Driveshaft question

[Chrisjthelawnguy]

So let me start off saying this is my first build, ive always loved racing them and finally bought my own project. Now for the question, is it normal for the driveshaft to be longer than the clutch is ?

 

[Denny]

You mean the crank output shaft or pto shaft? Yes, sometimes they are longer. Just get some washers big enough to fit over the crank and stack up enough to make a spacer to tighten the clutch on the shaft.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

It's called "the freedom to move about" and is a coveted circumstance.

 

[redflash]

what he means is that shaft length allows you to slide the clutch right or left to align it perfectly with the sprocket on your axle or jackshaft.
some output shafts are so short, you can only slide the axle sprocket left or right to align with the motor. which is less versatile.

Da Flash