HF Clone and Comet 30 Torque Converter?

[Zachofalltrades]

New here, so hi all but I bought an old Yerf-dog 3200 a month or two ago, and Just got in my replacement for the tecumseh engine that was on it, so I got a harbor freight clone. Apparently the tecumseh had a longer shaft, and the clone is only a 2 1/4" shaft. The driven pully of the comet torque converter slides right on, but then the outer most portion of the pully just barely sits on the shaft, with about 1/2" on the shaft, and then a 3/4" gap. I could go get a longer bolt, I'm just wondering if this thing will damage itself and/or the crankshaft if I try to run it that way. Would it help at all if I cut off some of the tecumseh shaft to use with a longer bolt to fill the space? Or do I have to change my plans altogether and go with a centrifugal clutch? I'd really rather stick with the torque converter.

 

[jetlag]

I have a TAV2-30 and it is the same way. The shaft does not come all the way through the driver pulley.

 

[skid20]

I've got a TAV2 on a HF clone. Does just fine!

 

[Zachofalltrades]

alright I'll be running to the hardware store today to see if I can find a matching bolt that's a bit longer.

 

[raptormessiah]

i have the same problem

hello i came across your question and i just got my go cart together. i got the exact same problem. i went ahead and bought a longer bolt. problem is that i lost factory spacer that slides onto crankshaft first before t/c. ive put one on but a random length and now my system is out of line and eating up my belt. could you measure that spacer and let me know the length? i would really appreciate it. oh and the longer bolt seems to hold on good but i would definitely make sure the system is in line.

 

[skid20]

hello i came across your question and i just got my go cart together. i got the exact same problem. i went ahead and bought a longer bolt. problem is that i lost factory spacer that slides onto crankshaft first before t/c. ive put one on but a random length and now my system is out of line and eating up my belt. could you measure that spacer and let me know the length? i would really appreciate it. oh and the longer bolt seems to hold on good but i would definitely make sure the system is in line.

The length of the spacer is 9/16" with a 1/8" wall.

Good luck! Those belts get expensive.

 

[jetlag]

My TAV2 came with a bolt that was long enough.