Newb here trying to figure out what I have here...

[TimmyStank73]

So i bought a used, beat up go kart for cheap, in order to salvage as many parts as i can for a go kart build. Can anybody tell me exactly what i have here, and if its any good to use. I'm not trying to build a race kart, just for fun. By the way, I'm pretty sure its a torque converter, but I have no idea if its good for use still.

 

[souperman000]

Yup, you've got a TC there, although it looks pretty rusted out.

Have a look at this thread for how to clean it: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7332

to the forum!

 

[OzFab]

Add a chain & you have a complete set

 

[TimmyStank73]

Thanks guys. So if I clean it up it will work fine? Again, I'm sorry for the beginner-ness...(question) I run the "large" pulley from the engine shaft to the "small" pulley via the belt. That drives the small axle with the 12 tooth sprocket, that in turn has the large 54-60tooth sprocket that attaches to the axle, to drive the kart?????

 

[OzFab]

Wrong way around; the smaller pulley (currently in two pieces) goes on the engine shaft, the larger pulley & the small sprocket are connected via a shaft that runs through the housing on the left.

 

[B man]

Works like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pptnRGTH_XA


Except you have a Jackshaft.

 

[TimmyStank73]

Thanks guys!! I'll post a picture of my badass gokart when I'm done, haha.

 

[landuse]

You will not be able to use the belt that you have there. It is not made for TC'sand will not work properly. Determine what TC you have, and then look at the chart to see what belt you will need to order.

Comet identification, installation and belts
http://www.gokartsupply.com/identify.htm
http://www.gokartsupply.com/tcbelts.htm