Please Help!!!

[PShiring]

I am finishing up my first go kart project and ran into an issue. I have a Predator 212 and have a 12t centrifugal clutch and a 60 tooth rear sprocket for a 5:1 gear ratio. I believe my tires are 11.5" tall on a 5" rim. When I start the engine, the clutch engages and the wheels spin without giving throttle. When I try to drive the kart, it starts to go then stops or the clutch doesn't want to engage. I don't think the gearing is the issue, but I don't know. Could it be the throttle needs adjusted? Any advice will
help!! Thank you.

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

Have you lubed the clutch where the shaft goes in it? Does it idle high?

 

[PShiring]

I haven't lubed the clutch yet but I don't see how that would stop it from moving. Isn't 5:1 ratio standard for that size tire and engine? Thanks for the reply.

---------- Post added at 08:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 PM ----------

And I'm not sure, but it does seem to idle pretty high.

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

It's worth a shot, start with the simple stuff, and it will take less than a minute. From what you're describing, there's something wrong with your clutch. Lubing is the simplest thing you can do, plus it'll make it easier to get apart if it don't fix it.

 

[PShiring]

I'll try something tomoroow. Thanks!

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

This is probably and insulting, dumb question that I hope you'll forgive me for asking, but have you checked to make sure the throttle is moving in the right direction?

 

[PShiring]

Lol yes. It accelerates when I push the pedal.

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

Roger that, being the internet and all I had to ask, lol.

 

[PShiring]

I understand

 

[Rail rider]

Start with getting it to idle right, Did you leave a little slack in the chain? Is it a new clutch? Does the throttle return to an idle position?

 

[PShiring]

There is a little slack and it is a new clutch. It does return at far as Incan tell. I wonder if it's idling too high?

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

That wouldn't explain why it won't go when you gas it, but it could be more than one problem.

 

[mckutzy]

Recheck the throttle cable. It almost sounds like it might be pulling a bit or the actual arm isnt at the rest position when you tightened the screw for the cable on the throttle arm.

Howabout some pics.... to see what were dealing with...

 

[PShiring]

I will try to post some tomorrow if I can't figure it out. Last time I couldn't figure out how to on my iPhone.

 

[chancer]

Phone posting
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20169

 

[welder74]

Is the governor still hooked up?

 

[PShiring]

No, I removed the governor.

 

[Rail rider]

No, I removed the governor.

Enjoy your new boat anchor.

 

[chancer]

Enjoy your new boat anchor.

No We all remove the Governor. It'll be fine.

 

[Flyinhillbilly]

Key word is REMOVE