comet clutch problems

[jeffm352]

i just bought a comet clutch 44 series.does the driven clutch that goes on my live axle has to go on one way or is it reversable?i cant get the cart to move plenty of rpms the motor screems but it wont move. i got a 16 hp motor so that aint the problem.when its on blocks it screems but when its on all 4s it wont move even when its floored. hope some one can help me
them dam clutches aint cheep

 

[residentg]

here is a link to the 40-Series manual.

http://www.gopowersports.com/Comet/40series.pdf

 

[toofarnorth]

I think the driven pulley is suppose to go on a jack shaft to drive a chain that goes to your axle. if your running it on your axle it'll be way too high geared, if it did move you it'd probably do 200mph.

 

[jeffm352]

I just bought a comet clutch 44 series.I cant get the cart to move plenty of rpms the motor screems but it wont move. i got a 16 hp motor.when its on blocks it screems but when its on all 4s it wont move even when its floored. hope some one can help me

here are some pics of the gokart maybe that will help. I dont have a jack shaft I did not think i needed one.

 

[freakboy]

Yeah you really need a jack shaft no way in **** is that going to move like that.

 

[EagleTalons]

Wow...that gives it like 1:2 Super overdrive.

 

[freakboy]

rofl.

 

[toofarnorth]

Yeah you really need a jack shaft no way in **** is that going to move like that.

not true, he just needs a long hill or a tow car to get him up to speed. like around 70mph then he's good to go just get it on video

It looks like you'll have room for a jackshaft in front of your engine once you relocate your battery. post your tire size and your desired top speed and I'm sure someone that has experience with the 44 series will tell you what size sprockets you'll need.

 

[statsi75]

he might get it going with a 4oohorse diesal

 

[statsi75]

he might get it going with a 400 horse diesal lol

 

[jeffm352]

Gear Ratio

not true, he just needs a long hill or a tow car to get him up to speed. like around 70mph then he's good to go just get it on video

It looks like you'll have room for a jackshaft in front of your engine once you relocate your battery. post your tire size and your desired top speed and I'm sure someone that has experience with the 44 series will tell you what size sprockets you'll need.

I got A 54 tooth and a 12 tooth I would like low end torgue top speed dont matter I can allways lift the gas peddle not that i will

U LEARN SOMTHING NEW EVERYDAY THANKS TOOFARNORTH AND EVERY ONE ELSE THAT HELPED ME

 

[toofarnorth]

It looks like the 44 series has a final drive ratio of 1:1 so it will make it easier to figure your speed with the speed calculator http://www.diygokarts.com/speed-calculator.html because you won't need to do any extra math. I just guessed on your tire size and put it in as 20" most engines are governed at 3600 rpms so running your driven pulley on a jackshaft with the 12 tooth sprocket then going to the 54tooth on the axle would give you a theoretical top speed of 48mph, which is pretty fast in a cart with bouncy tires and no suspension. if you went with a 9 tooth jackshaft sprocket or a 72 tooth axle sprocket it would bring your speed down to a more reasonable (depending on who you ask lol) 36mph that would also get you noticeably better acceleration. if it was me I'd use the sprockets you have and then if you're not happy with your acceleration you could buy a different sprocket. Remember those speeds are dependent on tire size so you'll want to check that.

 

[jeffm352]

It looks like the 44 series has a final drive ratio of 1:1 so it will make it easier to figure your speed with the speed calculator http://www.diygokarts.com/speed-calculator.html because you won't need to do any extra math. I just guessed on your tire size and put it in as 20" most engines are governed at 3600 rpms so running your driven pulley on a jackshaft with the 12 tooth sprocket then going to the 54tooth on the axle would give you a theoretical top speed of 48mph, which is pretty fast in a cart with bouncy tires and no suspension. if you went with a 9 tooth jackshaft sprocket or a 72 tooth axle sprocket it would bring your speed down to a more reasonable (depending on who you ask lol) 36mph that would also get you noticeably better acceleration. if it was me I'd use the sprockets you have and then if you're not happy with your acceleration you could buy a different sprocket. Remember those speeds are dependent on tire size so you'll want to check that.

thank you for that imfo. i was in a hurry late for work for got the tire size witch is 20x9 i would like to take the govener off if i can figure out how to. that should be better right? 48 mph sounds good if it gets off the line quick that is what i would like low end but all so some speed

 

[toofarnorth]

If you're going to take off your governor you could still go down a size on your jackshaft sprocket or up a size on you axle sprocket that would give you better acceleration and because your engine will rev higher you'd still have around the same top speed. though I couldn't tell you what that top speed would be because I don't know how high those engines rev ungoverned.

 

[vandancouver]

yeah man you need to purchase yourself a jackshaft. you can find them used sometimes on this forum, definetly on ebay, or buy it new..i like new parts but if you can find a used one go for it. they have diff styles of jackshafts, for that one im thinking its the kind that mounts underneath the engine

 

[jeffm352]

thank you I do have a jack shaft i bought before the clutch i got it at ubuildit.com it was my cheep way out but did not work very well.i got it because my motor has a 1-1/8 crank shaft and could not find a clutch till i found the comet clutches.and dint think i needed a jackshaft with that set up. how little i know.glad i work at a fab shop.thanks again