Hello new to the thread and go karting, building a track at my new house this summer and have about 9 karts coming between family and friends. Trying to make mine quick. Bought a manco dingo with a 4.5hp Briggs on it, pulled it off and I am replacing it with an 8.5hp Tecumseh cast iron engine with electric start. It has an 3/4" shaft on it and I am trying to buy the correct torque converter for it. Any ideas? Is more info on the engine needed? I have been looking at the gtc website for converters. Any feedback is much appreciated.
Dingo 8.5hp tecumseh torque converter
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souperman000
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Thats interesting, most 8 hps and up have 1 inch shafts. All the same, a comet 30 series will work for you. They really only handle up to 8 hp, but they are the only ones with a 3/4" shaft. The next level (40 series) has a 1" bore.
Doc Sprocket
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If you get a Comet TAV2, or a GTC or equivalent, it is a complete all-in-1 unit- requiring NO seperate jackshaft or other components. It bolts directly to the engine block, and you need only run a chain to your axle.
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Nodroz
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Well, saying that the torque convertor is rated at 7hp and your engine produces 8.5hp, you'll burn out belts much faster than normally.
Is there no other way to get a CVT with a higher rating for a 3/4" axle?
Is there no other way to get a CVT with a higher rating for a 3/4" axle?
OzFab
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The only way I see out of this is to use a 40 series with a 1/8" shim & a rectangular key
Sinbad001
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The Comet 44c is available for 3/4 inch, but it is pricey.
http://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/gom...miniclutchtorq40/gominiclutchtorq44drive.html
A Comet 30 is rated for 8 hp. I wouldn't expect it to tear apart at 8.5 hp.
http://www.mfgsupply.com/gomini/gom...miniclutchtorq40/gominiclutchtorq44drive.html
A Comet 30 is rated for 8 hp. I wouldn't expect it to tear apart at 8.5 hp.
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