Just built a live axle go kart with 145/80/6 tires/wheels a 60t axle sprocket and a 30 series torque converter with a 10t sprocket and #41 chain running a 6.5hp predator engine. Also have a 6" disc brake setup. The wheels seem to spin fine when the kart is up on jack stands but I can't seem to get enough torque to properly propel the kart on the ground. The sprocket and wheels are keyed into the axle and I am using locking collars. Any ideas? Thanks
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qtband
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When checking it on jackstands, does the driver and driven open & close?
anickode
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Can you read underneath and snap a pic of the other side of the axle sprocket?
The gearing seems fine. Is something binding? Are there any tough spots when turning the tyres by hand?
When I sit on the kart and press the gas pedal, the rear driven pulley spins but the chain doesn't hook up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztZtJ68cU9Q
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Soon after posting this video, I figured out my lame mistake
When I assemble the TC I knew that I needed the 10T sprocket but somehow the 12T sprocket ended up on there. I went to check the extra sprocket (that I thought was a 12T) to see if there was any way possible it can go on backwards and I realized my error. Thanks for all the responses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztZtJ68cU9Q
---------- Post added at 09:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:26 PM ----------
Soon after posting this video, I figured out my lame mistake
When I assemble the TC I knew that I needed the 10T sprocket but somehow the 12T sprocket ended up on there. I went to check the extra sprocket (that I thought was a 12T) to see if there was any way possible it can go on backwards and I realized my error. Thanks for all the responses
mckutzy
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Something is seriously wrong.... DONT CONTINUE RUNNING TILL WE FIGURE THIS OUT....
Are the TC sprocket and axle sprocket the same chain type, aswell as the chain itself is the same as the sprockets?......
It really sounds like the TC sprocket is NOT the same type as the chain/rear sprocket.... Hence the rasping of the chain....
Edit: I see we posted at the same time.....
Are the TC sprocket and axle sprocket the same chain type, aswell as the chain itself is the same as the sprockets?......
It really sounds like the TC sprocket is NOT the same type as the chain/rear sprocket.... Hence the rasping of the chain....
Edit: I see we posted at the same time.....
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