comet 40 series t.c.

[geppsr]

howdy new man here. came across this site while looking for info on comet tourque coverters, and i know for a fact these forums are a wealth of knowledge. i am running a 40 series t.c. off a tecumseh 8hp. vertical engine hooked up to peerless 3 speed mower tranny. centers on shafts measure 11 1/4in. cannot change this measurement. using an 11 1/2 in belt now. when i try to mve in 1st gear, lower half of driven pulley turns, but not the top half. any help greatly appreciated. gepp

 

[wall gator]

post some pic's.......it help's to i.d. problem's...:toetap05:

 

[geppsr]

wallgator, thanks i will

 

[geppsr]

howdy new man here. came across this site while looking for info on comet tourque coverters, and i know for a fact these forums are a wealth of knowledge. i am running a 40 series t.c. off a tecumseh 8hp. vertical engine hooked up to peerless 3 speed mower tranny. centers on shafts measure 11 1/4in. cannot change this measurement. using an 11 1/2 in belt now. when i try to mve in 1st gear, lower half of driven pulley turns, but not the top half. any help greatly appreciated. gepp

here are some pics i hope

 

[B man]

just asking. what is that thing?

 

[Doc Sprocket]

For starters, the OC measurements have to be pretty bang on. It seems you're 1/4" out- making the belt too loose. See what you can do to move the centers further apart, like by slottong the motor mount holes.
EDIT- I just re-read that. You've obviously got bigger problems, as the entire driven unit should spin as one. Take it off and find out why they are not locked together. THEN alter the spacing.

 

[geppsr]

just asking. what is that thing?

should have sent another pic. it dont raise dust,but for an old geezer it is fast enough!

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Now THAT is COOL! Did you scratchbuild the whole thing?

Okay- we need build data! Pics, specs, parts used- the whole shebang! How very unique!

 

[r_chez_08]

I agree, that is one cool project. More pics!
I think the plastic buttons can break on these, but dont know if that would causeyour problem. Do you think you can post more close up pics of the tc?
Rob
Edit: im guessing thats a mower engine?

 

[wall gator]

I agree, that is one cool project. More pics!
I think the plastic buttons can break on these, but dont know if that would causeyour problem. Do you think you can post more close up pics of the tc?
Rob
Edit: im guessing thats a mower engine?

yes the buttons do break/ware out........imo....need to check the spring/broken/not in one of the 3 holes/wore out???? if spring is o.k./change out the buttons......if still having problems,,, let us know........very nice ride!!!

 

[geppsr]

40 series t.c.

where are these buttons you refer to? i have looked on the spec sheet i gtot with it, but cannot find them .Thanks Gepp

 

[r_chez_08]

http://www.mfgsupply.com/GoMiniClutchTorq40drivenparts.html/mv_session_id=XIL3ciz7
look there, number 9. it could also be the spring. Any chance you could get a small vid of the driven clutch running?

 

[geppsr]

thanks chez, i found my problem. i was reluctant to take the pulley apart because i read where some one had problems after doing so, so i threw caution to the wind and pulled it apart only to find out the little key was missing. have no idea how it came ouff the shaft, so im back running again. want to thank all who responded to my problem. if i can be off any further help as to some one wanting to make a build, please dont hesitate to write. gepp