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I have a 96 max 2 with a 16hp vanguard. I just installed the high speed clutch upgrade in the primary. Original spring in secondary. Now when I drive it, it has no power for climping hills. The motor revs up in neutral, but when under load it won't. I was also adjusting the governor, which maybe I have something wrong there? Any suggestions?
I put a high speed clutch on my IV. I live in Florida so relatively flat. I could run 30MPH flat but would slow under a load or uphill. Still had low end power though, but wouldn't go 30 up a hill.
The Vanguard should run 4,000rpm. How many are you turning? Do you know how fast you are going?
You will probaby be ok with some adjustments, but might mod the engine some. I would adjust the govenor to turn about 4,500 on flat ground. Then check to see what you can get going uphill. How fast was the stock machine? Mine was 18MPH, now its 30. You should still be able to pull the stock speed ok, but lug above.
Do you have stock tires? Get us some numbers, and we can help better.
I know that the high speed clutch is not really recommended on an 18 or less.
Is your belt snug on the clutches and is it at least 1 7/8's wide. (Is that the right width guys, just guessing) You do have to shim the engine to get proper belt tension.
Later,
Rut
Last edited by fulleraviation; 05-12-2009 at 12:36 PM.
The motor runs 4000 rpm in neutral. Stock tires. stock motor. Runs in the mid 20's top speed, but takes for ever to wind up to that. If I come to a log or steep hill, it will barely climb over. At top speed, when I come to a hill it will bog down around 2000 rpm, depending on the hill. Was a lot better before about climbing over obstacles.
Belt tension is good. Could the governor do this? Should I switch to a red spring in the secondary? Thanks for the help.
When i installed the high speed kit, i also installed the red spring at the same time and it seems to have the same low end power, but i drive mostly flat land.
What does the high speed kit do? Unless you install a larger diameter clutch, I do not understand how you can go faster. Is the belt allowed with this kit to ride higher than stock which equals larger diameter?
It seems from the posts and reading between the lines that this kit allows the clucth to change/move throughout its range quicker which would allow faster acceration, but would bog down a smaller engine. In the end you would not go any faster, just get there quicker if your engine had the torque?
Interesting, can't wait to hear what RI say's or any other members more familiar with this. I would call RI, but sure someone will post their response soon.
BTW: I installed an Argo Clutch on my Max IV on an 18hp machine. Richard at Richards Relics sold it to me. It is a larger diamenter, and retains the same low gearing. I Love it!
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