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Smaller Clutch Diamater for Clinton A400
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:51 am
by Mark Cermak
I am working on my Kart for the 2009 TBO. It will have a Clinton A-400 with the Palmini P6 High Torque Exhaust Header. The trouble is: the three clutches I have for it, a Max Torque, Comet & Mercury all have too large a clutch drum to fit under the header without scraping the header. There's absolutely no room for a chain guard. Is there a smaller diamater clutch drum setup to use? I believe it's a 7/8's shaft. Also, what type of chain guards did these Clinton's run back then?
Thanks,
Mark
Re: Smaller Clutch Diamater for Clinton A400
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:06 am
by Mark Cermak
Whoops..... I think I meant 5/8's shaft.
Re: Smaller Clutch Diamater for Clinton A400
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:34 pm
by Rob Voska
I think the early Comet clutches were 3" and they will clear.
Re: Smaller Clutch Diameter for Clinton A400
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:01 pm
by Mark Cermak
Rob,
Thanks so much for your reply. Any idea where I could get one of these 3" Comet clutches ? I have $$$$ or stuff to trade......Anybody....? 5/8's shaft
Hapy New Year to ALL,
Mark
Re: Smaller Clutch Diamater for Clinton A400
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:13 pm
by Rob Voska
Comet's still in business I think it's Richmond Indiana. have you looked there?
Re: Smaller Clutch Diamater for Clinton A400
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:27 pm
by Mark Cermak
I was planning to call them tomorrow to see if they might be able to help me out. They are good guys and occasionally have some old parts lying around. Thanks. But if anyone else has a clutch that they would be willing to part with,please let me know @
markcer@ameritech.net
Re: Smaller Clutch Diameter for Clinton A400
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:20 pm
by Mark Cermak
I called Comet Kart sales and No Luck. Hopefully someone will have a small diameter 5/8's shart clutch to fit a Clinton. I'll Pay $$$$ or trade... I have some good stuff ! Thanks in advance.
Mark
Re: Smaller Clutch Diamater for Clinton A400
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:00 pm
by Brian Thomas
Hi Mark
What is the biggest size clutch drum you can use ?
Brian
Re: Smaller Clutch Diamater for Clinton A400
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 3:16 pm
by louie figone
Mark, not Comet Kart Sales, you want Hofco who make the Comet clutches, they list a 3 1/2 inch dia clutch for karts, 5/8 inch shaft.
http://www.hoffcocomet.com/comet/afterm ... l-clutches
Louie
Re: Smaller Clutch Diameter for Clinton A400
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:45 pm
by Mark Cermak
Louie,
Thanks for the info. I'll give them a call.
Mark