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« on: July 08, 2013, 01:36:26 am »
Hey Guys,
So I'm building a new clutch for my mower, started with just a re-gearing and new belt but when I found my alignment was way out I decided to tear everything out and start from scratch. I want to build a two pulley clutch, I have Cast pulleys w/sheaves because that's all I have easy access too, about 8" on my engine and 4.25" or so on my trans. My belt is a couple inches bigger than what I calculated out for it, but my issue is, when I have no clutch at all, just my loose belt and pulleys it won't just sit there and slip, like it grabs on my transaxle pulley and will want to try take off if in gear. The belt is new, my trans pulley is new, engine pulley has been raced with before. Do I just need to break everything in and then it will work good? It's like I need a more slippery trans pulley. Or am I stressing myself out and it wont work until I have those pieces on the edge of my clutch plate that press against the belt when it's disengaged to keep it from moving? if that makes sense, just those little tabs.
Thanks!