staton vs roadbug friction kit

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BarryT

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I too have a question: I wrote both these companies asking if an HS-142F, straight shaft/keyed, 5/8" would work with their kits. One company wrote back that "no, you must use a centrifugal clutch, and the other wrote back that he was not familiar with this engine.
So, can any of you friction guys out there answer this?
Tanks
Barry
 

BarryT

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Thanks Albula vulpes! A key'ed clutch is easy enough to mount on the shaft, I'm just wondering about the clearances between the engine housing and where it bolts to the friction kit. Looks like the engine castings are different between the straight shaft model and the tapered shaft model. I'm going to go for it, may have to do some shimming though.