Don't know if you did anything with the chain yet but look at what they call "half links". I just converted my grandsons minibike and I needed to lengthen the chain by 1/2 link. They work great. Nice series BTW. You get it done without a lot of wasted air time.
catfisher420 can’t put spacers beneath because of the engine adjustment bolt and he can’t take a link out because it’s an awkward between the links spot
When I was a kid, I bought a used minibike...and it had a torque converter on it.That little 5 horse went 40 mph ! and it would constantly adjust to the terrain...I had a blast.
Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.
Have you tried buying a half link? I had the same problem with the go kart frame I bought, the location of the engine mount and sprocket made it impossible to get rid of the slack by cutting the chain, so I made a half link by hammering a spare link; but I would recommend buying a half link at a store, any hardware store should have them, I even saw one at my local Menards...
+ can you shim up the motor? I noticed your mounting system was pretty cool, but couldn't tell if there is a way for you to add shim to raise the motor. thanks Rich
Was my thought as soon as he mentioned the clearance issues on the bolts of the sprocket haven't finished the video but that chain is real loose. I was thinking why not space the engine a little higher. I didn't watch the next video yet but they should be twice the power and twice the speed basically.
Wow! This video got many more views than I thought it would. Thanks for watching! I've since converted this go kart to an electric go kart and its faster than ever! Be sure to check out my playlist on the entire build process!
Does the drive and driven pulleys have to be mounted that way? I just picked up a trike from the 1970s that had a converter setup on it but the driven pulley is mounted opposite of the drive from how yours is (no belt- doesn’t run yet)
Torque converter substitution is not for the faint of heart. There are lots of spacing and alignment issues. Simple clutches can be had down to 15 bucks, if you shop around. Torque converters are better, when done right.
if you dont want to take out a link in the chain you can also put shims or washers under the engine to rise it up to get more clearence and slack out of your chain all at the same time
You need to use the sliding motor mount plate, you could’ve left the seat in the position it was originally designed to fit. These plates either come in standard setting or a 15° tilt forward.
As for the chain tention install a plastic pulley wheel with a bolt and a bracket on the bottom with a a slotted piece of metal so u can ajust the chain by moving the pulley wheel
Might be a stupid question but is there any way I can get a kit like that but works for a belt driven go kart? I can't change the pulley off my rear axle things are welded and pressed into place
Install another small sprocket below the chain to take up the slack. You can even get fancy and spring load the tensioner sprocket to keep the chain tight but also give you the ability to more easily re-seat the chain in the event it jumps off or breaks
i had a go kart when i was a kid, with such a bad clutch that it wouldn't engage unless you sprayed wd40 in it.. and it would only move for a little before the wd40 would burn up, so i would drive around the parking lot one handed spraying my clutch and driving at the same time haha
get a 1/2 link for the chain. if that is a new chain, you will be able most likely have a enough stretch in the new chain to remove a whole link. good luck. i myself would get a 1/2 link and use a chain stretcher to make putting the con link easily. dan t. palm springs, ca.
hey, what did you do with your governor? i followeres the way you by passed your govenor. but im wandering if you pushed all the way back, or just mount it down were it doent do anything
Hey buddy, that was a good video. I wanted to know your chain specification that you have used. Length in terms of pitches basically and the pitch of the same. Ty in advance.
Just an after thought, rotate the CVT mounting plate counter-clockwise to the next set of engine mount holes, if that takes out too much slack then move your engine back slightly.
Hey man how are you. We spoke a while back when I asked you how to wrap my roof and how to remove the antenna. Thanks for all your help. You made it easier. Now I have another question though... I'm installing the auxiliary golf r/clubsport radiator on my car. I was wondering if you've ever had your front bumper off and seen how they connect it into the cooling system. Or perhaps you could send me some photos if you have time? I know you're busy as a medical student since I'm in the same boat but that would be very helpful. I'm also located in long island. I recognize the centerreach, Selden area. Are you on golfmk7?
Navindra Ramharack never had my front bumper off although it's actually at the shop right now getting worked on. I am on golf mk7 but I haven't been using it in a long time.
i just installed a series 30 clutch and torque converter on my little cousins kart. The belt mostly just slips on the clutch. It won't do more than a few mph and doesn't go anywhere at the slightest incline. I've tried all 3 pre sets and everything else i can think of. I can see the clutch start to squeeze, but it still doesn't grab the belt. The belt came new with the kit. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks.
Here’s what you do. Add a welded plate that extends via four routed 2” slide holes next plate also four slide holes only oriented 90 degrees to your first sliders four more holes to mount your motor. Now you have a universal slide plate. Remember, if you can’t get it perfect, make it adjustable.
