Kaptain Krunch
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For a kart like that a centrifugal clutch is really not ideal, i would highly suggest buying a Torque converter.
Power max 16hp clutch?
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Yes you are pretty close I got 57 inches for my rear tire circumference. I got the chain to stop popping off it still makes a popping noise what I did was I put a belt tension on from a car, on their and it seems to be working pretty good. I can't wait for the new clutch to get in.
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On another note, maybe you guys can answer this question for me?
When we start the kart and the kart is idling it is always rolling. I'm thinking this is because of the clutch being a small max 8HP and the engine is always engaging the clutch being a 16HP?
Is that the case? Well it stop when I get my bigger clutch in or is it something else?
If I push my foot on the brake to stop it from moving the engine dies.
When we start the kart and the kart is idling it is always rolling. I'm thinking this is because of the clutch being a small max 8HP and the engine is always engaging the clutch being a 16HP?
Is that the case? Well it stop when I get my bigger clutch in or is it something else?
If I push my foot on the brake to stop it from moving the engine dies.
anderkart
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Usualy this is caused by your engines Idle speed set too fast, or that clutch could be defective. Have you tried oiling the clutchs bushing?
The hp rating of your old clutch shouldnt make any diference in its engagement rpm. Most non-racing clutchs usualy engauge somewhere around 2000rpm.
Your MiniCup clutch has serveral diferent replacement springs avalible to change its engagement/lockup speed to your choice of anywere between around 2000 to 4000rpm.
The hp rating of your old clutch shouldnt make any diference in its engagement rpm. Most non-racing clutchs usualy engauge somewhere around 2000rpm.
Your MiniCup clutch has serveral diferent replacement springs avalible to change its engagement/lockup speed to your choice of anywere between around 2000 to 4000rpm.
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The engine idle speed is set to its lowest setting before the engine will die. No I have not tried oiling the clutchs bushing.
How and where is this done?
What type of oil do I use?
How and where is this done?
What type of oil do I use?
anderkart
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Has this clutch always had this problem or did it slowly develop/worsen over time?
Does it sound/seem like the engine is idling slowly/normally?
The reason I ask this is you probably have no tachometer for reference and I've ran across engines with a defect that would cause them to die if I attempted to set the idle speed below 2000rpm. In this situation, a perfectly good clutch would give the exact symptoms your describing.
After every hour or so of operation, 3 to 5 drops of motor oil dripped between the drive gear and the retaining bolt/washer at the end of your crank will usualy be sufficient to lubricate the clutchs bushing/bearing. As your oiling, rock the kart back and forth a little so the drum turns. This will help the oil will work its way in.
(be aware that over-oiling can cause the excess oil to work its way into the shoe/drum area causing the clutch to slip)
Without re-lubrication every hour or so of operation the bushing/bearing could possibly be seizing to the shaft and causing your symptoms.
If your chain has ever been ran excessively tight, your clutchs bushing/bearing may have already been damaged. This scenario could possibly explain your curent symptoms too.
Does it sound/seem like the engine is idling slowly/normally?
The reason I ask this is you probably have no tachometer for reference and I've ran across engines with a defect that would cause them to die if I attempted to set the idle speed below 2000rpm. In this situation, a perfectly good clutch would give the exact symptoms your describing.
After every hour or so of operation, 3 to 5 drops of motor oil dripped between the drive gear and the retaining bolt/washer at the end of your crank will usualy be sufficient to lubricate the clutchs bushing/bearing. As your oiling, rock the kart back and forth a little so the drum turns. This will help the oil will work its way in.
(be aware that over-oiling can cause the excess oil to work its way into the shoe/drum area causing the clutch to slip)
Without re-lubrication every hour or so of operation the bushing/bearing could possibly be seizing to the shaft and causing your symptoms.
If your chain has ever been ran excessively tight, your clutchs bushing/bearing may have already been damaged. This scenario could possibly explain your curent symptoms too.
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