56 with a Honda GC190 build thread

[oil-lamp]

I was thinking about chrome but now you got me thinking the plane jane may be ok.   

[carryall]

a lot of different finishes can be done on a copper surface. (i.e. polished shiny, matte (soda/bead blasted), dimpled, including lots of different patina colors.  It's also easily engraved (or stamped, or acid etched) and then those areas highlighted.   I used to do bronze art work using the lost wax mold process, and would "experiment" with different patinas and finishes/colors.  

[oil-lamp]

Well, this should be the last rebuild of my jackshaft mount. I hope. The upper plates will keep in place and unable to move. The pully will keep the belt tight with very little effort. I am having to drop the carb down by 4inches cause the 45° bend just didn't do it. Well the night is a cold 43° and raining so I did not get it reinstalled tonight maybe Friday or Saturday. I hope. Here's a couple of pics.

[pd]

Hope it works out , Reese .

It looks heavy duty enough .

Pete .

[Ricks]

Looking good Reese!  43 degrees would be a heat wave here.

[oil-lamp]

I know it was mean of me to post the temp but it sounded better than the next 4 days of 68° to 70°. Oh sorry I did it again my bad. 
By the way I've got a question? How would you or do you set the pullies on a jackshaft system? Do you just set the distance and hope it works or is there wiggle room? 

[Ricks]

Not sure what you are asking Reese, are you speaking about the torque converter distance?  If so, the distance between the pulley centers is determined by belt length.  They make a bunch of different legth belts and each one covers a range of about 1/2" or so.  I have a listing at home, I believe.

[oil-lamp]

Yes and I would like a copy of that chart because I don't remember what size of belts I got from Wayne. So I understand the distance is what I need to be getting right. Right. I got two from Wayne so when I started this I would have what size I needed. So I have the motor bolted in I then would need to just set the other shaft at the right spacing and I'm done. Well there will be some more trimming to be done pn my bracket.   Thanks Rick.

[Ricks]

Here you go Reese!

[oil-lamp]

Thanks Rick.  I will post a pic I hope today with it back in place.

[carryall]

General rule of thumb is the clutch/driven clutch distance is where the belt, when "pinched" down to where it makes a straight line (top and bottom) from driven to the clutch (at rest/open) leaves approx. 1/8th inch clearance between bronze bushing and belt.  When the belt is in its "relaxed/normal state, it will make slight contact with the bushing while clutch is spinning inside it.  (See crude drawing LOL)

[oil-lamp]

Thanks Carryall, I will use this also Saturday. I was going to work on it today especially seeing I put off buying a tractor till Saturday. Until I got home and the wife said come ride with me 3 1/2 hours later I'm home. So we will se tomorrow. 

[oil-lamp]

Ok here we go, the shaft is about 8&1/4 inches apartI guess it may do. I can't test it yet for I have not got a final drive belt yet and I need to move my seat springs up some.

[Ricks]

Looks like it should work!

[carryall]

What size drive pulley are you running on the jackshaft?  Also, Are you planning on drill/tapping the end of jackshaft to hold driven clutch in place on outside edge of shaft, or going to use a collar(s)?