Help! Gear Reduction question - GX270

[JoeVR]

Hello, everyone!

I came across a neat deal of 9 Shaller carts in various states of disrepair -- it was an auction of an amusement park closing down. These are SUPER HEAVY carts that all have 9HP GX270 Honda engines with gear reduction drives and wide belts.

I am disassembling some of these to get them running, and I am having a lot of trouble finding any info on these gear reduction units. Here are my questions:

1. What type of oil do I put into these gear reduction units? They are bone dry.
2. Is there a place where can I find parts for these? Some need the case gasket and several are missing their fill plugs. One has a sprocket that needs some bearings.
3. About four of the gear reduction units are missing. Would I be better off putting a torque converter on some of these? It looks like it may be cheaper than buying a gasket, clutch pack, and filler plug all separately.

This go-cart purchase is a new adventure and I know nothing about Shaller carts or what they are about. I'm going to post my Shaller questions in another area, but I wanted to figure out what I'm up against with these GX270 gear reduction units. If anyone has any helpful advice, I would be SO GRATEFUL. Thank you all. -Joe

 

[itsid]

Hi, and welcome aboard!

the gear reduction units are the original Honda ones I assume..
(likely a 2:1 wet clutch)

So to answer your questions (assuming the above)
1) the very same stuff you put in the engine itself.
2) Sure, there's even aftermarket parts available just google for "gx270 wet clutch" and you'll find all necessary info..
check out honda's website with the engines' serial numbers to find the exact part numbers

3) No, the gear reduction units are nearly indestructable
and while a TC could add some speed to the kart, it will likely cause a much higher maintenance schedule to keep it running.
So, for personal use.. a TC is a viable solution, for "public use" stick with the wet clutch it'll safe you from serious headaches

'sid