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Hey guys my name is Francisco. I recently bought a project go kart with a Tecumseh formula 5HP engine in it for $50. I was riding it yesterday and them something sounds like theres a rock scrambling around in the clutch are and it only geta worse as RPM goes higher and them the car jerks a little. Im thinking its the clutch. What do you guys think?
 

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Cizko_MK6 said:
Hey guys my name is Francisco. I recently bought a project go kart with a Tecumseh formula 5HP engine in it for $50. I was riding it yesterday and them something sounds like theres a rock scrambling around in the clutch are and it only geta worse as RPM goes higher and them the car jerks a little. Im thinking its the clutch. What do you guys think?
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It sounds like your clutch. What type is it? A centrifugal clutch or a torque converter. I am assuming a centrifugal clutch.

Posy some pics of the clutch itself
 
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:welcome2: glad you made it! We can help with your problem, but we are gonna need some pics and a video of the clutch working (with sound) to better diagnose your problem. It kinda sounds like the brass bushing is wore out and letting the bell cocktail sideways, creating a high squeal, sometimes clinking noise... BUT I can rule that out with a pic of the clutch..... :thumbsup:
 
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:smiley_omg: That sure is one of a kind..... Whatha?? Hmmmm.. Ok... Just looks weird..... :lolgoku:
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Maybe.....but just think about it. ....other than the danger of of a burn....or chain injury ... (without a guard. ...) is there a better place for an engine?

EDIT: I would stop short of " One of a kind".....but it's definatly a modified 2 seater.....the tip-off is the foot rest on the passenger side. ........
 
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Doesn't look like anything is missing. If you're referring to the 4 holes in the side of the engine, that's there to attach parts needed for other engine applications.
That's a Hilliard clutch. Good stuff!
Do you know if the governor has been removed? Can you get a pic of the throttle controls at the carb?
 
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I didnt know if there was a part missing on the clutch. Yea ill take a picture and post it on here. Im trying to find a way to post a clup of what it sounds like.


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I had a sound like that and could have sworn it came from the clutch side. Turned out to be a nut rattling in the housing around the flywheel. I didn't catch it in time and it put a hole in the block! Be careful!
 
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Gotcha!! Ill have to check it out but like he said, it sounds like its coming from the clutch but it might be something else


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