1 1/8" bore drive clutch

[Dw89xj]

Checking to see if there are any good used 1 1/8" bore clutches for sale for 1 3/16 belt before I go buying a brand new one. Thanks for any help.

[john swenson]

it's me dan..i have a clutch out of a max 2 that had the 18 h.p. vanguard briggs . i bought a new clutch when i bought a 22 h.p. vanguard . check and see if it will work for you . it's still in good shape but maybe the pucks or shoes need to be replaced although it still worked when i took it off . i'll measure the shaft i.d. on it tomorrow . johnboy va.

[Dw89xj]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

[racerone3]

it's me dan..i have a clutch out of a max 2 that had the 18 h.p. vanguard briggs . i bought a new clutch when i bought a 22 h.p. vanguard . check and see if it will work for you . it's still in good shape but maybe the pucks or shoes need to be replaced although it still worked when i took it off . i'll measure the shaft i.d. on it tomorrow . johnboy va.

Pretty sure it will be a 1" if its from an 18 Vanguard

[john swenson]

race 1..3 is correct . it's a 1'' bore comet . i'm happy to pass it on to someone who really needs it and does'nt have money to spare . johnboy va.

[Dw89xj]

Well really I need one of each a good one inch and a good one and an eighth. One for my wife's 18 vanguard and one for the 27 command. But I'd be willing to pay, I know this habit isn't free. Lol

[john swenson]

dan..i'm happy to send it to you for your wifes machine . it will be a early christmas present ! send your address again , i 'm not sure where i put it . j.b.

[Dw89xj]

Johnboy thank you very much for helping us out on the 1 inch clutch.

I'm still on the hunt for a good used 1 ¹/⁸" clutch if anyone has one. Trying to avoid that brand new price but you do what ya gotta do. Thanks for any leads or help, it's much appreciated.

[racerone3]

sadly, the 1 1/8 bore seem hard to come by on the used market

[Dw89xj]

Well then, it seems as though I need to decide on a 94c, or 1195, the 94c is 100 dollars or so cheaper, the 1195 reminds me alot of my cvtech series 6, I really liked that clutch. The only 94c I had i messed up running it and revving without a belt, total newbie mistake and no fault of the clutch. I don't wanna go to cheap but I sure don't wanna pay Richards price either.

[dirtdobber]

Dan make sure the bigger clutch will fit. With the original comet 780 there's not much room between the tub and mounting bolt. Also make sure the belt is compatible for your new drive clutch and your existing driven i.e. belt width and side angle.

[Dw89xj]

Dan make sure the bigger clutch will fit. With the original comet 780 there's not much room between the tub and mounting bolt. Also make sure the belt is compatible for your new drive clutch and your existing driven i.e. belt width and side angle.

I'm using the one you sent for the t20 it's 1 3/16" belt isn't it? I've heard good things about the 94c, it's narrower than the other if it's going to be tight, the Kohler looks narrower but taller than the original opposed twin, I derailed quite a bit from staying all original, but I couldn't pass on a biggish v twin.

[dirtdobber]

Yes on the 1-3/16.

the Kohler looks narrower

It doesn't matter how narrow the engine is. The drive clutch must align with the driven clutch. The only way to create more space on the clutch side would be to move the transmission over, which would be a tremendous pain!

[Dw89xj]

Yes on the 1-3/16.


It doesn't matter how narrow the engine is. The drive clutch must align with the driven clutch. The only way to create more space on the clutch side would be to move the transmission over, which would be a tremendous pain!

Yes I was thinking about it almost all night, moving the transmission would be a huge pain, I suppose if I had too I could do like on a max and heat and area and have some sort of jig maybe involving a scissor jack to push out on the tub and reform it just enough to clear. I worry I might end up having to run spacers on the wheels to have enough clearance, if I were to need to stretch it. On my max the CV tech clutch was much larger than 94c, the side towards the engine was wider which in turn I had to set the engine slightly to the right to line up, it was tight but had just enough room to work without much effort besides the motor mount plate to offset it slightly.

[mfenmor]

Hey Dan,
I remember seeing a post where someone did just that, heated the tub and pushed it out with a form.
I didn't want to do that and found the CV Tec driven clutch. I think they are the same one used on the buffalo truck.
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I thought I had a pic with the motor and clutch in but no need to move trans, move engine over. You may need to modify the motor mount, but could be easier than poking a hole thru the tub by mistake.
At least you have options.

https://usa.cvtech-aab.com/868-poulies-invance.html

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