new live axel

[lgallagher59]

HI everyone, i am new to go karts, my first was a dead axel. fun kart.
i just got a live axel with 20 inch wheels in the back. i put a new 212 on it with a new 10tooth clutch and 60 tooth sprocket. it will crawl but not go fast and the clutch is smoking. Are the wheels to big and whats the fix? thank you

 

[Nosandwich]

Yes, you either need a much bigger rear sprocket or smaller rear tires.

 

[lgallagher59]

Would a tourque convertor also fix the issue if i want to keep the tires?

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Also when you say much bigger sprocket are we talking 72 fixes it or bigger?

 

[mckutzy]

72t will work, as itll be cheaper then the TC...

Pics??

 

[shadowfocus603]

I'd go with a knockoff tav from eBay. $60 sure but it's a night and day difference

 

[lgallagher59]

Photos

Here is the current set up won’t move and smokes clutch

 

[lgallagher59]

Also anyone tell from photo of the belt is a good tension? I am not sure what people mean by 1/2 inch of play

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I am leaning toward the tourque converter, will I run into any other problems with the sprocket I have on now?

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

That dingo needs a bigger engine. Those came with 8, 9, and 10hp engines. It also needs a torque converter.

Try this. Take the chain off and see how well just the rear axle spins. You might have bad bearings or locked up brakes.

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While your checking the bearing might as well check how well the fronts spin also.

 

[mckutzy]

There is no belt... that is a chain..
The deflection is 1/2"

 

[anickode]

6:1 is awful high gearing for 20" wheels on an off road kart.

If you put a chicomet 30 series/TAV2 on there, it would help massively, otherwise you should be looking at a 7 or 8 to one drive ratio.

Even WITH a TAV2, you should consider upping the gear ratio, but it would at least move.

 

[lgallagher59]

Thank you, the axel spins freely with out the chainI am going to try the tour we converter. Should I also change the ratio? Not trying to race it just have fun.

Is this a dingo?

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Yes it's a dingo. And the trailer hitch and the narrow steering support tell me its the larger framed one. Amung a few other tells.

 

[lgallagher59]

So based on it being a dingo with 20 inch tires what is my best sprocket size. Again I am not looking to break any speed records just have fun. And I will be getting the torque converter so please factor that in. Also thank you all for the help.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Those are split sprockets too? Man you are on Easy Street.

 

[lgallagher59]

Hi guys need help I am adding a torque converter index to move this sprocket to the right about an inch and I can’t break free I removed all bolts am I missing a set screw?

 

[B.M.800]

Spray it with some penetrating oil. PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench ect. Some gentle tapping. Be patient with it, dont hulk out on it. Ittle move.

 

[lgallagher59]

Am I missing any set screws I only see the 6 I took the sprocket off and then 4 around the hub is there anything else

 

[landuse]

Am I missing any set screws I only see the 6 I took the sprocket off and then 4 around the hub is there anything else

Jim gave you the answers in your other thread