Racing Mower #5 | Semi-Automatic Transmission Test

[@IngenGarage]

Just so y'all know I got this idea from CarsandCameras.

[@MowersNStuff]

"Oopsie, speedbump" got me dying

[@delandbrooks3291]

Using a V belt on the Torque converter is costing you a lot of drivability. The TC pulley you have on there is the driver, for it to engage smoother and ramp up to speed, you'll need the driven pulley. That will require a Jackshaft but should increase your top speed and make your take offs smoother. .

[@IngenGarage]

I thought about putting a driven on the rear but never got around to it, the way the mower currently is today seems pretty good with regular pulleys, however it was fun trying the torque converter pulley out though.

[@JohnWheels]

Great idea with the 40 series pulley!

[@kennethaustin9439]

That’s a cool idea bro ive been into mowers awhile mainly mud mowers but never tried this 🤙🏻

[@IngenGarage]

Thanks dude! Got the idea from CarsandCameras

[@SumProject18]

I was thinking about doing the same thing but now I'm convinced! Great work dude!! Except my racing mower is a rear engine, so its pretty different😂

[@IngenGarage]

Alright!

[@SumProject18]

​@@IngenGarage Finally got it put together, and it's SO easy to pop wheelies!!

[@mr.russerzplace...1448]

There's certain types of older washers that have a centrifugal clutch pulley with 1 inch dia shaft bore. And a 3 inch pulley . I just drilled holes and bolts a 6 inch pulley to the 3 inch pulley on the clutch..

[@IngenGarage]

Oh ok, that will work!

[@randystarcher2358]

U are pretty slick of what u are doing

[@IngenGarage]

Thank ya!

[@jameshathaway5117]

FYI riding lawnmowers are built with the piston facing toward the front of the mower so you can stand them up vertical to work on or store them. Just make sure you drain the gas tank first.

[@IngenGarage]

Alright!

[@gabbymoore7602]

If you were to take that center space route of the clutch you'll probably get a whole lot higher top on speed

[@IngenGarage]

Alright! Thanks for the info!

[@marjuspjeci4097]

hi, I saw your video and I also installed the torque converter. 40 series on my electric tractor it has a 10kw motor it weighs 400kg but the belt overheats after a few km and the same thing happens

[@vicguy01]

Test the diode on your charge wire. It's a small black piece that looks like it has heat shrink on it. Or a constant draw on the battery. Just put a kill switch on it to isolate the battery.

[@IngenGarage]

Thanks dude, but for whatever reason now it is staying charged now 😂idk

[@jeffcarr2265]

Looking good 👍

[@kolbenlp7325]

That Idea from CarsAndCameras? xD They did it too back in 2016 I think. Nice Mower btw.

[@IngenGarage]

Yep! That is how I got the whole idea for this build, I have been watching them over 5 years on other channels when this one didn't exist yet and when I saw that build I had to do it! Now 4 years later I'm finally doing it!

[@Th3-Dutchman]

He dude nice videos can you show me how the belt is going im in a same project now and i have mounted the torque converter bud i dont know how the belt has to be maybe you can shoot a little video from the bottom off the mower so i can see the way the belt needs to be 😁 thx and good luck with your projects greetings from the Netherlands

[@IngenGarage]

Thanks dude! The video when I got the mower driving for the first time has a clip of the under side.

[@AUTISTICBLOGGER_steven]

You should get a SMV sign for it after all its a tractor because a tractor is a tractor no matter how big it is and you should probably find a old starter cup off a push mower and build you an emergency starter it will save you a headache I'm only 18 an autistic but I've been doing stuff like this since I was like five or six when it comes to working on small engines and building stuff like this

[@IngenGarage]

Yeah lol, I did to a pull start on this on both my mowers! The single OHV and the Twin.

[@greenmachine55]

Ive got a craftsman that color its an LT1000 with a 19.5hp opposed twin briggs and stratton

[@IngenGarage]

Ah nice!

[@jordansimon3899]

Could i install this torque converter on my off road mower?. It goes through mud and water, so i dont know how it will hold up against the dirt.

[@IngenGarage]

I'm sure you can try it! The springs might fall out of place if you go over a ton of bumps but other than that it should be good!

[@lukeledden2275]

Could be draining the battery with an electrical short somewhere.

[@IngenGarage]

Maybe idk I'll see

[@MegaMarclar]

I'm curious, is the fully extended diameter of the converter the 'same' as the old pulley, I guess I'm curious if it gets larger and pulls on the belt possibly stretching the belt

[@IngenGarage]

The spring on the clutch will compensate for the torque converter when it engages the belt and extends. It probably extends fully to 3 1/2 inches with a half inch belt and 4 inches with a 5/8 belt. The old pulley is 3 1/2 inches but the belt sits in the groove, the belt on the torque converter sits actually 3 1/2 inches so in theory it actually is a bit bigger than stock. Its hard to explain in the comments but hopefully you under stand what I'm saying lol.

