My transmission has a drive shaft from the output to the differential input. I’ll send a few pictures.

Sorry about missing that message yes that’s what I’m getting. And the jump to third is pretty big. I’ve got to the point where I can synchronize the engine with the trans to shift from second to third gear but it’s like you are hitting the governor then almost down to idle speed. The input shaft...

Just for interests sake, here’s a picture of the type of machine I’m working with.

Well I don’t have issues with the jack shaft hitting anything so I think I’m going to try it. And yes I understand about the 4 and 2 o’clock deal.

I just had a brainstorm. Is it fine if I would angle the torque converter up instead of angling it down like normal?

I have a cvt on my go kart and it flys around real fast but this was a v belt clutch if that makes sense. It was made for a mini bike back in the 50s or 60s as far as I can tell from my research. You had to use a fractional horsepower v belt with it so you don’t have much surface area to grip...

Ok well I think it looks like that the 3d Motorsports clutch is probably my best option and it seems good quality so I will probably go with that.

Yes, I have thought about that, but it is kind of a hefty price. I would be spending more on the clutch than what I bought the golf cart for.

Another thing I will mention is my gear ratios in the transmission and differential. 1st gear: 3.1 2nd gear: 1.7:1 3rd gear: 1:1 The differential has a gear ratios of about 2.6:1 If I am figuring right that would make my transmission gear ratios times 2.6

So I bought this golf cart from a friend of mine for practically nothing and so I'm trying to renovate it somewhat. I took the belt system out and put a centrifugal clutch and sprocket so I wouldn't have to deal with the belt slipping so much. The 30 tooth sprocket is hooked up to a 3 speed...

I think so too. He isn't bothering me anymore

To explain, it completely depends whether it is new or used. I assumed it as new.

Thanks takes one to know one

I found this interesting.

I know.

I used to have a clutch on my go kart and one night I realized it was glowing red. I changed to the Bravex torque converter posted on here and it has been awesome. I also am running 6:1 gearing.

I am young enough to be considered a kid and I completely, fully, and absolutely disagree with that statement. I have found out that all play and no work is bad for the mind and if you work to the best of your ability, it can be very rewarding.