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Here is a guide on how to install a Comet Torque Converter . This is the one were both the driver and the driven pulleys are mounted on a backing plate, and all you have to do is bolt it to the engine and hook up the chain. This is only good for up to 8hp, if you have a larger engine you need to go with something that can handle the power, like a Comet 40 series . They can handle up to 25hp.

Now before you get started on this you should know how a torque converter works, here are some links to help you with that-
How it works
Proper cleaning and lubing
Gear ratio chart

Next is what you will need to do the install-
1.1/2'' wrench
2.1/2'' socket
3.Torque wrench in foot pounds
4.Blue Loc-tite
5.Chain tool or grinder
6.All of the parts that came with the TAV
7.Engine, duh

Install-

Step 1- Take out all the parts in the box and make sure that you have everything-
Driver clutch assembly
Driven cluch assembly
Belt
Backing plate with bolts and lock washer
Bronze bushing
metal spacer
Grey thing that has :bump:

s on the outside of it
Cover

Step 2-
Take the backing plate with the driven clutch on it and bolt it to the side of the engine using the 4 bolts and lock washers, with some blue loc tite on them and torque to 25 ft/lbs.

Step 3-
Slide the metal spacer on the crankshaft

Step 4-
Slide the half of the driver assembly on the crankshaft, pushing it against the spacer that you put on.

Step 5-
Slide the bronze bushing on to the plate that you just put on.

Step 6-
Put your belt on making sure that the belt is facing the right way, it is marked which way it goes on.

Step 7-
Slide the thing with 4 ribs on it on the the crank shaft making sure that the side with the flat spots is facing outwards away from the engine.

Step 8-
Slide on the other half of the drive clutch on the the grey thing you just put on, line it up and slide it on.

Step 9-
Take the cover and note were the flat spots are and line that up with the grey thing on the crank shaft.

Step 10-
Bolt the driver assembly to the crankshaft. Take the bolt with the washer and lock washer and thread it into the crankshaft making sure that the cover is flush with the grey thing and the flat spots are aligned. Put blue Loc tite on and torque to 25 ft/lbs.

Step 11-
Start the engine and throttle up making sure that everything is working properly and the nothing is binding up.

Step 12-
Connect your chain with the sprocket on the driven clutch down to the sprocket on your axle

Step 13-
Go ride and have fun!

This is just for the TAV version, for other types on torque converters you need to install a jack shaft. I will make a guide for that later on.
If you have any question feel free to ask or suggest changes. A video of the install will be right after it is done uploading.
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