[@gregorytrenhed8318]

Fun stuff wanted to do this myself curious have you broke your clutch pulley yet, mine melted

[@IngenGarage]

Nah not yet, the pulleys seem to be holding up alright, apart from this 40 series driver springs & rollers sometimes popping out but other than that it seems fine.

[@anthonyjacobsonsimracing]

Did u keep frying and shredding belts with that clutch?? cant get mine to work under load on grass and mud

[@IngenGarage]

Not really honestly, big thing is making sure your belt alignment between the pulleys is perfect and obviously the proper size and it should be good.

[@jacquesjones5570]

hi im looking at your clutch did you adjust it for a 5/8 belt or it is not adjutable by the way nice job

[@IngenGarage]

A 5/8 is one inch larger than a half for the same size. You can fit a 5/8 on it but you have to have pulleys to fit it and unbolt the clutch and idler to slip around the factory belt guards and it should work.

[@ThinkBeforeYouSheep]

Maybe toss a 4 or 5 inch pulley on the rear, maybe go full send and toss a 2 inch pulley on the rear.

[@midnightwaterdragon4725]

Just got a troy bilt pony tryna decide what I wanna do to it. I'd like to replace the pulleys and belts with sprockets and chains. Haven't seen anyone else do that yet

[@IngenGarage]

I would do a chain but then I couldn't use the clutch, if I got a 1" bore centrifugal clutch with chain sprockets then maybe that will work idk!

[@mr.russerzplace...1448]

lights run off ac wires and dc charge wires have diode located inline of dc charge wires behind plug.

[@IngenGarage]

Thanks for the info dude!

[@Th3-Dutchman]

Did you still need the "clutch" ? Or is the belt in a straight line now ? Thx 🤙

[@IngenGarage]

You don't have to have the clutch but it can allow you to rev higher and dump it lol

[@tannerphillips5303]

So prior to adding the torque converter there wasn’t any mods to it?

[@IngenGarage]

Not to the torque converter it self but I did put a smaller pulley on in the back to make the gearing a bit taller.

[@luismonjaras9323]

What would be the horsepower on my Kohler Courage 25

[@IngenGarage]

25hp lol.

[@randystarcher2358]

You wouldn't mind showing it if you have a video of it

[@IngenGarage]

I got the torque converter from CarsandCameras lol

[@reesemolloy6109]

Can you please send a link to the torque converter

[@IngenGarage]

Yes sir! www.amazon.com/BLACKHORSE-RACING-Torque-Converter-Driver-Clutch/dp/B07Q65GYSN?tag=namespacebran368-20&keywords=40+series+torque+converter&sprefix=40+series+to%2Caps%2C608

[@reesemolloy6109]

@@IngenGaragealso did you add any spacers because I saw you put washers on the pully rod

[@IngenGarage]

@@reesemolloy6109Yeah I put some up on the shaft to help align the belt and for the bolt to fully tighten.

[@reesemolloy6109]

@@IngenGarage one last question how much smaller did you get for a belt sorry for all the questions

[@IngenGarage]

@@reesemolloy6109 Ur fine, on this mower it was a 87 inch with the torque converter and a 3 inch or 2 1/2 rear pulley

[@davidgonzales669]

In a tight spot flip the hammer sideways

[@IngenGarage]

Yeah thats what I should’ve done looking back lol.

[@andrewv5148]

Do you burn though belts?

[@IngenGarage]

Honestly not really lol

[@randystarcher2358]

I like to know how you made a brake handle out of the mowing dick handle that you lower your mower deck with how you got your gas pedal setup

[@IngenGarage]

Here is all the modifications I have made to this mower: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJDXZnemZaiYfaM

[@ratboy1016]

You stole johns line from carandcameras😂😂 "like its fun, but then you remember you're on a freakin lawn mower" Love the project man lol

[@IngenGarage]

Yeah ikr! 😂

[@mr.russerzplace...1448]

those dudes rock

[@pricetag30]

That’s fine for puttin around the yard but for off-road or pulling it will slip.

[@IngenGarage]

Yeah if it was an offroad mower where I wanted to just continually move just a pulley would be fine but since this is mainly going to be on flat surfaces and really tall gearing I think it would be better (for me anyway) but you do you dude!

[@thehardworkingkiwi7284]

5minutes of shit talk for 3mph gains lol and my guy. The workd is watching. Lets get that hair sorted out

[@IngenGarage]

That's me over 2 years ago, its different now lmao.