What is the best way to go. to use a jack-shaft or not. I have a yerf dog I am thinking of putting a 13hp engine on it. I see torque Converter kits that don't use a jack-shaft for up to 16hp engines. I am concerned about twisting the backing plate under high torque situations. What do ya'll think?
use a Jackshaft or not
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Kartorbust
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Some 40 series have back plates some don't. Technically those do have jackshafts, driver pulley to driven, driven rides on the jackshaft with the sprocket. It's not a bad idea to have the jackshaft to be supported by extra bearings. The back plate just makes it a lot easier for belt alignment so you do not stretch the belt too much either.
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