torq converter?

[nabisco_12]

What does it do? I was told to get one...

 

[2SlickNick]

Research my friend....... Ask and you might receive, but take some initiative too.

http://www.bmikarts.com/Manuals-How-To-Guides_ep_41.html

 

[nabisco_12]

That's a good read there! I booked marked it thanks! How can I tell what is the best clutch and torq for my application? I hope that if I get a them I hope I can Re use them if I get a bigger motor

I read through and know my clutch is bad, I need a stronger one. The weight of the kart with me and a kid is to much. Also looks like it wasn't taken care of well!

 

[Half-breeder]

What does it do? I was told to get one...

In short... it's a 'clutch system' that takes an initial gearing ratio and converts it to a lower ratio at higher rpms for less torque and more topend/speed, via a set of contracting and collapsing pulleys. So, in shorter layman terms... its an automatic transmission of sorts(hence the 'proper' terminology... a CVT, Continually Variating Transmission).

 

[nabisco_12]

How can I tell or what is a good clutch/ torq set up? I would imagine that a matching set would b better?

 

[landuse]

How can I tell or what is a good clutch/ torq set up? I would imagine that a matching set would b better?

What do you mean by matching set??

 

[nabisco_12]

Is there a clutch I can buy that will work better with a certain torq? Like size and power ratio.... I don't want a clutch to small or a torq to big for the motor...does that make sense? I really appreciate ur help I really don't know!

 

[nabisco_12]

I need to make sure the clutch and torq can handle my big but + 1 kid lol

 

[landuse]

UP to 8HP, you get a 30 series TC. Any HP over that up to 18HP, get a comet 40 series. That is about it, no matter what your size is. Gearing will sort out all the other factors.

 

[qtband]

Can you post a picture of your current setup?

 

[nabisco_12]

Video of kart http://youtu.be/W0YVBvdxTXU
After research I understand I have a bad clutch

Can I effectively use a tc 40 on my 8 horse that way if I do get a bigger motor I can reuse it?

Thank you guys for the support!!!

 

[2SlickNick]

some one swapped TC for CC. sheesh..... Why do we so much of this???

How is the ride with those motorcycle chrome shocks?

 

[nabisco_12]

HUH? it dont drive far it stalls out... bad clutch i think. y would they switch it out the TC for CC?? what shocks should i use?

 

[OzFab]

y would they switch it out the TC for CC??

Your guess is as good as ours; the only good reason anyone can come up with is something goes wrong with the TC &, because they don't know how to fix it, they decide it's "easier" to install a CC; counter intuitive if you ask me... not to mention counter productive...

 

[nabisco_12]

when looking at a TC, what parts would i need for it to be a complete kit with all the parts i need? also i still need a clutch on the motor right? ty!

 

[OzFab]

what you need is a TAV2 kit; this is just one example, I suggest you shop around...

also i still need a clutch on the motor right? ty!

Umm, no, the TC is the clutch...

You haven't done your research, have you...

 

[nabisco_12]

some, there is lots to read and so much time in a day you know?

 

[nabisco_12]

i can read all the stuff and it not click, im a hands on guy and these r parts i never touched.... just help in the right direction this is still confusing to me.... i assumed tc stood for torq converter

 

[landuse]

.... i assumed tc stood for torq converter

Yes it does