Hello,
I have put together a kart from scratch "for my son". I think it turned out too big. It weighs about 250 pounds. It is powered by a 8hp tecumseh engine, 12 tooth clutch, live axle with 40 tooth sprocket, 18" tires. The frame is constructed of 1" pipe for the base and 1/2" pipe for the supports. The rear suspension is constructed of angle iron. I am having problems transferring engine power to the rear wheels. The kart only runs downhill. I have smoked the clutch on the first 5 minutes of operation. I took the clutch apart and it was glazed so I light sanded the clutch and the housing and put it back together and still am not able to get the clutch to "grab". I dont think changing the housing to a 10 tooth and the axle sprocket to a 60 tooth will make that much difference. I am wondering if purchasing a torque converter will make any difference. I dont want to ruin a new torque converter also. Does anyone make a centrifugal clutch that locks in the housing so it wont slip? If that was the case then it would be difficult to stop correct? I guess I am just looking for suggestions. Thanks,
Rich
I have put together a kart from scratch "for my son". I think it turned out too big. It weighs about 250 pounds. It is powered by a 8hp tecumseh engine, 12 tooth clutch, live axle with 40 tooth sprocket, 18" tires. The frame is constructed of 1" pipe for the base and 1/2" pipe for the supports. The rear suspension is constructed of angle iron. I am having problems transferring engine power to the rear wheels. The kart only runs downhill. I have smoked the clutch on the first 5 minutes of operation. I took the clutch apart and it was glazed so I light sanded the clutch and the housing and put it back together and still am not able to get the clutch to "grab". I dont think changing the housing to a 10 tooth and the axle sprocket to a 60 tooth will make that much difference. I am wondering if purchasing a torque converter will make any difference. I dont want to ruin a new torque converter also. Does anyone make a centrifugal clutch that locks in the housing so it wont slip? If that was the case then it would be difficult to stop correct? I guess I am just looking for suggestions. Thanks,
Rich