slingshot lockup issues....

[lt1bird]

ok, i need to vent....this was supose to be a bolt on, no modifications. The instructions with the lockup say to grind the numbs on the inside of the cover, plus drill a 3.5" dia hole in the cover so the lockup will clear. If I grind just the nubs off inside(the three plastic side cover mount boss) will it clear or will I most deflinatly need to cut the hole or grind off the webing of the inside cover. What seal will I use to block the massive f-in hole? Also, how many ball bearings should I use? All of them? its a 485 pump motor with one step heavy clutch springs.

 

Thanks for some info....

[00tbanshee]

ok, i need to vent....this was supose to be a bolt on, no modifications. The instructions with the lockup say to grind the numbs on the inside of the cover, plus drill a 3.5" dia hole in the cover so the lockup will clear. If I grind just the nubs off inside(the three plastic side cover mount boss) will it clear or will I most deflinatly need to cut the hole or grind off the webing of the inside cover. What seal will I use to block the massive f-in hole? Also, how many ball bearings should I use? All of them? its a 485 pump motor with one step heavy clutch springs.

 

Thanks for some info....

cut the hole to be on the safe side.if know anybody with a plasma cutter,it works great.just shoot a bead of silicone around the rubber seal when you bolt the plastic cover back on.make sure you locktite the 6 bolts that go in the springs.if not they will back out.also just use one row of balls.i've ran one of these and they work just fine.for the money i think they are worth it

[lt1bird]

You mean use one ball bearing in each row? yup, looks like a big hole will be needed...

[00tbanshee]

You mean use one ball bearing in each row? yup, looks like a big hole will be needed...

yes just use one row around the clutch the other you won't need

[sheefreak]

Data I have seen shows that the Gigot lockup has about the same holding power w/one row of balls as a direct drive style lockup. As mentioned, one row should do you fine.

[SAVAGE420]

I just ran one ball per row also.

[lt1bird]

Thanks Boys....ill get the grinder out tonight

[Titan up]

I just ground down the waffle area flush.. I didn't see the need for the big hole.

[Koolguyson]

You shouldn't need to drill a hole. Just grind the 3 nubs down. You can also call Kevin and GP and he would be more than happy to walk you through it.

[lt1bird]

I ground the numbs and the waffle definatly needed to be ground off otherwise it was just brarley touching. With a gasket it probably would clear. I drilled a 2 inch hole in the center so I can still adjust the clutch easy.... The big flat gasket in the center of the cover will seal that hole plus the outer gasket as a backup. Seems to all fit fine

 

Thanks for the help!