If it does contain water, then empty both, fuel tank and the carburetor bowl.
Check Gas tank to make sure that the only thing in there is Gas and no wate or other liquid material.This is very common with all Chinese-made Honda Clone engines and the culprit usually is the carburetor. Engine Stalling and Shuts Off While Driving Along with the Engine, the torque converter will also cause issues from time to time.
#INSTALLING A 6.5 HP 212CC GO KART TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH FREE#
These Go-karts are great for their price but are not free of faults! Since it comes with a Chinese-made Honda clone, the problems are almost inevitable. One example of such a go-kart is Trailmaster 150 XRX. You might be better off buying a family go-kart if the purpose is to have both adults and children drive it, in such go-karts the seats are adjustable. It is a double seater, but the seats aren’t adjustable and as mentioned before, if you’re taller than 6′ it won’t be very comfortable. The frame is made of steel and will withstand all the wear and tear that comes from kids’ rough driving. Overall the chassis is of very good quality and will last a long time before you run into any frame-related problems. In addition, they also have 4 Shock Absorbers that can be further upgraded with shock absorbers with stiffer springs. Since the go-kart is for off-road purposes, it has a ground clearance of 4″. The tires used are AT145/70-6 in front and 16 X 6-8 in the back. Torque converters are definitely better than clutches for any off-road go-kart, the reason being that clutches do not provide enough torque to the wheels for off-road driving where there are several starts and stop situations where high torque is required.īut the downside is that torque converters cost a whole lot more than clutches and therefore if you even need to replace them, it will cost more. (More on that later) DrivetrainĬoleman Kt 196 uses a CVT/Torque Converter which is an automatic transmission and has infinite amounts of gears.
However, if needed, you can remove the governor and take the top speed up to 30-35 mph. The key is to know where you plan to drive your go kart and what it’s for to be able to know what system to use.The engine comes with a speed governor that limits the speed to roughly 20mph, which is more than enough for a kid’s go-kart. But if your goal is to achieve the maximum speed to race in the pavement, a clutch is the better choice. In summary, a go kart torque converter is ideal for rough and off-road terrain where there are obstacles to be avoided or crossed and uphill driving may be required. A clutch should not be used in a live axle because it will have a negative impact on the clutch and the clutch will easily be worn out. This is desirable when driving on a dirt road. Go karts being driven on dirt have a torque converter because it allows for the go kart to have “live axle.” Live axle is when both rear wheels of the go kart are pulling. Usually, a basic go kart has a centrifugal clutch, but because of its manageability, efficiency, and durability in off-road situations, the torque converter is preferred by many. Drive it at a low speed for 2 minutes and you will definitely break your clutch. A clutch kart needs to be driven at 5 to 6 mph, or faster to prevent the clutch from burning out. Unlike the torque converter, which has a low and high gear, the clutch is always in high-gear this results in the weak take-off power of clutch karts. A centrifugal clutch, on the other hand, is a simple mechanism with a single gear-ratio drive system. Lower gear ratio means your go kart can move quicker and can climb uphill. When in high speed, pulleys change to produce a lower gear ratio. When the go kart is in low gear and is in low speed, more torque and power are transmitted. The go kart torque converter is made up of belts and two pulleys that perform simultaneously, and as the go-kart speed varies, the relation of each component changes.Ĭhanges in gear ratio correspond to the change in size.
This mechanism allows smooth shifting action and automatic infinite variation. Snowmobiles and ATV’s with “automatic transmission” use a torque converter because it can automatically detect what gear its supposed to use based on the amount of gas that is being given to the engine and the terrain upon which the vehicle is being driven on. A torque converter can be driven in a low gear which is ideal for going uphill and going slowly, as you pass through ditches.
A go kart torque converter is an automatic transmission that gives you great power from your engine which makes it perfect for off-road settings.