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Old 05-04-2010, 09:45 PM
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Default Comet 30 torque converter - driver bushing?

I have a Comet 30 converter on my Yerf 3002. The driver clutch started making a horrible noise, which I think I've isolated to a brass bushing deep between the two walls of the pulleys. As far as I can tell, the bushing's duty is to keep the clutch from squeezing to close together, and possibly throwing the belt.

1.) Do I have the right idea as to the purpose of this bushing?

2.) Do I need to have it in there?

3.) Can I get a bushing without buying a new driver clutch? If so, where?

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Old 05-05-2010, 11:39 AM
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That really serves as almost like a bearing. You can buy them from gokartsrus via part number 14699. They are only a few dollars a piece. I usually buy a few since they tend to wear out. When they do wear out, the belt does tend to be a bit more catchy and can create noise.
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gokartsus wants FIFTEEN dollars to ship one bushing - ummmmm....no!
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Old 10-15-2011, 06:11 PM
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Try Tom @ SYCPowersports. American Sportworks offers this bushing as well.
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Old 10-15-2011, 08:09 PM
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A $2.50 brass bushing in 2008 is now $5.95 @BMI!!!!! tells you how much brass is worth now!!!!
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Old 10-15-2011, 09:26 PM
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it's bronze, brass's cheaper cousin.
i got two off ebay for 12 and change shipped.
peace and motor grease, gents
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