Predator 212 Go Kart Torque Converter Install

[@nate9009]

Awesome video Redbeard. Love the Simplicity in which you explain things. It really helps. Thanks for being so informative. As an avid go kart enthusiast I look to your videos a lot to help me recondition and rebuild older karts and motors. Thanks for all.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

No problem man and we have a lot more coming so stay tuned

[@williambrown6721]

I just ordered that same kit red beard.... what I like about your videos you show everyone step by step how to install everything you do.... when people are watching you put what ever it may be together, you don't need instructions....... thanks my brother!!!

[@bigataoolimpio3900]

por que a minha tá quebrando a correia

[@Miragegagt]

Just bought one of these setups for predator 212 becuase the kids kept blowing up the old stock comet. Beware those sprockets, they have broken the keyway one in half more than once, so i upgraded it to an ebay replacement with keyway built in, eliminates that weak point. Thanks for the video

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

AH! I just bought a 9 tooth to replace the 10 for more torque, but I thought it looked thin and weak where the keyway is cut in... I did see the ones with the key molded in, makes sense! Good heads up!

[@Bubbaomw]

Link? Wdym?

[@DSB420]

I had to cut off the oil cap top wings was keeping me stuck out a tiny bit but deff noticed it lol thanks rgb for teaching me almost everything I know about 212 predator!! Went from Not knowing anything about it to being pretty comfortable with doing anything on it thanks again have a blessed day

[@Picklejam08]

Several have made inaccurate comments about problems with the front bolt (thread and length). I bought this same exact clutch ( Comet 30) from gopowersports last year, used the same bolt here in this video, and the front bolt works perfectly with my Predator Hemi 212 from Harbor Freight. I would know if the threads didn’t match… I’ve been turning a wrench for 45 years. You guys are misinformed. Amateur hour & armchair know-it-all’s.

[@rdooski]

Warning! The 4 bolts that are needed to mount it to the motor are 5/16 - 24. I didn't see it mentioned anywhere and spent a couple hours and trips to 3 different stores all while lugging the motor with me the entire time to find out.

[@BubbaB43]

Why didn't you just look at the engines manufacturer's spec sheet, Google your engines owners manual and shop maintenance guide PDF download, they tell you everything you would ever need to know.

[@NateBuczacz]

​@@BubbaB43 While that is a good point, the poster's point is that the info in the video is wrong on the bolt specs.

[@darrellshields8106]

That was a lot of help. I ordered the same kit n after watching this video see that I put my kit on all half ass backwards. Thanks again. Great video.

[@shawnmcintyre4773]

Bought mine at Go PowerSports , man what a huge difference it made compared to a centrifugal clutch ! Thanks for sharing

[@RedBeardsGarage]

No problem man. I think i like a normal clutch a lot better on the road but it is a must have for off road. I get a lot higher top end with a standard clutch.

[@paulmoritz2240]

Yet again red beard! You make all of your tutorials nice and simple! It will make my installation of my torque converter cake.

[@ryanmaile6361]

Love the video a have a question. Can you put the sprocket on the back side of the torque converter? If you can, I’m assuming I’ll have to cut the key provided?

[@grumpysteelman]

Yes

[@manoffaith2501]

Excellent instructional video. Just used it to install the same torque converter on my predator 212. Red Beard thanks for your help.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thank you for watching

[@tomwarren5258]

So the bolts that are supplied or actually the ones that work on it I same one video before that they said you had to switch him out with some other kind because the threads weren't the same

[@robkovach7130]

You're the man Red Beard keep the videos coming

[@codylegodude659]

Thanks the guy who sent it to me on eBay didn’t send instructions. This helps a lot thank you!!!!

[@leowaters5779]

Speaking from experience, he probably didn’t receive instructions either when he bought it new😂

[@johnwallace2100]

U the man red beard..exsplains everything..no hesitation speaking.very proffesinal.. I perfer u if i need info...i just watched for the hek of it..i did learn one thng.dnt hamer on year puly.because ofvser clip on otherside .good good info..see.professinal. U the man.

[@genesmith2355]

Thanks red beard . Got a rare 3 wheeled chopper go cart project. You helped a lot.

[@javascriptmikecoder5790]

Thanks! I took mine apart and needed a reminder how it went back together, your video was perfect!

