which Torque Converter for a Wisconsin AKN engine?

[Hebert1001]

can anyone recommend a torque converter for this bolt arrangment? The top two (red bolts) are closer together than the bottom two.

 

[madprofessor]

What's the diameter of that shaft, 5/8", 3/4", 1" ?............. 40 series torque converter set without the backplate is likely your best bet, you just order it with the correct size driver clutch for your motor shaft. Then you have to make a jackshaft for the driven pulley, mounted at the correct belt distance from the driver clutch. The 40 series are rated to at least 13hp.

 

[Hebert1001]

thanks, it is 1 inch

 

[madprofessor]

Here's a good example of the 40 series without a backplate, you just mount the driver on your shaft and mount a 3/4" (my choice, use what size you like) jackshaft where the belt fits across the driver and driven correctly, see link below. I've used Jeremywell Industries a lot, really like them.
40 Series Torque Converter Kit Clutch Pulley 1" Driver 3/4" Driven 8 t – Jeremywell (jeremywellindustry.com)
3/4" Keyed Shaft | 400134-** | BMI Karts And Parts
UCP204-12 Pillow Block Bearing 3/4" Bore 2 Bolt Solid Base (2PCS) – Jeremywell (jeremywellindustry.com)
3/4" Bore Double Split Shaft Collar Black Oxide Set Screw Style (4 PCS – Jeremywell (jeremywellindustry.com)
Scroll to the bottom of the page on this link to read a good page about TC's. You'll pass a drawn diagram of a 40 series setup on the way down, very good guide...............Comet Drive Belts | Comet Torque Converter Belts | Go Kart Belts (gokartsupply.com)

 

[Denny]

You got the best advice your going to get here.

 

[Hebert1001]

Here's a good example of the 40 series without a backplate, you just mount the driver on your shaft and mount a 3/4" (my choice, use what size you like) jackshaft where the belt fits across the driver and driven correctly, see link below. I've used Jeremywell Industries a lot, really like them.
40 Series Torque Converter Kit Clutch Pulley 1" Driver 3/4" Driven 8 t – Jeremywell (jeremywellindustry.com)
3/4" Keyed Shaft | 400134-** | BMI Karts And Parts
UCP204-12 Pillow Block Bearing 3/4" Bore 2 Bolt Solid Base (2PCS) – Jeremywell (jeremywellindustry.com)
3/4" Bore Double Split Shaft Collar Black Oxide Set Screw Style (4 PCS – Jeremywell (jeremywellindustry.com)
Scroll to the bottom of the page on this link to read a good page about TC's. You'll pass a drawn diagram of a 40 series setup on the way down, very good guide...............Comet Drive Belts | Comet Torque Converter Belts | Go Kart Belts (gokartsupply.com)

thanks, great info