All you have to do is cut the metal that sitting on the frame that's holding your axle cut it straight at the bottom rite where it sits on frame grind it real good and weld it back that'll pull your chain back so you're literally moving your axle back....that fixes your problem of not being able to move motor forward!..or raiae it with spacers
Refit the torque converter at a higher angle using different mounting holes to fix to the engine then move your engine back to normal position to sort front rear balance and chain tension.
I’m not sure if anybody’s answering your question or not but just take a link out of your chain but technically you would have to take two links out to put a master link back in.
U can put a roller wheel which is small enough and drill a hole in between the chain and the Cvt and nut bolt the wheel with a bearing that would allow u to adjust the chain as u want but it should be adjustable like a chain sprocket as u might get an idea of what I am trying to say I'm not a technical guy hope u get it nice video though about the Cvt even I'm learning a lot from your video and by looking at some others.
excuse but Ventolino the drive or called semi front pulley is not mounted on the contrary, the conical part should stay inside in contact with the belt
Just a stupid question, has anyone ever taken two torque converters and run them in series, run the one on the engine, feeding into another one, then into the axle, would that just use up all of the engine power, Just a thought I'm trying to figure out without spending the money to test the idea, I don't have a kart yet.
Don't know if you did anything with the chain yet but look at what they call "half links". I just converted my grandsons minibike and I needed to lengthen the chain by 1/2 link. They work great. Nice series BTW. You get it done without a lot of wasted air time.
Raise the engine with spacers too tighten the chain. OR just take a link out of the chain!
catfisher420 can’t put spacers beneath because of the engine adjustment bolt and he can’t take a link out because it’s an awkward between the links spot
@@farmboysteve3295 they make half links
When I was a kid, I bought a used minibike...and it had a torque converter on it.That little 5 horse went 40 mph ! and it would constantly adjust to the terrain...I had a blast.
Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.
Have you tried buying a half link? I had the same problem with the go kart frame I bought, the location of the engine mount and sprocket made it impossible to get rid of the slack by cutting the chain, so I made a half link by hammering a spare link; but I would recommend buying a half link at a store, any hardware store should have them, I even saw one at my local Menards...
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can you shim up the motor?
I noticed your mounting system was pretty cool, but couldn't tell if there is a way for you to add shim to raise the motor. thanks Rich
double the engine mount washers so engine goes little higher and the chain will be tight 👍🏼
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Good idea !!
Was my thought as soon as he mentioned the clearance issues on the bolts of the sprocket haven't finished the video but that chain is real loose. I was thinking why not space the engine a little higher. I didn't watch the next video yet but they should be twice the power and twice the speed basically.
i try something like you said nd motor didn't want to start
You probably have it all worked out by now but if you don't all you need to do is raise the engine and it will take the slack out of the chain.
Wow! This video got many more views than I thought it would. Thanks for watching! I've since converted this go kart to an electric go kart and its faster than ever! Be sure to check out my playlist on the entire build process!
Move ur engine UP. to tighten the chain. custom build so you can adjust the chain tightness!
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zed4me what kind of engine are you using
Wheere you bougth the CVT transmision?
Hey man do you happen to know if this torque converter will work on the Honda gx200 engine?
Hey mate what size is the engine shaft 19mm ?? I’m looking into one I am but is 3/4 the same as 19mm ?
Hey Zed, I didn't check all the comments but I was wondering if you could raise the engine a little to help tighten the chain.
Does the drive and driven pulleys have to be mounted that way? I just picked up a trike from the 1970s that had a converter setup on it but the driven pulley is mounted opposite of the drive from how yours is (no belt- doesn’t run yet)
Hi Zed. Does go Kart need differential. Is is easy enough to turn without it?
How about boring out the holes for the engine mount or just making new ones further ahead?
Torque converter substitution is not for the faint of heart. There are lots of spacing and alignment issues. Simple clutches can be had down to 15 bucks, if you shop around. Torque converters are better, when done right.
where did you get the go cart chassis from? (and where did you get the converter?)
When you took off your old clutch did your new torque converter have any teeth for the chain
Normally a wheel pulley straight to engine pulley. This adds one extra wheel so three wheels?
Chain looks fine go ride it! I put a cvt on a race kart years ago and what a blast it was!!
I just finished the very same conversion on my kart ... The 212 cc and torque converter make a huge difference ...Thanks for sharing .
shawn mcintyre im from india can u tell me how can i get this torque converter in india though any websites
if you dont want to take out a link in the chain you can also put shims or washers under the engine to rise it up to get more clearence and slack out of your chain all at the same time
What seat brackets did you use for the go-kart I have the same go-kart can't find the right brackets
Dont you need any kind of clutch with this CVT torque converter?