[@kenreed6181]

Gotta say your vids really help when a problem comes up. Best youtube small engine help I have seen. My only problem is I have the hemi predator and the bolt holes are all fine thread while all the bolts in the kit are coarse thread. lol. I guess thats why they have hardware stores.

[@ecotrea]

Perfect video. I got my gokart running thanks to Red Beard!

[@Sms8668]

Awesome Videos. Just did this to my predator 420 and the Bike Fly’s. It’s a Nitro 44 frame. Now I have to add Nitrous next !!! Had no clue how to install until your video. Thank God for You Tube !!!!!! Thanks Bud !!!!!!!

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thanks for watching man

[@zachhuckabee7108]

Do you have a video of an electric start install on a hemi 212 predator engine and information on where to get a starter kit???

[@timothy3727]

When you mount the clutch to the crankshaft that is not a 10mm bolt. It is a M1.25 metric bolt which should not be used because the predator crankshaft comes tapped for 5/16" 24 (fine thread) bolt

[@timnell9423]

Tim othy 5/16 24 = m8x 1.25

[@skylark4901]

@@timnell9423 Not true.

[@jimbob78ify]

Random I know: Thank you for putting your hand behind the parts. God dang that’s helpful. Wish more people did that.

[@Lilly-ym3do]

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[@gierhedd75]

Outstanding step-by-step instructions!

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thanks man. I try to do them the best I can.

[@ishniana]

RedBeard...you the freaking man. Because of this video I was able to figure out what I had misplaced!

[@leebarker539]

Great editing and clear, concise descriptions. I have a correction, which may have been made somewhere down in the comments. That shaft is tapped for a 5/16-24 bolt. The metric bolt that comes with the clutch is not only the wrong thread, but also too short. Feel free to double check me on this; there are lots of videos and discussions about this TAV on the Predator. I made this mistake and fixed it by making a tap out of a 5/16-24 grade 8 bolt to restore the threads. I used a grade 5 2 1/2" bolt which gives good purchase in the shaft with still enough length for a lockwasher and flat washer under the head.

[@skylark4901]

Exactly, 5/16-24, and the one supplied is too short, I'm surprised (not really) they haven't supplied a longer bolt by now. 👍

[@Picklejam08]

I bought this same exact clutch ( Comet 30) from gopowersports and the bolt works perfectly with my Predator Hemi 212. I would know if the threads didn’t match… I’ve been turning a wrench for 45 years. You guys are misinformed.

[@RhiceyHarierar]

Just want yo say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your information on these builds. It has helped me fly by things tremendously ❤ love you big ol red beard dewd

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Glad to help

[@mr.bailey3971]

Love your videos! As a novice I've learned so much from your vids. I will post vids of the drift trike with torque converter I am building.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Sweet man thanks for watching

[@genesmith2355]

That's what I'm building to a drift trike it's a chopper really cool

[@tonyash8080]

I’m installing on a HF predator 212, the bolts included were not correct. I needed 5/16-24 SAE.

[@jantonkin1014]

I had the same problem

[@tomwarren5258]

What bolt did you use for the crankshaft on the torque converter

[@zx.chicken]

Couldn't have asked for a better video

[@hayselaster8636]

Where did you get that exhaust???

[@nextlvlroy]

Thank you for the guide. Will follow this to a T when I receive my torque converter. Random question - which length of 5/16-24 bolts do I need to mount my predator to my Go-Kart? Thank you.

[@JacobNegRay]

Couldn't ask for a more detailed video, great job and thank you!!!

[@nutz4all71]

Truly an excellent and informative video! Clear and concise instructions, many thanks! I also subscribed. Happy New Year RB!

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

Read Beard... I just bought a used Baja Warrior and it has a Preditor 212 and CVT but the problem I have is the two pulleys are about 1/4" out of alignment, the drive pulley is too far in... I removed the washers on the rear shaft until the chain hits the backing plate. I suppose I need to make a front spacer to fit on... another problem I created is that I stripped the threads in the center of the engine drive shaft, so I'm going to have to drill it deeper , tap it and get a longer bolt to hold the drive clutch on... so beware!

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

I'm converting a 1990 EZ-GO to gas, just got my torque converter today, thanks for the video.

[@coleswaggins]

Keyfarm what are you using for a motor?

