Installing and Removing Torque Converters on Go Kart Engines
This month, we're helping install your new Torque Converter - let us run you through the process to avoid any headaches and colourful language!
In this guide we'll start with a standard CPR 6.5hp engine with the clutch already removed. We will then show the procedure to install our CPR TCC1234 3/4" Shaft Torque Converter. The process is almost identical when installing the unit on a 1" (25.4mm) shaft.
If you would like to learn how to remove your existing clutch, read our guide here: http://cutpriceracing.com.au/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=798
DIMENSIONS
total length of backplate including pulleys: ~330mm
pulley centre to centre distance – ~170mm
front pulley diameter - ~130mm
rear pulley diameter - ~160mm
NOTE: Add approx. 10mm top and bottom for cover clearance
width,
(Width of backplate to front of pulley front: ~80mm
Width of backplate to end of pulley retaining nut on rear pulley: ~100mm
Width of backplate to front of pulley rear: ~60mm
Width of jackshaft to front of pulley rear: ~70mm
NOTE: Add approx. 10mm to front of pulley retaining nut on rear pulley for cover clearance)
height,
Backplate height at highest point (lowest to highest point): ~170mm
bolt hole pc:
Pre-Drilled PCDs:
4x65mm
4x89mm
CONTENTS
1. Installing the Backing Plate & Jackshaft
2. Installing the Asymetric Belt ** CRITICAL STEP - READ CAREFULLY **
3. Installing the Driver Pulley
4. Installing the cover shroud
This guide explains how to easily install a CPR TCC1234 3/4" shaft torque converterl.
1. Installing the Backing Plate & Jackshaft
Locate the four M8 short bolts in the kit. These bolts are designed to fit a standard GX200/Clone engine side plate. Nearly all clone engines use the metric fittings in the sideplates, although hole locations may differ from engine to engine. There are an assortment of holes in the backing plate. In only very very rare circumstances do the holes not line up. In this case, you may need to re-drill or slot the holes to suit.
Here is our engine with the clutch removed and the crankshaft bare, ready to install our plate. Note the four holes a the edges of the 4-point star surrounding the crankshaft. This is where our backing plate will bolt to.
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*NOTE - The black oil filler plug (at the HEAD side of the motor) MAY foul on the jackshaft slightly when installed. Usually a small amount of filing or cutting to reduce the amount of the plug protruding is all that is required to resolve the problem. This is quite common for most clone engines but some do not require any modification of the plug. Usually when they do foul, it's only by less than 1mm so it's easily fixed with a bastard file or similar.
Our TCC1234 system is supplied with the jackshaft and driven pulley pre-assembled for your convenience. Locate the four M8 short bolts and position the backing plate as shown.
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Lift the backing plate up to the engine and rotate it so that four of the bolt holes in the backing plate match the four bolt holes on the engine side-plate. Ensure the bolt holes are evenly spaced from the crankshaft so that the cranshaft is centred exactly. This is very important. You can see clearly which holes are to be used in the picture when installing on a CPR 6.5hp or 10hp engine.
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Tighten the four bolts to no more than 12NM. Do not over-tighten as the backing plate willl be damaged.
Locate the 3/4" ring (Spacer)
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Push the spacer onto the engine crankshaft all the way home so that it is against the side-plate/seal/bearing. Check the position of the spacer - if you are looking down from the top or in from the side, it should line up with the outer face of the Torque Converter backing plate.
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2. Installing the Asymetric Belt *CRITICAL STEP*
The Asymetric belt is critical to the operation of the Torque Converter. It transmits power from the Driver to the Driven/Jackshaft. In addition, it rides up and down on the angled faces of the pulleys to effect the drive ratio.
The belt has two sides/faces - one face is square, and one is angled. Have a look at the two pictures below. The difference is subtle. The top picture shows the angled side, the bottom shows the square side. If you view the belt from above you should be able to see the angle on one side. The SQUARE SIDE MUST FACE THE ENGINE when installed.
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ANGLED SIDE
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SQUARE SIDE
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Remove the driver from the small white box included with your torque converter and cut the zip-tie. Dismantle the unt, but leave the weight attached to the drum (G) as shown in the picture above.
Locate the flat driver pulley half (Part D in the picture above)
Slide the flat driver pulley onto the crankshaft with the flange (the part pionting upward on part D shown in the picture above) facing away from the engine. It is keyed so you will need to align the key with the keyway in the crankshaft or it will not slide on. A smaller flange (not shown - under the flat driver pulley half shown in the pic above) will but up against the 3/4" spacer you installed in part 1.
**NOTE - The 1" Version does not require a brass bush - if your package contains a brass bush, it has been included by mistake*** Locate the brass ring (Part E in the picture above) and slide it over the crankshaft and onto the the flange on Part D.
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Orient the belt so that the square edge is facing the engine and place it over the large driven pulley (jackshaft pulley) so that it slots loosely into the groove. It will sit at the outer edge of the pulley, not deep in the groove. Then slip the other end of the belt over the brass ring (Part E). It will be fairly loose but will stay in place easily.
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3. Installing the Driver Pulley
Locate all the remaining pieces of the driver pulley (Part F, G & H).
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Slide the splined bush (Part F) onto the crankshaft so that it butts against the Flat Driver Pulley half (Part D) on the crankshaft. Note it is different on each end. The end with the two cutouts on each side of the flange is the side that must face AWAY from the engine so that the squared off parts of the hat will fit into it. It is keyed so you will need to line the key with the keyway in the crankshaft so that it can slide on.
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Slide the weight and drum (Part G) onto the crankshaft. You will need to align the splines but there is no speific orientation for this part except that the weight should face outwards as shown in the picture below.
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The Drum Hat (Part H) is then positioned on the end of the splined bush. Note that two steps ago when you installed the splined bush, that it must connect and lock the hat in position. When the hat is installed properly, it will rotate with the crankshaft. If yours is loose, it is probably because the splined shaft is installed the opposite way around.
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Locate the long 5/16" UNF crankshaft bolt (Part C), the machine washer (Part B), and the cap end (part A).
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Assemble the three parts. Place end cap on the surface with the flange facing upwards. Place the machine washer over the top of it and then thread the long crankshaft bolt up through it as shown in the picture below.
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Install the bolt into the end of the Driver Pulley Hat (Part H). Tighten the crankshaft bolt to approx 20Nm.
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Your engine should now look like this:
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Tighten the large nyloc nut on the Driven pulley attached to the jackshaft to align the belt perfectly.
Slip your chain over the jackshaft sprocket.
4. Installing the Cover Shroud
Locate The Shroud and the four short M6 bolts.
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Orient the shroud as shown with the small end over the driver pulley. Fit the shroud over the pulleys and it should line up with the 4 holes (2 top and 2 bottom) in the backing plate. Install the 4 bolts and tighten snug - do not overtighten as the thread in the billlet alloy backplate may strip.
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WELL DONE! You have now completed the install and you are ready to drive! Have fun!