You need to use the sliding motor mount plate, you could’ve left the seat in the position it was originally designed to fit. These plates either come in standard setting or a 15° tilt forward.
Hello, where did you purchase the product? Can you share the link please?
As for the chain tention install a plastic pulley wheel with a bolt and a bracket on the bottom with a a slotted piece of metal so u can ajust the chain by moving the pulley wheel
Yes that would be a great piece of work as there would not be any chassis to cut and the chain would be adjustable..
Washers as spacers on engine mount would help tighten the chain - in case anyone else has this issue. :)
You might be able to get a half link for the chain which might help to reduce the play you have.
Try sliding a 1/4 thick plate under the engine raising it up should take out some of the slack
I would check that Nyloc nut holding the driven clutch to the shaft,it does not look tight
Might be a stupid question but is there any way I can get a kit like that but works for a belt driven go kart? I can't change the pulley off my rear axle things are welded and pressed into place
What about a tensioner pully like a car engine serpentine belt or spring and pully onto bottom of chain motor bike?
which motor mount are you using. I seem to be having clearance issues between air filter and tire so i need a mount to raise motor.
Sorry the mount came with the kart so idk. You can get spacers instead of a new mount though
Does the drive pulley act like a centrifugal clutch? If not, how does it work?
is it torque conveter or CVT transmission?
Install another small sprocket below the chain to take up the slack. You can even get fancy and spring load the tensioner sprocket to keep the chain tight but also give you the ability to more easily re-seat the chain in the event it jumps off or breaks
Shorten the chain and move the engine back. You also can raise the height on the engine on the mounting plate.
You can get a little more clearance if you raise the engine on it's mounts just s little if forward travel is maxed-out.
i had a go kart when i was a kid, with such a bad clutch that it wouldn't engage unless you sprayed wd40 in it.. and it would only move for a little before the wd40 would burn up, so i would drive around the parking lot one handed spraying my clutch and driving at the same time haha
get a 1/2 link for the chain. if that is a new chain, you will be able most likely have a enough stretch in the new chain to remove a whole link. good luck. i myself would get a 1/2 link and use a chain stretcher to make putting the con link easily. dan t. palm springs, ca.
hey, what did you do with your governor? i followeres the way you by passed your govenor. but im wandering if you pushed all the way back, or just mount it down were it doent do anything
Just mounted it so that it wasn't engaged
oh ok, yes, but which direction did you mount it? did you push it towards the kill switch or pull it back towards the carb?
TheGamingMustard I don't remember, I put it somewhere in the middle, you can feel when its engaged and when it isn't.
ahh thank you.
You could put a longer chain to move the engine forward for better clearance.
good night, how does the gearbox know when to turn if there is no gear?
from rpm?
Hasnt it increased weight of the kart significantly? Why'd u not just replace the clutch?
Significantly? No.. but the benefits of the CVT far outweigh the increased weight as compared with a clutch.
Why is this called a torque converter? It is a variable speed pulley setup!
Larry Will THANK YOU may as well call it a cvt
Hey buddy, that was a good video. I wanted to know your chain specification that you have used. Length in terms of pitches basically and the pitch of the same. Ty in advance.
I just know it's #35 chain, not sure how long currently
did you throw the clutch out? if not I will take it
It didn't have a lot of room to spare that's for sure.
Looks nice.
I hope it works well for ya.
Take care.
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Just an after thought, rotate the CVT mounting plate counter-clockwise to the next set of engine mount holes, if that takes out too much slack then move your engine back slightly.
Good thought but the CVT would then hit exhaust
Yes, just add washers underneath your engine to raise it up. That should tighten the chain. Good Luck
bring the engine up with some spacers if you can.. that'll tighten the chain.. sweet ride bud!
Is there a way to adjust the torque converter? Out of no where mine started locking up
Hey man how are you. We spoke a while back when I asked you how to wrap my roof and how to remove the antenna. Thanks for all your help. You made it easier. Now I have another question though... I'm installing the auxiliary golf r/clubsport radiator on my car. I was wondering if you've ever had your front bumper off and seen how they connect it into the cooling system. Or perhaps you could send me some photos if you have time? I know you're busy as a medical student since I'm in the same boat but that would be very helpful. I'm also located in long island. I recognize the centerreach, Selden area. Are you on golfmk7?
Navindra Ramharack never had my front bumper off although it's actually at the shop right now getting worked on. I am on golf mk7 but I haven't been using it in a long time.
what's a good way to contact you.. would love to meet up sometime and check out the car. What's the car at the shop for?
the sprocket on your torq go up a theeth or two that will make it bigger to take out the slack in your chain
What is the name of the big piece which you entegrate the machine? I want to have it but i dont know its name.
