*Clutch*
Post by Red Horse Racing on Oct 15, 2005, 8:19pmFinally got a little preliminary work done on heck Horse. Since these
are our first racers, and we'd rather live than win, at least for now,
we're increasing the speed in stages.
I changed out the pulleys to a pair of 4.5" pulleys for a one to one
drive between engine and transaxle. (it's what I had on hand) This
slightly more than doubled the speed. Thing is, although the belt gets
plenty loose, and I have all the pins for guiding the belt relocated to
approximately their orginal positions in relation to the pulleys, there
is no clutching action.
Dang thing slipped right into gear though, just before I crashed into
the workbench. LOL
My current plan is to add a second idler, a V-style, creating a double
pulley on the clutch arm. With a corresponding increase in belt length.
I'm hoping this cures the problem.
Any additional thoughts?
Oh, and yes, having no clutch did NOT stop us from zipping up and down
the road a few times! After the clutch works, I suppose we should try to
get the brakes operational. LOL
Stages my friends, stages. You won't see us on the track until the final
stages though, up to speed, operating clutch and GOOD brakes!
Dale, in Michigan
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*Re: Clutch*
Post by Squidd on Oct 15, 2005, 9:41pmOh, and yes, having no clutch did NOT stop us from zipping up and down
the road a few times! After the clutch works, I suppose we should try to
get the brakes operational. LOL
First test run is always a blast...
Almost afraid to ask about the steering... :o
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*Re: Clutch*
Post by moweracer227 on Oct 15, 2005, 10:20pmDale,
Where are you located in Central Michigan. I am also from this area.
Don aka
Moweracer227
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*Re: Clutch*
Post by Red Horse Racing on Oct 16, 2005, 3:42amSteering? Glad you asked! Right now the only changes made have been the
pulleys, moved throttle to steering wheel, and removal of various deck
lift and engagement hardware. Steering is bone stock with just enough
play to make 12mph fun.
Steering will eventually be direct steer, with a setup similiar to what
you're doing in your AP build thread. Being three steps behind you is
saving me a lot of headaches, I can see that. Don't think it's going
unappreciated!
Once heck Horse has a working clutch, she'll be put on a back burner, a
practice ride you might say. Nice and high, kinda narrow, lots of demand
put on driving. Something to play on while learning!!! Pony Express will
then step up the plate, or workbench, and she'll be done as a frame up
project, custom front axle (I've got most of the parts), a little
tweaking in a tired old 28CID Briggs, etc. I'd like to run a
transmission to chain drive setup, but so far everything we've hauled
home for free, or close to it, has transaxles in them. So I suppose
we'll just remove the reversing chain, add seals, and switch to oil in
them. With several laying around now, we can blow up a couple before it
becomes a hardship. LOL
Dale, close to Harrison, Michigan
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*Re: Clutch*
Post by Squidd on Oct 16, 2005, 9:48amI'v found the "H" pattern 600s to be pretty bulit proof, after going
thru a couple 5 speeds...
And way less rolling resistance..
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*Re: Clutch*
Post by moweracer227 on Oct 16, 2005, 8:58pmDale
I am from Clare, If you want a 4 speed tranny for your other project
(Pony Express) I have one I will give ya. Don't use them. I use the 5
speed Peerless 700 trans. The 4-speed is a model 500 Peerless, same as a
5 just 4 speeds.
Don
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