Clutch help needed.

[neracoal]

New to these boards and the world of karting. There is some great info here but i can't find the answer i am looking for.

I just bought 2 karts that have a comet 30 series asymmetric torque converter.

I need a new drive set up on both Karts. The pulley on the jack shaft.

My question is this. I really don't want to put 200 into each kart for a whole new set up. Is there a cheaper way to go. Maybe changing it over to chain to chain driven instead of belt to chain driven.

Please help i am lost.

 

[wall gator]

Why not??? Just rebuild your tav's????? What problem are you having with them??? Imo, no comparison to regular clutch's......if these are off road karts,your gonna be disapointed!! Post some pic's of karts and clutches and see,if we can't help ya out.....walt

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Whatever's wrong with them can be repaired. Start with this thread:
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7332

 

[redsox985]

Unless you take an oxy torch to them, it's darn near impossible to kill a TAV beyond repair.

 

[neracoal]

Thank you very much for the response.

I will try to get pictures tomorrow. The 1 cart doesn't have the driven clutch on it....somebody just put a v pulley on it, doesn't do to good to say the least.

Is there a good place to find a good priced used driven clutch?

Hate to spend a 100 on just the 1 part.

1 Kart is missing the driven clutch (has a v pulley) the other karts Driven clutch sides are all bent up.

 

[redsox985]

Well these things aren't cheap, but you may end up frying clutches and spend more in the long run. It really depends upon how you'll be using the karof: on road or off, constant WOT or partial throttle, bit (15"+) tires or small ones, climbing hills or riding on flat surfaces? All of these play into the decision. And how they bent up the driven, I would like to know.

 

[B man]

wonder if that would work. driver and a normal pully for the driven.

 

[neracoal]

ok here are some pictures. These pictures are of the bent and messed up driven clutch. Everything seems to move okay on it. the rubber pads seem fine, it is just the part that is bent.

 

[neracoal]

here are some pictures of the other set up. I need a new/used driven clutch to take place of this dumb pulley.

 

[neracoal]

this is the 2 karts i bought yesterday. i paid $300.00 for the pair. everything seems to work just these clutch issues.

Did i pay to much?

 

[wall gator]

Clutch problems

FOR $70+,IMO,I WOULD BUY ONE(REPLACE PULLEY SET UP),TAKE APART BENT UP UNIT,REPLACE,WHATS NEEDED(OR BUY SECOND UNIT) DEPENDING ON REPLACEMENT PRICE OF PARTS.......YOU CAN FIND THESE PARTS @ AMERICAN POWER SPORTS....UNDER TORQUE CONVERTERS.PAGE 3...WALT GOOD DEAL ON PURCHASE OF CART'S:

 

[wall gator]

No high gear,on the red kart,with that pulley set up!!! Get rid of that set up... Any one want to guess at his gear ratio w/pulley as pictured???????

 

[Blazkowiez]

You got a good deal but you'll be needing to buy clutches for sure, and clean those driver clutches, the first one looked mad rusted.