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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    I'll put the other 10T sprocket back on just gotta figure out how to space it. Think somehow adding a tensioner could help? I can't get the chain any tighter. I can also try denting in the cross member but with how much the chain is jumping I don't think that's going to help much.
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    It's totally the chain hitting that cross member. I was finally able to get it to do it while up on jack stands. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16FrNt7yZi3yqpOj8SJybADiehRQA1HrF/view?usp=drivesdk Here are the other photos you requested:
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    There are two clearance problems: one is between the cross member and the axel sprocket + chain, the other is the chain as it sits on top of the jackshaft (10t) sprocket also sitting on top of the bushings used to space the sprocket away from the mount. The chain was warping the bushings because...
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    I couldn't find anything small enough to provide the space and not have the chain run on top of it. No bushings I could find were that thin with a 3/4" inner diameter. I'm new to this and obviously not a mechanic/fabricator so not sure what other alternative to use.
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    I put the Go-kart up on jack stands and ran it pretty hard. Didn't notice chain lurch or anything (no noises). I even gave it some resistance with the brake. Seems to only happen when there's a heavier load to move.
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    This is what I bought: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/roller-chain-size-40
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    I'm back! Lol. Not sure I have the same exact problem but it seems similar. Here's a summary of what I've done: - Replaced the sprocket with a 60 tooth sprocket on the axel (#40 chain) - Replaced the sprocket on the jackshaft with a 15 tooth sprocket (#40 chain). I tried a 10 tooth but it put...
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    Lol. Totally not Comet then. This one just has the number on it. Thanks.
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    It was in a Comet sleeve (came with the go-kart) but judging by the state of the other things no clue. I can try ordering one and see what that does.
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    I got the new sprocket/chain on and it definitely helps. Thanks for the suggestion. The 10T/60T barely fit with the chain but they fit. I think there's still a bit of a jerk of I give it too much gas too quickly. I really have to ease on to the gas starting on a hill. I'm going to see if I can...
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    I'll try the 60 tooth tomorrow like you all suggested and see if it works. If not I'll go with a 57. Thanks again!
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    Thanks. Just confirmed that the new driver didn't make a difference (figured I'd give it a shot before disassembling the axle). Looks like a 60 tooth is going to put me really close the frame. It is 5 inches from the center of the axle and it looks like the sprocket is 9 3/4" so it would be...
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    Thanks. That's very helpful. I'll start looking for 40 or 420 sprockets. I was seeing a lot of stuff for 35 but that was for smaller 212 sized engines.
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    Looks like the chain size is 530. Not seeing many sprockets with that number of teeth. Do you usually just order from Azusa? They seem like the only place that has something for a 530. Noticed the chain isn't sitting great on the sprocket too
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    From what I can tell it is 38 and 10.
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    Flipping the driver outs it too close to the mount. Don't think I can move the sprocket much on the axel. On one side I'm limited by the brake rotor on the other side I'm limited by the engine mount. From what I counted it looks like 38 tooth and 10 tooth in the sprockets. I haven't been able...
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    The only thing the spring affects is performance and where the cam sits? I wonder why the red locked open then. I had it sitting on the opposite side next to the button to the right I'm not sure what weight rollers I have but I know the driver had red springs in it. The belt measurement is a...
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    Clutch erratic engagement? 420 with Series 40

    I'm a bit confused by your comment about one of the pullies being flipped. I'm seeing a similar configuration in the series 40 instructions (except both of mine are flipped). This video shows the same configuration as mine but it uses a red spring. I'm struggling to understand what the...
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