comet 20 on a 11hp honda?

[fishblock]

Just wondering how well would a comet 20 converter with a 1" driven pully hold up to a stock 11hp honda? I'm running a 18" tall tire with a 6:1 ratio from the jack to axle. I run mainly somewhat flat dirt roads.
How well would a hub clutch hold up? we run mainly wide open and only brake before I hit a tree. (long story)

 

[jr dragster T]

I think it will hold up ok. Im using my TAV-2-30 on a 14-15 HP clone and I will see how it holds up. They say 8 HP but they always completely overrate stuff.

 

[fishblock]

Kewl , I'm getting a 11hp Honda cheap.......good to know I may be able to use my clutch still. would it be wise to upgrade the spring in the driven clutch to a stiffer spring, say a red spring?

second question, does the Honda use the same bolt hole location as say a Tecumseh

 

[jr dragster T]

The TAV-2-30 cast alum and sheet metel backplate have a whole bunch of holes in it for different engines. Just put your secondary spring in the 2nd or 3rd hole on the secondary cam and I belive the TC will handle it no probelem. I think the only failure will be belts a bit quicker but a blown belt is better than a blown TC!

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

yea i'd be careful with the belts, there expensive.

 

[theo]

I would say the live of the belt will be up to the overall weight of the kart.


theo

 

[oscaryu1]

Be easy on the throttle and anything will last. Unless you're running a centrifugal, then give 'er some power.