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

@@coleswaggins first I'm using the predator 212cc from harbor freight to get it rolling, eventually I will put that engine on my tiller and upgrade to the predator 420cc. Everything will remain the same, except I'll have to drill new mounting holes in the engine plate. Everything on the rear shaft will be strong for either engine

[@coleswaggins]

Keyfarm I just got a Facebook gc160/190 (?) today for fifty bucks! I have to look up the serial number for it. Gonna fab up a motor mount and rear suspension for it soon. It’s going on a Honda spree.

[@coleswaggins]

It’s a Honda

[@ChrisfromKeyfarm]

@@coleswaggins yea, I think they call the predator engine a Honda clone

[@1_ebuzz]

was a bit worried about installing torque converter on my 212 predator (there aren't instructions) but feel confident now -- thanks bruddah!

[@flip_flop_farmer]

thanks man i installed the torque converter ty for the video its so much better no chain grinding and higher speeds without engine rpms being high better for the engine

[@phonymontana4254]

Thanks red! Nibody gives the full step by step like u do!

[@kikegoleador315]

I have a similar torque converter but it doesn't disengage when idling...I made sure that the belt is aligned and that it is facing the right way but still no luck...any ideas on why this is happening?

[@jeremypauly4491]

Is the juggernaut something you can put on after this or is it a performance kit that comes before this torque converter kit

[@nathanfryer3538]

Thanks RB...you did that demo very seamlessly.

[@boisebadboy93]

Hi RedBeard great video. Used it to install a new $65 TC off eBay for the 212. However, after I installed it, the go-kart vibrated REALLY bad and didn't accelerate worth dookie. I've done engine swap before and such, so I made sure everything was aligned properly, bolted on tight, chain had just a little slack, belt clutch on drive shaft tight (had to use shaft spacer to align clutch with jackshaft), even made sure the tires were equally inflated, what could be the problem!? It didn't vibrate before the TC install

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+boisebadboy93 I really have no clue what it could be. It's hard to diagnose something over the internet

[@tommyhajimoto6968]

Hey Red Beard, your knowledgeable about these things I got a question? Can a torque converter go bad enough to stop an engine? I noticed it's been happening lately and when I try to restart it the wheel moves with the pull string. If I roll the bike a little bit it breaks loose and I can start the motor back up. Could it be one of these pulleys going bad or getting stuck?

[@homesteadonomics]

Very helpful! Working on a kart project myself and you made this part very simple to understand👍🏻😀

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Glad we could help

[@IPCRo]

Got a problem. In my country I can't get a predator engine but similar. The problem is the jackshaft dismeter is either 18mm or 20 mm. Do you think the cvt kit will fit in one of them

[@jonathanwise4252]

Will you do video of changing driven red spring setting to achieve higher tourqe setting.for hill climbing

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+Jonathan wise yeah I will get the parts in and make one

[@fastboats0327]

Ok. I need an explanation. At the 3:50 mark, you install the belt to the rear sprocket and then lay it over the brass ring in front. But if that brass ring just spins freely, what is going to make contact with the belt to make it move?? Am I missing something here?

[@grumpysteelman]

The sleeve helps it slip. When the clutch engages it grabs the belt by the sides, not like a v-belt or serpentine belt on a car.

[@abrahamvalencia6896]

Hey bro, I got a quick question since I am building my first gokart. Where would the clutch go after you put in the converter or where is the sprocket for the chain?

[@tiller6108]

Great vide but i have a question where can i get the steel spacer and brass bushing from

[@kylancook3477]

Perfect, exactly what I needed, only question on mine tho, mine interferes with the exhaust bolt when using the middle bolt hole, so I had to use the edge hole. Is that normal?

[@ridewrenchrepeat3550]

Do you happen to know the size and thread pitch on the crankshaft bolt?😊

[@brandonsmisek]

the go power sport page has many to choose from. what one works on the preditor 212.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

30 series kit

[@brandonsmisek]

Thank you. mine only came with one sprocket, how can i tell which chain to buy. this one is 10 tooth and a quarter inch wide. Thanks. You rock.

[@shaneshagrayson3616]

i have the same motor for my ho kart it comes on but everytime i give it gas it cuts off... it has gas and oil what am i doing wrong

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+Shanesha Grayson it's always hard to troubleshoot something over the Internet. First off have you did any performance mods to it?

[@HOGSIDESJTV14BOSSHOGRECORDS]

Shanesha Grayson did u disconnect the oil switch wire.it might be to full.its that sensor on the front with the two wires.

