Comments on: technical http://roopod.com/technical/ roopod: The alternative vehicle Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:11:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: David http://roopod.com/technical/comment-page-1/#comment-5009 David Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:04:19 +0000 http://roopod.com/?p=31#comment-5009 It is a 16hp Honda clone engine. My son really wanted reverse on this UTV. The UTV ways about 1000lbs so I will have some stress on this comet gearbox. If he is not too hard on it, I hope it will hold up. It also saved me alot of the jackshaft set-up issues I was having. I am running the gear box with a comet 40 series torque converter. Thanks for your help. It is a 16hp Honda clone engine. My son really wanted reverse on this UTV. The UTV ways about 1000lbs so I will have some stress on this comet gearbox. If he is not too hard on it, I hope it will hold up. It also saved me alot of the jackshaft set-up issues I was having. I am running the gear box with a comet 40 series torque converter. Thanks for your help.

]]> By: Roo http://roopod.com/technical/comment-page-1/#comment-4950 Roo Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:03:11 +0000 http://roopod.com/?p=31#comment-4950 Hi there David, the Comet is long gone..could not take the torque of my diesel...that being said, I did mount a bearing on the end of the shaft, the mount connect back to the motor block...the new gearbox, if yo look around on the sight is a Nova racing unit from the UK...It also has an outboard bearing on the end of it's shaft...I hope your application does not eat your gearbox...what is your engine? best of luck, roo Hi there David, the Comet is long gone..could not take the torque of my diesel…that being said, I did mount a bearing on the end of the shaft, the mount connect back to the motor block…the new gearbox, if yo look around on the sight is a Nova racing unit from the UK…It also has an outboard bearing on the end of it’s shaft…I hope your application does not eat your gearbox…what is your engine?

best of luck,
roo

]]> By: David http://roopod.com/technical/comment-page-1/#comment-4947 David Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:14:31 +0000 http://roopod.com/?p=31#comment-4947 How did you get out of putting a pillow block bearing support on the outside of pulley on the input shaft going into the comet gearbox? I thought the instructions said you had to have one for support? I am building a go kart with that gearbox and would like to not install the bearing support if it is not necessary. Thanks for your help. How did you get out of putting a pillow block bearing support on the outside of pulley on the input shaft going into the comet gearbox? I thought the instructions said you had to have one for support? I am building a go kart with that gearbox and would like to not install the bearing support if it is not necessary. Thanks for your help.

]]> By: Tim Dziok http://roopod.com/technical/comment-page-1/#comment-688 Tim Dziok Sat, 06 Nov 2010 23:52:04 +0000 http://roopod.com/?p=31#comment-688 Saw the roopod in action today, its quite a feat of engineering and rule bending....ha ha ha. As you pulled out of our parking lot it was clear that a swaybar on the front would help immensly and the COG needs to be moved rearward. Stiffening up on the front shocks would help a bit too, there isn't much room between the lower frame and the pavement at ride height. Otherwise I'm jealous.. Saw the roopod in action today, its quite a feat of engineering and rule bending….ha ha ha. As you pulled out of our parking lot it was clear that a swaybar on the front would help immensly and the COG needs to be moved rearward. Stiffening up on the front shocks would help a bit too, there isn’t much room between the lower frame and the pavement at ride height. Otherwise I’m jealous..

]]> By: Alastair http://roopod.com/technical/comment-page-1/#comment-605 Alastair Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:51:50 +0000 http://roopod.com/?p=31#comment-605 Just curious.... Why not just buy an Aixam...? Its all there, same engine, CVT, Comex gearbox, the lot.... Save an awful amount of work! BTW, Comex gearbox aint a strong beast, Keep it well full of oil! Best, Alastair Just curious….

Why not just buy an Aixam…?

Its all there, same engine, CVT, Comex gearbox, the lot….

Save an awful amount of work!

BTW, Comex gearbox aint a strong beast, Keep it well full of oil!

Best,

Alastair

]]> By: William Dysinger http://roopod.com/technical/comment-page-1/#comment-529 William Dysinger Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:02:04 +0000 http://roopod.com/?p=31#comment-529 Roo, Well, it's been over a year now and I'm just checking in to see progress. All the detail stuff really drags on doesn't it? I'm in the middle of a foreclosure so my build is on hold. Probably just as well as my plans have changed several times. I purchased a quad frame with complete front suspension to use on my trike. As it stands now I will be using a 20hp B&S belt-driving a peerless 600 lawnmower tranny (6 speeds plus reverse) then chain-drive to single back wheel. After reading your plans on using a tile saw to cut down your glass, I'm thinking lots and lots of lubricant for cooling and slow cut, right? Just wondering how it came out? As I study more detail of your plans, I think your super-light aluminum frame idea is outstanding! Do you have a final weight estimate yet? Cheers and keep up the good work! Roo,
Well, it’s been over a year now and I’m just checking in to see progress. All the detail stuff really drags on doesn’t it? I’m in the middle of a foreclosure so my build is on hold. Probably just as well as my plans have changed several times. I purchased a quad frame with complete front suspension to use on my trike. As it stands now I will be using a 20hp B&S belt-driving a peerless 600 lawnmower tranny (6 speeds plus reverse) then chain-drive to single back wheel. After reading your plans on using a tile saw to cut down your glass, I’m thinking lots and lots of lubricant for cooling and slow cut, right? Just wondering how it came out? As I study more detail of your plans, I think your super-light aluminum frame idea is outstanding! Do you have a final weight estimate yet? Cheers and keep up the good work!

]]> By: Plastics Springs http://roopod.com/technical/comment-page-1/#comment-501 Plastics Springs Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:35:41 +0000 http://roopod.com/?p=31#comment-501 Great concept. Keep up the good work. <a href="http://www.leespring.com" rel="nofollow">Alex</a> Great concept. Keep up the good work.

Alex

]]> By: roo http://roopod.com/technical/comment-page-1/#comment-431 roo Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:48:51 +0000 http://roopod.com/?p=31#comment-431 Hi there, Mark...I used a stub shaft made by Kubota...it is 1.125" Dia... Hi there, Mark…I used a stub shaft made by Kubota…it is 1.125″ Dia…

]]> By: Mark http://roopod.com/technical/comment-page-1/#comment-429 Mark Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:45:17 +0000 http://roopod.com/?p=31#comment-429 Nice project! How did you mate the Comet 94C CVT to the kubota flywheel? Nice project! How did you mate the Comet 94C CVT to the kubota flywheel?

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