I finally got a chance to build the torque converter doodlebug and I figured I would take pictures along the well to help others who would consider doing this to their own bike. I searched the forum a few times and found bits of information regarding this subject but no one had actually done a step by step thread so here is my best shot! Started out with a $50 doodlebug from craigslist.
Bought a 212cc Hemi Predator 60363 from harbor freight for $99 dollars and bolted on a $75 knock off TAV from autoexpress on ebay Go Kart Torque Converter Kit CVT Clutch 1" Comet TAV2 30 75 6" Driven 10T 40 41 | eBay.
As you can see this converter does not have the extra support for the driven shaft so trimming of the oil dipstick was not necessary. Upon installation I noticed the driver assembly was mounted slightly inward so I used a 3/4" washer to shim it to allow the flat sheaves of both units to be aligned.
The next order of business was to remove the 97cc engine and additional mounting plate. Crazy to see the size difference.
Bought a 212cc Hemi Predator 60363 from harbor freight for $99 dollars and bolted on a $75 knock off TAV from autoexpress on ebay Go Kart Torque Converter Kit CVT Clutch 1" Comet TAV2 30 75 6" Driven 10T 40 41 | eBay.
As you can see this converter does not have the extra support for the driven shaft so trimming of the oil dipstick was not necessary. Upon installation I noticed the driver assembly was mounted slightly inward so I used a 3/4" washer to shim it to allow the flat sheaves of both units to be aligned.
The next order of business was to remove the 97cc engine and additional mounting plate. Crazy to see the size difference.
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