Would u change the sprocket ratio after the cvt or keep it the same?
Put a spring weighted idler to put pressure on the chain taking up the slack in the chain.
This power train doesn't have any clutch at all at the moment?
clutch is built into the cvt
Any chance at lengthening the frame?
Thanks for making this video. Please don't give up keep trying.
i just installed a series 30 clutch and torque converter on my little cousins kart. The belt mostly just slips on the clutch. It won't do more than a few mph and doesn't go anywhere at the slightest incline. I've tried all 3 pre sets and everything else i can think of. I can see the clutch start to squeeze, but it still doesn't grab the belt. The belt came new with the kit. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks.
Great video very helpful, what kind of chain and sprocket do you have
#35 chain, sprocket I think is 48teeth
+zed4me where did you buy the engine mount and does it ship international to other countries?
Came with the kart
zed4me ;_;
Here’s what you do. Add a welded plate that extends via four routed 2” slide holes next plate also four slide holes only oriented 90 degrees to your first sliders four more holes to mount your motor. Now you have a universal slide plate. Remember, if you can’t get it perfect, make it adjustable.
just a little correction it's not a torque converter it is a CVT
Can you not take 1-3 links out from the chain to get it a little bit tighter ?
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All you have to do is cut the metal that sitting on the frame that's holding your axle cut it straight at the bottom rite where it sits on frame grind it real good and weld it back that'll pull your chain back so you're literally moving your axle back....that fixes your problem of not being able to move motor forward!..or raiae it with spacers
Where do you get the frame from? Sure like to build one from kit.
Refit the torque converter at a higher angle using different mounting holes to fix to the engine then move your engine back to normal position to sort front rear balance and chain tension.
Raise the engine to pull the chain tighter.
i want do it how can i do it
Undo your engine mounts and move them forward.
They have a fancy name for that now. A Continous Variable Transmission, CVT. That one is dry and no metal belt assembly.
I love those predator engines
I usually make small chain tensioners from thin nylon sheet bent in a v shape. It becomes it's own spring.
Hello, where can I find this piece in New York?
I'm from Brazil I'm here for a walk and I really wanted to buy her.
Gedi da silva I bought it on eBay
If it’s too long, build a bracket and idler sprocket on the Slack side.
Do shims in between the engine mounting plate and motor or the old-fashioned way a couple of washers
Awesome Conversion.... CVT are the best !!!
I’m not sure if anybody’s answering your question or not but just take a link out of your chain but technically you would have to take two links out to put a master link back in.
Spacers under the engineer to lift raise your engine up or by chain tensioner
U can put a roller wheel which is small enough and drill a hole in between the chain and the Cvt and nut bolt the wheel with a bearing that would allow u to adjust the chain as u want but it should be adjustable like a chain sprocket as u might get an idea of what I am trying to say I'm not a technical guy hope u get it nice video though about the Cvt even I'm learning a lot from your video and by looking at some others.
Isn't that technically a CVT belt system?
How did you know the bolt for the torque con was to short?
does this torque converter act like a CVT and offer nearly infinite gear ratios?
Not infinite gear ratios but yes it acts as a CVT so you stay in peak TQ/HP for many speeds
That sounds excellent I'll be buying one soon for my electric motor
you could put a spacer on the engine between the frame and the engine and lifted up a little that would make changes little bit tighter that's my idea
Good job. They can be a pain some times.
excuse but Ventolino the drive or called semi front pulley is not mounted on the contrary, the conical part should stay inside in contact with the belt
I would totally build me a new frame with the engine on the back..
Just a stupid question, has anyone ever taken two torque converters and run them in series, run the one on the engine, feeding into another one, then into the axle, would that just use up all of the engine power, Just a thought I'm trying to figure out without spending the money to test the idea, I don't have a kart yet.
PS zed4me, I really like your video's.
Torque Convertor or CVT Gearbox? and wont it still need a Centrifugal Clutch?
If you do that why don't you go the whole hog and put a reverser on it to so that it can back up.
make up some spacers for under the engine that will tighten your chain or shorten your chain
Damn that mounting plate is on a big angle
What's your engine mount called and where did you get ir from?
Not sure, came with the kart
Why are they calling it a torque converter? Is the product not just a cvt like a snomobile or atv would use
Nothing is that simple anymore 😊
How much horsepower does this engine have?
drill holes out on frame mount to get it right
Where did you buy this from?
on chain, remove a link, or add a tension gear, or build a braket to set the motor in the optimum location