[@target1172]

gotta give it a minute or two to warm up, then switch it to run

[@ap.gxnxsxs]

HOGSIDE SJ T.V. Thank you so much bro this fixed my problem, I'm so pumped to drive it again!

[@serhhupper2236]

Just dump and clean fuel bowl

[@giofang5618]

I heard that metal bushing wears quick and can cause problems is it better to just keep it off

[@Str8sixfan]

Perfect. I plan on doing this for my 5hp briggs flattie this weekend. This is super helpful.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@timothy3727]

Don't use the metric bolt

[@Str8sixfan]

Yea, I was previously warned

[@Str8sixfan]

Ok, so I never ended up putting it on all the way when I made this original comment, but...just had to rewatch to put it on today, thanks RB!

[@mirkoschaper2846]

I got the same torque converter and everything fits very well, but if i speed up its sounds very Bad and the spring vibrate hardly on the engin side . I think its because of the spring on the driven side. Its looks like its made for the other direction. My Engine is turning against the clock. Have tourque converters a direction ? Or they work booth ways ? Edit: sorry for my german english

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Are you sure you seated the outside bell on the flat sides of the inner cog?

[@adamfreeman3188]

Im Wondering if a stock CVT transmission off a Honda ruckus or any scooter will do the same thing. I'm trying to find a scooter shell that I can throw my already built 212cc in. As of right now I have a centrifugal clutch and 420 chain set up on my mini bike. It seems as though most scooters use the CVT not only as a transmission but also as a swing arm. My goal is to have a "sleeper" scooter that I register as a 50cc.

[@jimbo05551]

Hi red beard I have a 212 predator on a ct200u straight chained with 10t clutch and 50t rear.is this a good setup?

[@williamcobb106]

If you install the washer on the rear shaft before installing the drive sprocket it moves the sprocket too close to the rivets in the main plate and when a #40 chain is installed the rivets in the chain....especially for the master link.. rub against the rivets in the main plate. The drive sprocket for the chain needs to be installed first and then the washer after that. It then allows enough space for the chain to clear the rivets. I discovered this after the installation and had to disassemble the rear shaft and reverse the order....sprocket first and then washer afterwards. This was on a Predator engine, but I had the same problem with a similar engine with electric start. I also noticed that the inward bevel in the front keyed square drive sleeve doesn't allow very much engagement with the crankshaft keyway when using both the washer and the spacer. I was tempted to mill it down a bit to get more key engagement, but you didn't and seem to have no trouble with it, but there's not a lot of keyway there driving the outer front belt pulley. I'd estimate that there is only about 3/8" key engagement the way it is designed. Is this something to be concerned with? Thanks for any help with this!

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+William Cobb I actually noticed this after I installed it but I just switched it around like you was stating thanks for the comment though man and I don't think the key way is a problem at least I've never had a problem with it

[@williamcobb106]

Thanks for verifying that I wasn't nuts or had a different setup than yours! Great video by the way. I did go ahead and leave the square driver as is and you are correct....the thing goes like a bat out of hell with no issues except for overly sensitive steering since it's not rack and pinion. The engine is a Duro Max electric start that I pulled the governor from and installed a Mikuni carb on it. Should have left the thing stock.... I can't let the neighborhood kids drive this now...it's too darned fast! I need to find a small rack and pinion steering system for it as well...it's all over the road with the cheap go kart steering that it has. Everything else is great though and I appreciate the video you made!

[@VastWalker]

At 4:07 I noticed you only had a 1/2 in" of shaft to put on the last part of the clutch. Is that going to be ok? I bought a new motor for my go cart. My old motor has about an inch more of shaft than the new one. I am going to have mount it the same way you did on that last half inch of shaft.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

It always worked good for me

[@brokeboigarage3138]

this might be a stupid question, but i’m fairly new to minibikes. would installing a torque converter eliminate the need for a clutch?

[@cmizer9]

What are the threads & bolt size for the "10mm" bolts to mount the torque converter? The supplied ones with mine only thread in a half turn or so before they feel like they are going to strip. Thanks!

[@cmizer9]

Can anyone confirm 4x5/16-24UNF as per the user 212cc manual?

