How does the clutch work on a go cart?

I am making a go cart.. I bought a clutch.. mounted it.. but Do I need anything else or can I just mount it and put the chain on it.. turn the motor o...



I am making a go cart.. I bought a clutch.. mounted it.. but Do I need anything else or can I just mount it and put the chain on it.. turn the motor on.. and when I push the gas it will go vis versa?

thanks

One Response to “How does the clutch work on a go cart?”

  1. DER ALTE FIRZ says:

    That’s the idea. It is a centrifugal clutch. The faster the engine revs, the more contack you have to transmit power fromn the engine to the wheels. Sort of half-way between a car automatic and standard transmission.

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