i need clutch help

[fast stang15]

I have a TAV2 30 series torq a verter, the problem is when i floor it, it hesitates and feels like ur in a car and dump the clutch because it revs up really high then it finally grabs. I think it is the flywheel thing inside the clutch.

also my engine is a tecumseh 5hp is their any performance mod that i can do? I already have exhaust! if you all know of any links or websites that would be great.

and if i put a 17 tooth sprocket on the front would it be a big difference from my 11 tooth i have now. it has a 54 tooth on the back. Thanks for any advice.

 

[crazycart]

With the TAV, its a good possibility the primary clutch is sticking, take it apart and clean it out good.You can also get softer springs so it engages at a lower RPM. Your belt could also be worn down, check that.

Oscar will probly chime in and give you link to parts..You can port it out, cut the eye brows, un hook the governor etc..And if you put a 17 tooth on the front you will gain some speed, it may lose some acceleration. but the tav helps that.

 

[fast stang15]

hey ya i have cleaned it it did not help but i was wondering if i should replace the flywheel thing inside the clutch. if u go here http://www.gokartsupply.com/asymapp.htm and scroll down to where it says 3/4" bore driver parts breakdown, look at the diagram right under it. I think it the part that is listed #5 that is bad.

 

[crazycart]

That also could be it, is it an old clutch? Hows the belt?

 

[fast stang15]

i dont know how old it is it is a mini chopper that my uncle gave me i know it is a least 3 years old. the belt looks fine i guess.

 

[fast stang15]

also how do i take off the governor?

 

[crazycart]

This is a flathead correct? If so, this thread should help you with taking off the gov. You can disable it without removing it, but it isnt reccomended because at higher rpm the pieces can fly apart and wreck the internals of your engine.
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1130&highlight=governor

 

[fast stang15]

no it is a 5horse tecumseh power sport.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Did you pack the front pulley with greases after cleaning it? The power sport is a OHV engine, keep the rpms under 5000 and you should be ok.

 

[fast stang15]

yes i put grease in it.i think it is wore down cause i can see wear marks. does any one have pics of a new one. and i made a spacer so that it doesnt hav 2 expand as far and that helped some. any more advice is welcome

 

[fast stang15]

ok also my engine is a tecumseh 5hp is their any performance mod that i can do? I already have exhaust! if you all know of any links or websites that would be great.

and if i put a 17 tooth sprocket on the front would it be a big difference from my 11 tooth i have now. it has a 54 tooth on the back. Thanks for any advice.

 

[MDMike]

If you change the front sprocket Bigger it will give you more top end -- Less power off the line, There is a speed calulator here on the site, click up top "DIY Go Karts", then look towards the bottom on the left.

 

[MDMike]

If you go to big, you will burn the clutch though!

 

[fast stang15]

ok wat about performance

 

[pickledchang]

you could always try the "ghetto turbocharger" performance mod. only a few have tried it and i guess its given some good results. looking to try it myself.

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1354&highlight=ghetto

http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1446&highlight=ghetto

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Also there will always be a noticeable delay between the belt spooling up and grabbing about half a second on my machine.

 

[fast stang15]

k thanks it just never did do this before.

 

[fast stang15]

can anyone put some websites or links 4 performance parts?

 

[fast stang15]

Any help?

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

The only tecumpseh performance parts made are for the 10/11hp flathead.