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    Are Torque Converter a CVT?

    Then why call them torque converter? I know a torque converter in a car multiply torque made by the engine. Where a CVT is an indefinite ratio transmission.
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    Are Torque Converter a CVT?

    Are the torque converter used on go karts a CVT (continuously variable transmission)?
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    need help with my clutch please

    manual for this kart http://www.familygokarts.com/pdf/manuals/carter/Mini%20Talon%202503/mini_talon_owners_manual.pdf From this it was originally a vertical shaft engine with a pressure plate system. like a rear engine snapper mower. Top speed new 10mph
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    lawn boy duraforce questions?

    That sounds cool. Got a build thread started?
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    lawn boy duraforce questions?

    So reed ported is the better power maker? I we tear the two down this weekend.
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    lawn boy duraforce questions?

    I have a go kart running a R-tek as it's crankshaft is a keyed 3/4 in (Sorry I was wrong when checking this weekend it is 1/2). I have one more laying around as well as a duraforce. The difference seams to be piston ported vs reed ported Is one better then the other? would the Toro R-tek...
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    90 degree gear box build questions?

    That's what I was was leaning towards. Not sure how to keep them together, c clips maybe. Should the cone of the bearing face in or out?
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    90 degree gear box build questions?

    The diff is from a peerless transaxl. So its relatively small. Still figuring out the bearings as there a bit of side load. cause the first set to lock up. So I am back to the drawing board.
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    90 degree gear box build questions?

    I think I'm going to try it, as I have more time then money, plus access to a machine shop. It is going to be similar to the peerless ones. (http://www.peerlessgear.com/node5379.aspx?nid=300861) as the gears I have are from a peerless trans and look similar. PS, Thanks it's one of my favorite...
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    90 degree gear box build questions?

    I am thinking about building a 90 degree gear box. It would be to put all the vertical shaft engines to use. question, could I use a set of old differential gears to build it? And would they be strong enough? or should I just buy one?
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    ATV Torque Converter

    most of the atvs in the salvage yard are rear wheel drive. they look as engine problems sent them there. The four stroke atvs are 4 wheel drive with the torque converter going to the transfer case. some have cvt which is not the same as a torque converter? the two storke atv we have is oil...
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    ATV Torque Converter

    Thanks that what i will look for.
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    ATV Torque Converter

    It would be off a Polaris 2x4 250. would it be better to get one out of a four stroke. as it would work in the range needed. the springs would just need to be changed on the engine side of the torque converter right? The reason I am asking this is there a large ATV and motorcycle salvage yard...
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    ATV Torque Converter

    Is it possible to convert an ATV torque converter for use on a go kart. Machining it would not be a problem if needed. But would the springs need to be changed if its from a 2 stoke as it engage at a higher RPM. It would be going on a 21HP vanguard Briggs. AJC
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    What is This

    Kart Identification Help? I acquired this kart over the winter and would like to know what it is. My thought is that its a McCulloch, from the mc on the foot petal. Some one has tried to lengthen it P.S should I put it back to stock
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