Torque Converter Clarification

[redsox985]

I know this is going to sound dumb, but how exactly do I reset and tension the driven end of my TC properly. I know the cam teeth must hit the buttons, but how many turns? Just enough to engage the cam with the buttons? I'm in need of buttons, a driven spring, driver garter springs, and a belt. I want to make sure I do all of this correctly. For the garter springs, I have the CAT99 weights and do not know their weight but I remember weighing them and I want to estimate about 275g. I do not know what springs to get to run on a stock clone for proper engagement.

Sorry for all of the writing, let me summarize:
1) How to reset driven properly?
2) Garter springs for CAT99 driver weights?
Thanks

 

[Blazkowiez]

The driven spring and weight pack springs from series 30 are compatible. The belt assuming you've converted this will be dependent on measurements of series 30 off of the Comet sizing chart.

As far as winding the driven clutch, honestly it depends on what spring we're using and the unit itself, I do it based on feel my friend, it just needs to be spring loaded, nothing extreme. Sorry I can't give you a more exacting response, if you prefer I can get back to you tomorrow after I've taken one apart and measure what I've done, if I had to guess i'd say between 3/4 and 1 and 1/2 of a full rotation.

 

[redsox985]

Ok, thanks. I just don't want to over tension it and make it too difficult to open correctly. For the weight pack springs, BMI has different engagements at different RPM's for different weight weights. I'll weigh mine when I get back to school on Tuesday. I believe they were in the high 200's when I checked a while back.

 

[Blazkowiez]

Get blue tipped springs.... and thank me for my awesomeness, I must reach 1000!

In all seriousness blue is good if you want typical engagement and are not seeking a stall clutch. Looking forward to seeing some pics of this thing in action!

 

[redsox985]

Once I get this sob running, I'm surely going to run my wallet dry buying gas cause I just wanna drive, I'm tired of building. Too many momentum killing setbacks. Namely the xr100 motor. I really wanted a bike engine.