Clutch for a 16hp

[Bighomedog11]

Hey I am trying to find a good clutch to get for my 16hp Engine. I am trying to find a clutch that will be able to handle all the power.. What are some good brands to look for and get?

 

[manco12]

I'd say get a torque converter. For a 16 hp engine they get pretty pricey though. Even 1" regular clutches aren't all that cheap.

 

[Bighomedog11]

Yeah I had a torque converter but did not really care for it.. Probably was not on properly but i am trying to go with chain drive..

 

[JamnJM]

Torque converters are only good up to 10 hp too.....

Get ready to lay out some serious coin....:doah:

 

[Bighomedog11]

Oh, Yeah I just need to find a clutch because everything is ready just need the clutch... What are some kinds i can look for to fit the 16hp?

 

[r_chez_08]

Torque converters are only good up to 10 hp

Negative. The comet 40 and 500 series are good to 18 and 16 HP. If you had a torque converter rated to 8 or 10hp then I would seriously reccomend a 40 or 500 series.

Oh, Yeah I just need to find a clutch because everything is ready just need the clutch... What are some kinds i can look for to fit the 16hp?

Check out the noram line of clutches. They are not cheap but they are good.

 

[JamnJM]

I'd look for #40 chain clutch...

 

[Bighomedog11]

I will search for those clutches i will also think about getting a Torque converter, I already have one but i am not sure what series it is.

 

[manco12]

I will search for those clutches i will also think about getting a Torque converter, I already have one but i am not sure what series it is.

If it's contained on a backplate then it is a 30 series or something closely related. Which would be pushing it for that engine.

 

[waltsuz]

Clone 390 on a GTC TAV-2.. Motor is stock rated at 13 hp. Its rejetted with a pipe. I came here "after" I bought it and was told it would just shred belts, GTC was junk chineezie and wouldn't hold the power. It works flawlessly, I'd put this TC on a 420 in a heart beat. I got probably 10hr's run time on it beating the pi$$ out of this bike. I'm 245 and my buddy is over 260 and I can't keep him off it. It has the origional belt. I also have a "Comet" TAV-2 made here in Greater Richmond Indiana on my red bike, Next build will have a GTC, There's no comparison in the quality and I really doubt then GTC is all chinkeze or whatever, its all billet machined, the Comet is a casted looking mess
I am getting ready to scratch out a another with a 18hp Vanguard. I'd go with a GTC TAV-2 but I don't think it will fit with the fixed back plate, I know the unit will handle the motor just fine. You'd have a hard time getting me to go back to a centrifugal...JMHO based on what I have experience with, Walt

 

[Bighomedog11]

I am going to look into a Tav2, Because i think the torque converter i had was just too old and rusty it did not wont to work properly.. I am also going to look for a Noram and Hillard clutch because i think those can handle it.

 

[r_chez_08]

Tav2 is only rated for 8hp- I really would not reccomend it. You will shread belts unless you take it boringly steady.

 

[waltsuz]

Tav2 is only rated for 8hp- I really would not reccomend it. You will shread belts unless you take it boringly steady.

I believe its suggested for 8-13hp, mine's the 1004 for a 1 inch shaft


GTC TC2 Torque Converter 1003 Gokart Minibike

 

[texasfabguy]

I am going to look into a Tav2, Because i think the torque converter i had was just too old and rusty it did not wont to work properly.. I am also going to look for a Noram and Hillard clutch because i think those can handle it.

nope,tried them both and they failed. your talking about a motor that puts out 19 foot pounds of torque at just above an idle. the tighter the clutch the more acceleration you will get,it's nothing like a 6.5 clone where you need RPM's to make HP.
You are saving money by buying a big motor,you can make 20-22 hp with out spending hardly any money on it where as to get that king of HP out of a 6.5hp clone you would need to spend over a grand in parts alone... then you would still need a good clutch! either buy a good TAV or a 3 or 4 disc clutch to start with...it will save you a bunch money in the long run.

 

[r_chez_08]

I believe its suggested for 8-13hp, mine's the 1004 for a 1 inch shaft


GTC TC2 Torque Converter 1003 Gokart Minibike

Yeah that's a GTC. The comet is only rated 8HP, see here
They may take 13hp at a push, but 16hp is a no go.

Here is a great option for your engine-
Comet 500 series dirven- Only $28.50
Comet 500 series driver- $165.95
Comet 500 series belt- $29.95

Total around $230, $250 with sprocket and js but it would be a heck of a good setup!
JMO. Get a centrifugal clutch for $150 if you want. I dislike them.

 

[TomH]

that is a 7/8". I would take what walt says to the bank myself

 

[r_chez_08]

Enough for a few 7/8" shafts here. Enough to do a few jackshafts too. Extra strength.
Sprockets can be found too.

If 3/4" wants to be used, for the sake of $100 I would make a shim 1/16" thick and get a key that is 3/16 x 1/4".

Just what I would do.

 

[Bighomedog11]

I am having the hardest time find a chain clutch for my 16hp engine.. I am thinking about just getting a TC. I already have the pulley I just need the part that goes on the shaft because the series i got will not work on the 16hp engine.