Coleman KT196 gearbox installation
- Thread starter KrisMI
- Start date
Denny
Canned Monster
Can you weld and fabricate? If so then it will be easy.
I can DIY weld. Fabrication no problem. I welded maybe 4-5 times in my life
Denny
Canned Monster
Better practice a little more.
I might ask my friend a favor then. He's a full time welder. Is it possible to do without welding? I'm working in a machine shop and have access to all kind of tools and machines. Would prefer something that I can easily take down if I have to change the motor.
Denny
Canned Monster
Call your buddy. He’s probably better at fabricating this type of stuff. Not trying to insult you.
I'm pretty sure he is
Anyway hold my beer. Challenge acceptedDenny
Canned Monster
I’ll drink it!
We will drink it together once I make millions selling bolt on kit
Denny
Canned Monster
Looks like we’re going to be thirsty for a loooong time!
Oh come on now....
Denny
Canned Monster
Good luck with the millions thing.
Byynow
New member
I recently installed a Vevor F&R transmission on a Yerf Dog go cart and faced the same lack of pre-made parts that you are. I’ll give you a brief description of how I did it.
I fitted the transmission as close to the engine (clone 6.5hp) as I could and decided I needed a 8 1/4 output to input shaft distance. I raised the engine 2” above the swingarm. I used a 1/8” flat plate for the transmission mounting surface. From the parts that came with the transmission, I took what looks like an adjusting bracket and cut off the threaded adjustment(?) stud and used it as the forward transmission mount. I made two rear mounting brackets out of 1/8” strap. I bolted the brackets to the transmission, and making sure it sat level, I welded the brackets to the mounting plate.
I mounted the engine, and clamped the mounting plate with the transmission attached, to the swing arm. After much fitting work, removing the transmission mounting plate for grinding and welding, I finally had my 8 1/4” shaft center to center and the belt running true on the pulleys. I then welded the transmission mounting plate to the motor mount. The whole assembly now slides fore and aft to adjust the chain.
My torque converter is a knock off, and the transmission I sourced was supposed to match the driven pulley. I found it was very close but I had to disassemble the transmission and skim about .0025 off of the input shaft. Not a hard job but in my case necessary. I also cut the rear portion off of my torque converter so I could retain my belt cover.
I hope this helps.
Last edited:
panchothedog
Well-known member
- Messages
- 2,874
- Reaction score
- 3,887
Very nicely done. Extremely professional for a DIY project.
Master Hack
Well-known member
Nice work!
How is the transmissions holding so far? No problems?
Byynow
New member
The transmission works very well. When I had it apart I was impressed by the quality, given it is an inexpensive unit. My grand daughter (5 yrs) has already used reverse several times to back out of the weeds when she miscalculated her line.
Be aware that forward is a gear reduction, and in my case dropped top speed from 35 mph to about 28 mph. This was a good thing, for now.
Byynow
New member
Thank you
Byynow
New member
Thank you.