Torque converters???

[JohnM]

What series of torque converter would be best on a 5hp trike? I have a centrifical belt clutch now and it's not cutting it and I don't want to break the bank! I have 2 trikes ,one Vito a 3.5 with torque converter and the other with 5 and centrifical and the smaller one smokes the larger one?

 

[bikebudy]

Please, photos of the clutches OR set up's...

 

[deejaaa]

Please, photos of the clutches OR set up's...

X2!

 

[gumpit]

I use 30 series on my trikes. All of them.

 

[JohnM]

Thanks gumpit! What will the pictures help with one has a torque converter and the other is a centrifical clutch that uses a belt? Just curious and want to learn!

 

[JohnM]

Is there any advantage to a 30 series over a 20? Part and belt availability? I would be running a 7" driven pulley with a clutch behind it. In other words while sitting in the seat the driven pulley behind me then clutch on the motor.

 

[jdogg]

What will the pictures help with

Pictures tell a 1000 words....plus we are a visual bunch!

Picts can give us a better understanding of what your working with (things you may have not thought to mention) and in turn you get a better informed decision of what to purchase! :thumbsup:

 

[deejaaa]

Pictures tell a 1000 words....plus we are a visual bunch!

Picts can give us a better understanding of what your working with (things you may have not thought to mention) and in turn you get a better informed decision of what to purchase! :thumbsup:

X2!

 

[bikebudy]

Thanks gumpit! What will the pictures help with one has a torque converter and the other is a centrifical clutch that uses a belt? Just curious and want to learn!

Lots of factors here, would rather not give the wrong advice.

How wide is your drive belt now? Is it a V belt? OR is it flat one side?

If you change to one type of engine clutch, you may need to change your driven clutch? I would guess one is 3/4 shaft and the other is 5/8?

Its like asking a blind man to set the spark plug gap for you.

 

[JohnM]

The larger one has a centrifical clutch not a comet style clutch! It had a v belt to a driven pulley that was bolted together so it did not open up as it should! So the short of it it was only 1gear. I have ordered a slew of new parts for it, series 30 torque converter, jackshaft,gear for jackshaft and a new 30 series belt. The clutch that was on it looks like a typical one used on a mini bike that the chain attaches to but used a belt.

 

[bikebudy]

Sounds like your set.

Also, sounds like it was set up for a clutched V belt.
Which is ok, if you want to go slow.

That system is more for rotary tillers and riding mowers.

 

[JohnM]

We'll the new jackshaft and sprocket arrived today but the series 30 that I ordered was actually 3 week back ordered? I had to cancel that order and find another to order! Now I have to wait until next week!