12 tooth clutch using #40 chain?

[PatheticFilims]

Ive been looking for a 12 tooth clutch that uses #40 chain but im having no luck. Is it even made? i just bought a new go kart and it has this type of clutch but i cant find where to by a new one.

 

[mckutzy]

Typically the 12t verity is in the #35 chain, #40 chain is physically bigger, so a reduced tooth amount will be a custom clutch...

 

[anickode]

Certain brands and models of clutch have interchangeable sprockets. You might need to find one that comes with a 10t on it, and also buy a 12t to swap on there.

 

[anderkart]

Ive been looking for a 12 tooth clutch that uses #40 chain but im having no luck. Is it even made? i just bought a new go kart and it has this type of clutch but i cant find where to by a new one.

We need more info to give you good advice... Your best option might be to install a Clutch with fewer teeth, or a Torque Converter instead of a Centrifugal clutch:

1 - Do you need a 3/4" or 1" bore clutch (& what engine do you have)?

2 - Tell us how many teeth your axle sprocket has?

3 - How many inches tall are your rear tires?

4 - How much will the driver (and passenger?) weigh?

5 - And where will you be riding the kart?
(like only on flat hard surfaces, or maybe serious off roading with steep mountain climbing, or?)

6 - Also, post a pic of your kart. (that'll help us give you better advice too)

 

[itsid]

Noram makes 11T #41 (420) clutches wich take #40 chain as well (a bit sloppy perhaps but still usable)

MaxTorque kindly offered once to make about any reasonable clutch you may need.
this would be a custom american made part and thus not exactly @ a chinese shelf price,
but if you like to get a quote

I has a talk with Jim Donovan today at Max-Torque LTD
...
Long story short ...
Jim tells me in his words "I can make a clutch for any application."

So for you guys that are coming up with odd ball size PTO's or you need a custom clutch for your project, even custom tooth count contact Jim I'm sure he can hook you up with what ever you need.

Here's his contact info.
James F. Donovan
Max-Torque, LTD.
2180 Corporate Lane
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (630) 369-9600
Fax: (630) 369-9686
Website: www.maxtorque.com
Email: jim@maxtorque.com
...

So this will certainly be an option.

'sid