How do I do a manual clutch???
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wayne z
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I am thinking of doing a Predator 99cc pusher but would like to do a manual clutch. How do I either do it or where do I buy one???
Easiest thing would be to set up a jackshaft primary drive and use a pully on the engine instead of a centrifugal clutch, and fab a spring loaded idler to press the outside of the slack side of the belt, with a cable and clutch lever to control the idler to disengage the belt. Instead of jackshaft, some have used a bike rim attached to the rear rim for a pully to get a useable ratio, and modded the frame for it.
Search the DIY section . Look at my in-frame Preddy friction drive thread, And Cannonball2 Just posted pics yesterday of his 1905 replica with a belt clutch and Robin engine.
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pocdragon
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http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=38597
he has really good pics showing how it tightens the slack
your going to have to use belts and pulleys bro atleast for the clutch part, you can make it hand of foot operated, very cool
he has really good pics showing how it tightens the slack
your going to have to use belts and pulleys bro atleast for the clutch part, you can make it hand of foot operated, very cool
NormO
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Similar to a motorcycle clutch. Just not anywhere near as complicated.
charliechaindrive.
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Melted pop cans and witchcraft
Well that can be done. I have pop cans I can melt and as far as the witchcraft goes I have an ex-wife so that probably has that covered... Thanks Charlie!
charliechaindrive.
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Glad to help!