Tuff Torq 3 Speed???

[bmbillups]

Would I be aple to use this tuff Torq 3 speed transmission? The link is here.

http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=1-2950&catname=powerTrans

It will be a 10th Honda engine.

Thanks for all the help!!!

 

[Doc Sprocket]

I'm doubtful that it's up to the task. The data says it's originally for a self-propelled mower- not even a lawn tractor, but mower. It's small, light, and cheap. I would suspect it's not very well built an most certainly is built with cheesy bushings instead of bearings. I'd avoid it.

 

[Justin9]

what he said agove and the fact it only has 1/2" axles... not going to cut it...

It is really odd there isn't something out there that would work and be sufficient out of the box for us karters...

 

[bmbillups]

Thanks for the advice. Do you guys know of any transmissions available or something I can build for around 30-40bucks? Anything like riding lawnmower transmission. Iv heard of people doing this how would it work?

 

[Justin9]

Mower transmissions can be used but they have to be rebuilt to handle go kart speeds, in my opinion, not worth it.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Don't give up on the tranny idea yet. From what I understand there are a few models of mower tranny that can be made suitable for kart use with minimal modification. As I understand it, the Peerless 700 is one such tranny. If you were to sandbag over on a lawnmower racing forum or two, you should be able to amass more useful information than we can offer on that topic. I will caution you against signing up and posting on one such forum, as they get downright snotty over there if they find out you're planning a "recreational" build. The only thing they will allow is spec-built racing mowers for sanctioned events. Don't ask. Chers!