Can A TC be mounted Both Ways?

[metalthrashinman]

What I mean is, can the driven be forward to the driver?

 

[GreyhoundOfYerfDogs]

The short answer is no. :angelsad2:

The drive unit has a centrifugal clutch that needs to be driven from that end.

 

[motor_head]

do you mean with the jackshaft in front of the engine then yes

 

[metalthrashinman]

As I see it, and I could be wrong, the only difference would be that the belt tension during forward motion would be on the bottom of the belt loop instead of the top...

 

[metalthrashinman]

do you mean with the jackshaft in front of the engine then yes

That is what I meant.

 

[GreyhoundOfYerfDogs]

That is what I meant.

Aaah, since you put it that way, yes.

Just make sure driver and driven are on the correct shaft and the jackshaft could be anywhere.

Mounting the jackshaft below the engine would expose the belt to water and dirt, and the driven unit to obstacles.

 

[metalthrashinman]

Ok then, which way is better? -- Or does it not matter at all?

Thanks

 

[GreyhoundOfYerfDogs]

Both ways will perform the same. It is down to what will fit better on your kart setup.

It is an advantage to mount the heavy engine as far forward as possible, unless you are building a wheeliemobile.

 

[armyvet]

exactly.it wont matter where its located just make sure everything is aligned as usual

 

[Camdat67]

Either Way

I just put a GTC TAV2 on a Honda GX390 and had to put it with the driven (Little sprocket end) facing the front of the buggy. It wont go on the other way because the cooling fins are too big on the 390. It pissed me off because the motor sits a little bit too rearward transfering more weight than I wanted over the back. Serves me right for being greedy and not getting a smaller motor!!!! (LOL).

 

[redsox985]

I have that same problem with my TC contraption nightmare. It's a short backplate so I had to mount it forward because I didn't feel like taking off the motor mount plate and raising it. The bearing sleeve on the backplate hit the motor.