[@DarkLinkAD]

As per the internet forums *"I can confirm the Predator 212cc uses 5/16 - 24 for the crank shaft and the 4 block mounting holes, the Predator 346cc and 420cc use 3/8" - 24 for cranks and 5/16" - 24 for the block mounting holes"*

[@samuelgarza7685]

Hey Red Beard. I just got my torque converter on from Go Power Sports and I love it. But I think there might be problems? 1. The belt moves when the engine is on. 2. The go kart takes off on stand still. 3. And the engine tuns off when coming to a complete stop. What should I do? Also there's an aluminum flywheel and stronger replacement drum springs on the torque converter to withstand the higher RPMs on my Honda gx200 engine

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Have you double checked the installation of the tq? Make sure you installed everything in the correct order. I had one a while back that did the same thing. Im trying to remember what i did to fix it.

[@samuelgarza7685]

I put it on just like you did?

[@aaronhickerson6092]

Your engine idle rpm is too high.

[@discipleofchrist5217]

I did mine yesterday and the bolt that came with it for the crsnk pully was way to short so when i put the impacy on it it tore the crsnk up ni guess that just gives me a reason to buy a new one. So check your bolt and make sure it gonna grab more than 3 threads

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Yeah I have had to buy longer bolts for mine

[@mgate01]

The bolts on predator engine are 5/16-24 for the crank bolt and mounting plate bolts also

[@Hateradecampaign]

Somebody may have asked this, and if so I apologize: I have a kit 196 with a shaft welded on the back. I assume I just remove the rear pulley from the plate and put on frame shaft correct? Love your videos thank you for what you do!

[@TheKingjames57]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm very new to all of this and I just got me a dingo by manco. Couldn't get enough torque with the amazon clutch so I decided to get me a torque converter.

[@ReReCups]

nah man, I'd reckon you were getting too much torque with the amazon clutch, too much torque can lead to slower speeds.

[@TheKingjames57]

@@ReReCups well thats kinda the problem, I never got up to any speed. Couldn't get the thing going unless ot was downhill.

[@ReReCups]

mmhm.

[@levibrousseau7608]

Can you go in reverse with the torque converter? If not, can you have a reverse kit and the torque converter together?

[@tabipapi]

Hey great instructions,in your opinion would this Torque converter would work to drive a prop shaft to a small (30feet)sailboat/the dc electric motor is a PGM132 ?

[@SCOOTERIST213]

Can you put the small sprocket on the other side of the rear (driven) pulley? @2:19

[@mag2395]

Would it be possible to put this together with the sprocket on the outside of the rear pulley? Going from a centrifugal clutch to this having fitment issues because it sets the chain back towards the engine more.

[@fernandofelix5258]

what’s better for big guys a torque converter or a clutch ??

[@csmith999]

Do the torque converter mount holes allow you to angle the driven end straight or upward instead of angled down?

[@jeffreystone7327]

Thanks great instructional video. Greatly appreciated. I’m considering using a TC on a kart for our grandson. The engine is a 212cc Ghost. What are a good size sprockets to use on the TC as well as on the rear axle sprocket? One last question please. Sorry to be a bother. What is the biggest advantage or disadvantage using a TC vs centrifugal clutch? Thank you very much.

[@peeinacan1]

if your cart weights a lot, or has big tires, or has tall gearing, the clutch has trouble locking up, and might overheat and be ruined. TC pretty much gets rid of that problem. Also the TC changes gears as you speed up, just like a real CVT, so theyre nicer in my opinion. But a clutch is 20$

[@jeffreystone7327]

@@peeinacan1 Thank you. Greatly appreciated.

[@benperez2990]

Red - Is the torque converter only for 212 hemi or could I put it on my regular 212. Also would it make it faster?

[@davelivetoride7163]

I want to put a Predator 301 and a series 40 kit on my mini bike (Carl Heald Super Bronc) but I do not want to change the frame or space my motor up. How far can I move the center to center of the driver and driven and still buy a belt . I am assuming i will have to make my own mounting plate and maybe a Jack shaft

[@bwxmoto]

I'm trying to figure out what size and thread the bolts I need are to mount a TAV2 to a new Hemi head Predator 212. Also the bolt size / thread for the output shaft. My torque converter came with all the wrong size.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+BWX I'll have to look and see what size they are. Next time order from go power sports and you won't have that problem. Lol.

[@bwxmoto]

Yeah I guess but I don't think a few bolts are worth $74 extra which is more than double the clone price. If their prices were more competitive I would definitely support them with my $$. I think the clutch mounting bolts are 10mm but not sure about thread pitch.

