How do you adjust a clutch on a bully?
Engage the clutch and bring the temp up to about 250 degrees and then allow it to cool down, engage the clutch again and bring the temp up to about 300 degrees and again allow it to cool down. Continue this process until you bring the clutch up to approximately 400 degrees.
What is stall speed in Bully clutch?
Stall speed is the reading shown on the tach as the kart is accelerating from a slow speed before the clutch has become a locked couple. As the springs are adjusted clockwise, the tension on the springs is increased and the stall speed is raised.
Can a centrifugal clutch be adjusted?
There are three different spring configurations on centrifugal go-kart clutches: 1 spring, 2 springs or 3 springs. There are two ways to go about adjusting spring tension. The first way is by removing a few coils to increase the spring force. Simply remove parts of the spring coils with a pair of cutting clippers.
At what RPM does a centrifugal clutch engage?
A clutch starts to engage around 2,000 rpm and will lock up around 2,600 rpm. Driving at full throttle gives the clutch a chance to cool down.
How much HP can a centrifugal clutch handle?
NORAM centrifugal clutches are designed to fit engines ranging from fractional horsepower up through 50 HP applications.
Why is my centrifugal clutch not engaging?
Centrifugal Clutch Won’t Engage If your clutch won’t engage, It usually means that the engine idle speed is different to the clutch idle speed. This can result in damage. To correct this, change the spring or change the engine speed to below the clutch idle speed.
What is better 10 or 12 tooth clutch?
This really depends on the purpose of your Go-kart, the number of teeth in your axle sprocket, and the tire size. If you have big tires (more than 13″) in your go-kart then it will be better to use a 10T clutch, if your go-kart is built for racing purposes then you can choose the 12T.
What happens when valve spring tension is too low?
If the spring pressures are too low, a condition called “Valve Float” will occur.
How should a good clutch feel?
The clutch feels soft The clutch should take a bit of pressure to move, and when you press down, you should be met with some resistance. If the clutch pedal feels ‘spongey’ or feels like you’re pushing it into a block of warm butter, your clutch is likely going to need to be replaced soon.
What does a spongy clutch feel like?
SPONGY CLUTCH PEDAL If your clutch pedal feels soft or ‘spongy’ at any point as you press it to the floor, it’s a sign your clutch fluid is low. That spongy, inconsistent feeling is due to air in the clutch line from the master cylinder to the slave cylinder.
What RPM does a clutch engage?
Clutches slip, therefore the setting of engagement about 200 RPM before peak torque lets the clutch FULLY engage at peak torque.