Michael99
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Ok thanks.
Swapping Engine in yerf dog? Plz help
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Michael99
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All of my thanks goes to firemanjim, it's id, and fabromam. Thank you guys alot
firemanjim
Just kartin' around....
Getting and giving advice is what DIYGK is all about....
OzFab
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What he said ^^Michael99
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Can somebody send me a link to the whole jack shaft and clutch mounting plate I'll need for this bigger motor?
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Michael99
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Wait does it come with this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clutch-Moun...255?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3385ae3b3f
Or do I need to buy one separately, or can I use the one I have, and does that link have the right size
Or do I need to buy one separately, or can I use the one I have, and does that link have the right size
OzFab
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It's built into the backing plate. It's not shown (in pics of any of their TCs) but, the sprocket goes on the same shaft as the driven clutch, which is mounted to the backplate.
Does this help explain it?
Does this help explain it?
I got mine from http://www.bulletlines.com/GTC-Comet-Torque-Converters-s/44.htm
(well.. ebay, ah you know
)
And, it was really cheap although I must admit I got a 3/4" version..
the 1" isn't much more though if you find an auction to bid on
(ebay #231089056403 for example or #331061012128)
So with a little patience you can have one for just a little over a hundred.
No additional jackshaft is needed, it already has a jackshaft for the driven, inkl the driver sprocket.
'sid
(well.. ebay, ah you know
)And, it was really cheap although I must admit I got a 3/4" version..
the 1" isn't much more though if you find an auction to bid on
(ebay #231089056403 for example or #331061012128)
So with a little patience you can have one for just a little over a hundred.
No additional jackshaft is needed, it already has a jackshaft for the driven, inkl the driver sprocket.
'sid
Michael99
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Ok thanks didn't no they were built *in
KartFab
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If I were doing this, the next two things I would do would be:
1) Find out how tall the engine is, then have my biggest/fattest buddy jump on the back of the kart to see how far down the springs will go. Will this clear the engine?
2) Find out what the engine block mounting hole dimensions are. Should be the width and length between holes. Will this fit on your current plate? I almost want to say the added WIDTH could be an issue.
There's only one way to find out if this is going to work; pull up the users manual and a tape measure, then grab your fat friend.
1) Find out how tall the engine is, then have my biggest/fattest buddy jump on the back of the kart to see how far down the springs will go. Will this clear the engine?
2) Find out what the engine block mounting hole dimensions are. Should be the width and length between holes. Will this fit on your current plate? I almost want to say the added WIDTH could be an issue.
There's only one way to find out if this is going to work; pull up the users manual and a tape measure, then grab your fat friend.
I have just skimmed through the thread, but that TC is rated for 8HP, no matter what their website says. It is a copy of a comet 30 series. It will be able to handle 9HP, but you will go through belts pretty fast
Michael99
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Then what should I use?
The only real option you have is a comet 40 series TC, which is rated up to 18HP. It is a lot more expensive than the other one, but it handles the power better.
Because it is expensive, and if you don't want to spend the money, you could use the other one you had linked, but I would gear a bit lower to make sure you don't go through belts so fast. A genuine comet 30 series would be able to handle 9HP much better than a knock off though
Michael99
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The comet 40 is what I was going to get oh I guess that link is like a remake or something I thought it was a comet 40 but I guess not oh it's just a replacement for one I typed comet 40 in and got that. Oh we'll just have to spend a lol bit more money on one. Thanks for noticing
A comet 40 series will not have a backing plate
OzFab
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Hold up Paul: True, the units in the links are not 40 series but, if you look at the link Michael posted, it has a choice of 3/4" bore or 1" bore; the 1" bore are rated to 13hp; the same applies for the ones I posted...
Perhaps GTC decided to incorporate a low end 40 series into the Tav2 design
Perhaps GTC decided to incorporate a low end 40 series into the Tav2 design
Maybe....but it would be the first that I hear about it. You do get 1" bore 30 series as well. There have been so many misleading adverts regarding TC ratings, that it is best to take them with a pinch of salt
I can't find the thread now, but I remember a few years ago there was an issue with GTC not being too truthfull
Michael99
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So can I get the one I was originally going to get with 1" bore or what how can I reduce size on photos so I can upload them I want to show before and afters I am my ipad
OzFab
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Being that the 420cc Predator is 13hp, you'll prabably be safe; the worst that will happen is you'll chew belts a bit quicker...
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