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11-13-2011, 07:45 PM
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Jackshaft/Gearing/Ratio HELLPPP
Hi guys, I need all you gokart veteran advice, I am very new to gokarts and been reading some thread and that I think i will have a similer problem with my gokart project with over heating the clutch I just purchase a 10tooth clutch and it will be connected to a 40tooth axle sproket I need to know if this will work with out any problems? Also if i was gonna go with a jackshaft what would be the benefits and best in and out jackshaft sprokets tooth count? Dont realy wonna head to the jackshaft just yet i wonna work with what i got now. One more thing need help in the ratio calculations don't know anything about ratios. All advice will be greatly appreciated
I have a 13hp Honda a 14" tire..... 
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11-13-2011, 08:49 PM
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What size (weight) is your go kart? if it's anything larger than a small yard kart and it's NOT driven on mostly flat ground I don't know of a centrifical type clutch that's going to survive unless you've got a mega-dollar/racing type one. 13 hp is really big for that type clutch, is your new clutch for a 1" crank shaft?There are many sprocket ratio charts on the internet. Right now your ratio is :4.00 all torque with no speed. Post some pic's it'll help us out. As for a jack shaft- usually used when a chain or belt needs to be re-directed on the kart or there's not a clear run for them.
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11-13-2011, 09:37 PM
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This is the kart i got for free, the motor i don't have a actual picture of it but it is similar to the one attached, got it for $80 and still has the governor. The clutch is a 1" bore 10tooth the axle is a 1"bore 40tooth with #40/41 chain? I don't mind 25mph or less its just for slow trailing with my daughters. May i add this is a budget build i have many metal scraps that i can fabricate i will eventually will turn it into a 2 seater and the most weight that will probably be on it is 300lbs. My main concern with It if i will have any issues with it like the over heating with the engine and clutch.
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11-14-2011, 11:21 AM
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It'll work!! 25mph is probably a good guess on top speed with your gearing, you shouldn't have overheating issues with the weight of the kart or your combined weight. Good luck with it!
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11-14-2011, 04:53 PM
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11-23-2011, 10:55 AM
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Centrifical/friction clutches run hot-Blueing on the outer parts would indicate too hot. running wide open for several minutes helps cool them down.Have you actually drove it yet? Slow driving and getting on/off the gas a lot-will cause it to stay hot- air moving past it is it's only cooling.
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11-23-2011, 04:54 PM
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