Comments on: Using a Centrifugal Clutch and Chain Drive http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/06/26/using-a-centrifugal-clutch-and-chain-drive/ Kartbuilding Blog: Regular Tips & Information on Building Karts Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:15:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Stephen Burke  http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/06/26/using-a-centrifugal-clutch-and-chain-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-1152 Stephen Burke  Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:15:13 +0000 http://blog.kartbuilding.net/archives/15#comment-1152 Hi Anthony, Yes. This clutch will allow the engine to start and run a low revs. Then when you increase the speed of the engine, the kart will take off. This clutch also lets you stop a go kart, and leave the engine running. Hi Anthony,

Yes. This clutch will allow the engine to start and run a low revs. Then when you increase the speed of the engine, the kart will take off.

This clutch also lets you stop a go kart, and leave the engine running.

]]> By: anthony heitger http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/06/26/using-a-centrifugal-clutch-and-chain-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-1151 anthony heitger Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:50:52 +0000 http://blog.kartbuilding.net/archives/15#comment-1151 will this cluch work on a go kart and not take off will this cluch work on a go kart and not take off

]]> By: Stephen Burke  http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/06/26/using-a-centrifugal-clutch-and-chain-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-1052 Stephen Burke  Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:39:13 +0000 http://blog.kartbuilding.net/archives/15#comment-1052 Hi Mark, Yes indeed. You need to lubricate the bushing on the Bell Housing part of the Clutch. This part needs to spin freely on the output shaft of the engine. I would apply some grease and oil. I would recommend applying oil and grease (require a removal) every few days. I tried searching for a Manual/Document but couldn't get one easily. There is some information on the following YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-SAGjUidZs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CfunfQyFes Best of luck Hi Mark,

Yes indeed. You need to lubricate the bushing on the Bell Housing part of the Clutch. This part needs to spin freely on the output shaft of the engine. I would apply some grease and oil. I would recommend applying oil and grease (require a removal) every few days.

I tried searching for a Manual/Document but couldn’t get one easily. There is some information on the following YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-SAGjUidZs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CfunfQyFes

Best of luck

]]> By: mark mechler http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/06/26/using-a-centrifugal-clutch-and-chain-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-928 mark mechler Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:48:28 +0000 http://blog.kartbuilding.net/archives/15#comment-928 ive recently purchased a used go cart ( manko product). and ive installed a new centrifugul clutch.. am now aware that it needs lubrication ... is there a photo I can go to to show where to apply the oil.. do I need to remove clutch to do so ??? Thanks for any help you can give. MM ive recently purchased a used go cart ( manko product). and ive installed a new centrifugul clutch.. am now aware that it needs lubrication … is there a photo I can go to to show where to apply the oil.. do I need to remove clutch to do so ??? Thanks for any help you can give.
MM

]]> By: Stephen Burke  http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/06/26/using-a-centrifugal-clutch-and-chain-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-682 Stephen Burke  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:26:44 +0000 http://blog.kartbuilding.net/archives/15#comment-682 Hi Will, First, I'm not sure if moped clutches are meant to be run in a oil bath (considered wet clutches). I tried this once, and I had to keep applying oil to the clutch, as it smoked and burnt out quick. Anyways, regarding your question: If there is a keyway/groove in the engine shaft, then you could file/cut a matching groove in the moped clutch. See Step 1 on the top left of the following image: http://kartbuilding.net/Lawnmower_Powered_Wooden_Go-Kart_Plans/JPG-Plans-Metric/Drawing-14_Rear-Axle-Assembly-3.jpg (this shows where you can drill a 5mm hole into the moped clutch, and using a file square it out. Therefore it will be able to accept a square key (piece of 5mm plate steel cut to size). If there is no keyway on the engine shaft, it would be quickest to weld the clutch to the engine's output shaft. It worked perfect for me, however I did have to grind off the weld with an angle grinder to take the clutch off. Best of luck with it. -steve Hi Will,

First, I’m not sure if moped clutches are meant to be run in a oil bath (considered wet clutches). I tried this once, and I had to keep applying oil to the clutch, as it smoked and burnt out quick.

Anyways, regarding your question:
If there is a keyway/groove in the engine shaft, then you could file/cut a matching groove in the moped clutch. See Step 1 on the top left of the following image: http://kartbuilding.net/Lawnmower_Powered_Wooden_Go-Kart_Plans/JPG-Plans-Metric/Drawing-14_Rear-Axle-Assembly-3.jpg
(this shows where you can drill a 5mm hole into the moped clutch, and using a file square it out. Therefore it will be able to accept a square key (piece of 5mm plate steel cut to size).

If there is no keyway on the engine shaft, it would be quickest to weld the clutch to the engine’s output shaft. It worked perfect for me, however I did have to grind off the weld with an angle grinder to take the clutch off.

Best of luck with it.
-steve

]]> By: will http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/06/26/using-a-centrifugal-clutch-and-chain-drive/comment-page-1/#comment-677 will Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:22:13 +0000 http://blog.kartbuilding.net/archives/15#comment-677 how would you fit a moped clutch on the engine bore once you have drilled it out? should it be welded or some kind of screw inserted? how would you fit a moped clutch on the engine bore once you have drilled it out? should it be welded or some kind of screw inserted?

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