need help with heathkit hilltopper
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what kind of motor is in it? i'm also a bit confused as to what part you're talking about. is it a belt drive, have something like a TAV on it or does it run a clutch going to the rear sprocket or jack shaft setup?
i attached a pic of a TAV so you'd know what it is in case you've never seen one. if it's all original i doubt it will be one of the Comet TAV's, but it could be a similar setup.
take a pic of what you're talking about. it would give us a much better idea of what you need.
edit: here's a pic of my old Tec 4hp. are you talking about the clutch like GTO asked?
i attached a pic of a TAV so you'd know what it is in case you've never seen one. if it's all original i doubt it will be one of the Comet TAV's, but it could be a similar setup.
take a pic of what you're talking about. it would give us a much better idea of what you need.
edit: here's a pic of my old Tec 4hp. are you talking about the clutch like GTO asked?
Here, read this. I needed some belt info and theres some good stuff in here for you. http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/general-minibike-talk/12774-best-deal-belts.html
it looks way cooler than it is. it's got a wicked mid-range vibration right now. it's either the crank (putting my money on that, have a good GX160 one to try in it) or flywheel (from ARC, doubt that's it) and i'll be swapping parts soon to figure it out. the carb also isn't tuned quite right which isn't helping either (i'm 99.8% sure that has nothing to do with it).
it still hauls ass but will knock your fillings out (which is why it's parked for now, that vibration isn't good for it).
it pulls on my friend's 110cc/4sp DB like crazy after 25mph. i have to fully let off the throttle to not run into the back of him. the low end on my 5.5 sucks.
it sucks spending a bunch building a motor and then having problems. everything is within spec on it too. the only stock clone parts left are the case, crank and head. i'll figure it out but at least i get to learn from it.
i almost have more fun trying to build stuff than i do actually riding it. :laugh:
it still hauls ass but will knock your fillings out (which is why it's parked for now, that vibration isn't good for it).
it pulls on my friend's 110cc/4sp DB like crazy after 25mph. i have to fully let off the throttle to not run into the back of him. the low end on my 5.5 sucks.
it sucks spending a bunch building a motor and then having problems. everything is within spec on it too. the only stock clone parts left are the case, crank and head. i'll figure it out but at least i get to learn from it.
i almost have more fun trying to build stuff than i do actually riding it. :laugh:
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gto is correct.
the driver is attached to your motor.
bmi is a good source for parts. there are several other suppliers of comet parts.
check out ebay too.
make sure that when you replace various parts on your comet torque converter,.. to check all shaft sizes,.. series,.. diam. of driven if replacing same and size and type of belt (20 or 30 series etc).
the parts suppliers will help you when you order.
cool bike.
good luck.
the driver is attached to your motor.
bmi is a good source for parts. there are several other suppliers of comet parts.
check out ebay too.
make sure that when you replace various parts on your comet torque converter,.. to check all shaft sizes,.. series,.. diam. of driven if replacing same and size and type of belt (20 or 30 series etc).
the parts suppliers will help you when you order.
cool bike.
good luck.