Clutch Question

[Joel]

What is the difference between a maxtorque clutch and a regular clutch??

 

[mckutzy]

ITs a brand....... But there are different types that have C shaped springs and other that have a wound up long spring, called a garter spring, used in them.
The C shaped variants, are customizable for the engagement point by getting the various strength of springs installed....
Garters springs arent "adjustable"....

 

[Joel]

Im prolly going with a torque conveter cuz I burn them cheap ebay clutches up in no time.. Thanks

 

[itsid]

you're likely running an extremely bad gear ratio and if you burn up clutches NOW
without adjusting the gear ratio properly
you'll burn up as many belts ($25 each) in about the same time.

'sid

PS BTW that is the least telling thread topic I've seen in a while...
congrats for that
and you had your bar set really low already with
threads like: "me again" or "Help!"

 

[Joel]

you're likely running an extremely bad gear ratio and if you burn up clutches NOW
without adjusting the gear ratio properly
you'll burn up as many belts ($25 each) in about the same time.

'sid

PS BTW that is the least telling thread topic I've seen in a while...
congrats for that
and you had your bar set really low already with
threads like: "me again" or "Help!"

Hey sorry I never got back again... But I did change the title of this thread. Is it any better?? Oh and what gear ratio would you suggest.. Right now I have a predator 212 with a 10 tooth clutch, I have a 60 t sprocket and 14 in tires.. If I need to gear it down I will need a jackshaft because my sprocket is already almost scraping the ground but I would like to stay away from a jackshaft... But........ I guess because gokart I gotta do what I gotta do!!!!!
Ps I will try to make my thread topic more fancy like next time!!!

---------- Post added at 01:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 PM ----------

Well I guess it don't change the thread title in the new post place.. I don't know why!!

 

[Poboy kartman]

You can't change it because you're not a moderator....

 

[Joel]

You can't change it because you're not a moderator....

Yea I kinda figured that might be the case....

 

[chancer]

Sounds to me like your Gear ratio is Perfect. 60/10 or 6:1. and with 14" tires too should be fine. I run 6:1 on 2 karts one with 15" ties and 1 with 13" tires.
Unless you are a really big fellow. My 15" tired kart is my 99lb daughters and she can do continuous 360 donuts in hard pack dirt. with a governed bone stock 212.

Oh yeah and we run cheap no name 20dollar ebay clutches! from IMI auctions in Colorado.

 

[bob58o]

Yep unless you got a real heavy kart, I would think the ratio is good.

"Whacha got der fellar?"

 

[itsid]

indeed.. 6:1 reads nice...
you should be good

So maybe it's another issue.. which is easiest to guess by looking at a pic (hint...)

So post some, clutch, engine sprockets.. kart... the more we see the sooner someone's able to spot something you might want to check.

(say a tight chain.. or a throttle stop or... IDK... your 14" to be 22" in fact)

But if your engine has 5 or more horses to ride on,
your wheels are indeed not bigger than 14" on the rear
and your gearing is indeed 6:1
and your kart with you in it weighs no more than 300lbs
you should be okay and it's not a setup error.
(although ideally that already calls for a 8:1 ratio so it's kindof stretching it)
but it shouldn't be an imminent problem and thus there is something else that's wrong with it if you burn clutches regularly.

'sid

 

[chancer]

Well Here is as good a place as any. 6:1 on 15x6x6 tires Stock predator, Cheap clutch:
Yeah SHE can drive!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFxPIefW4gE&feature=youtu.be

 

[Joel]

Ok guys sorry but I cant give you pics right now because it is all ripped apart.. Will update when back together...

---------- Post added at 05:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:58 PM ----------

Well Here is as good a place as any. 6:1 on 15x6x6 tires Stock predator, Cheap clutch:
Yeah SHE can drive!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFxPIefW4gE&feature=youtu.be

WOOOOOAAAA!!! Mine can almost do that on WET grass but most definetly not on dirt..

 

[Dukkie]

indeed.. 6:1 reads nice...
you should be good

So maybe it's another issue.. which is easiest to guess by looking at a pic (hint...)

So post some, clutch, engine sprockets.. kart... the more we see the sooner someone's able to spot something you might want to check.

(say a tight chain.. or a throttle stop or... IDK... your 14" to be 22" in fact)

But if your engine has 5 or more horses to ride on,
your wheels are indeed not bigger than 14" on the rear
and your gearing is indeed 6:1
and your kart with you in it weighs no more than 300lbs
you should be okay and it's not a setup error.
(although ideally that already calls for a 8:1 ratio so it's kindof stretching it)
but it shouldn't be an imminent problem and thus there is something else that's wrong with it if you burn clutches regularly.

'sid

I have predator 212
10 tooth clutch
60 tooth sprocket
18" tires on a yerf dog 3202
it lacks torque, where do i start?

 

[bob58o]

where do i start?

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=6

Click on the new thread button. That is where I would start.
Or switch out the 60 for a 72T sprocket.
Or get smaller tires.