[@bwxmoto]

For anyone reading this 10 years from now or something: I did some more research- I think the bolts you need are 4 x 5/16 24 thread pitch 1" - To mount plate to engine. 1 x 5/16 24 thread pitch @ 1 3/4" - for mounting the drive pulley to the output shaft. Then you need to raise engine up about 3/4in to an inch to clear drive pulley above frame (still need to cut plate though), so you need longer engine mounting bolts too.

[@nealwalther5023]

Where can I order individual parts for a type 30 torque converter. Just got a new one and I have a spacer missing .

[@davidforesr.8045]

Just replaced TC as in this video (enjoyed it BTW) and I have a question...Why is the belt so hard to place over the brass slip ring? The belt is a 669, but after locking everything into position, it is so tight my wheels keep turning. No idle. Thanks.

[@scottyw8502]

hey Redbeard I have a question I have the maxpower 455 35c 12T max torque clutch...my question is if I take that out and replace it with a torque converter is there any difference in speed..top end especially...thanks

[@RedBeardsGarage]

+scotty w we gained top end when upgrading to the CVT from a clutch. The torque form the CVT alone is worth it.

[@Kettenhund75]

Mr. Beard Sir, what do those of us unfortunate enough to have a 196cc clone do for the crank bolt? The crank is externally threaded. I have seen a couple of "solutions" on youtube, but nothing I was really happy with.

[@TulioGreenWizard]

are these cvt converters compatible with any stationary horizontal generic engine of aproximated size and power? or are more detailed about each model as it uses specific rpm i suppose, would it work on smaller engines, if not so, are there simmilars for smaller ones?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Yes the 30 series which this one is, is made more for 6.5hp engines and lower. The 40 series will handle the larger engines.

[@stickymolasses8358]

I was told you don’t want to over tighten the bolts on either pulley. You didn’t mention that, was it just someone thinking they know best or is there actually something to that?

[@rickythelamo]

Does it matter what angle you have the converter? Do you have to use those middle bolts or can i angle the whole converter?

[@JustinsGarage]

I am looking into picking up one of these, my only problem is that I have a 428 sprocket and chain for my bike and I can’t easily change to one either the 420 or #30 chain/ sprocket. Are the sprockets that come with with the torque converter replaceable with different sizes?

[@MikePesca315]

I'm trying put the ghost predator on my ct100u frame but mounting screws aren't long enough .. what should I do

[@papichulo2484]

I bought a kt196,with a TC….but it didn’t have the backplate installed.No I need it? Or when can I get just the backplate?

[@nathanperkins4265]

Hey quick question I’m wonder if I could just spin my torque converter going the other way facing towards , my sprocket sits in front of my engine and there’s no way it’s gonna be able to hook the chain if it sits like that

[@kermyschmidt2328]

Is there any loss of speed because of the brass bushing? Mine is very loose and if it spins independently you would think you would lose some speed...right?

[@guido1534]

Tell me why to choose this TC over just a clutch? I don't mind spending the money for this TC but is that money justified for it over a simple $30 clutch? What do you think red beard?

[@samuelskelton9603]

Thanks red beard this vid helped me a lot!!!

[@farmlifeflorida6462]

So I burned up my belt is that due to the brass ring? Or is that my son road it for two hours straight? You have been very helpful thank you

[@robertpolicastro1]

Red beard, I need to know can the small sprocket be installed on the other side of the plate and not behind the driven pulley? And what do I need to do it.

[@ronaldwhite4671]

Do you have an 11 and a half horse Briggs and Stratton build

[@miltondejesus2076]

Is there a better way to get the shaft from turning when trying to crank down the main bolt??

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Just use an impact is the best way.

[@stevencortes5226]

Don’t know if you reply much but I have a Murray explorer original clutch but 203597 belt is loose is it supposed to be ?

[@giovannichavez455]

Im having problems installing mine i did everything you did exactly but when i turn on my engine the belt speed keeps spinning without me even pressing the throttle so how can i make it stop ? The belt speed should only spin when the gas pedal is pressed right ?

[@RedBeardsGarage]

No the belt can spin at idle as long as the go kart isn't trying to take off. If it isn't then your good to go.

[@RockieRoadz]

Any idea why my belt doesn't spin? Installed correctly but belt will not rotate with torque converter that is properly spinning, belt has no grip. I don't get it. Thanks for any advice!

[@donniecarr7797]

When installing these do the flat sections need to line up on the pulleys ?