Tillotson 212E needs torque converter

[darhockey94]

Hi all,

I'm very new to the small motor and go kart world. I have a project and chose the Tillotson 212E mainly for my buddy to run circuitry from it. The 212E readily exceeds 9hp and almost every 30-series torque converter is rated for less than 8hp. The 212E has a 3/4" shaft which the 40-series (rated 8-18hp) won't fit without an adapter. I'm hoping to put it together without a kit. I'd appreciate any input.

Thanks!

 

[panchothedog]

Welcome to the forum. You will do fine with a 30 series torque converter. They
will withstand a LOT more than 8 hp. I am using 30's on 3 different karts and one mini bike, with built engines from 9 hp to about 16 hp. No problems.