I got a hold of these guys and they said that they would sell there
trans. I lost the post but it was around 300.oo bucks. You will have
to scrole down to see, it's in the rear end and tire section. Ted
http://www.awesomebuggy.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=58#




I--- In offroadgokarts@yahoogroups.com, "Mark" <mscecil@e...> wrote:
>
> I wouldn't put more than 10hp through that hoffco comet
> transmission... it isn't built very well. Last i checked, they did
> not advertise it on their website, but had a warehouse full of them.
>
> also try
> http://www.snpt.biz/page5.html
>
> This is a shift on the fly transmission... kind of expensive
>
> Powertec sells one.. www.kimballproducts.com is their url. I tried
> one once-- it is built well, but the shifter is on the same side as
> the input shaft for the torque converter... so you had to use the 40
> series or smaller (or sprockets). Otherwise, it was fine.
> They use these transmissions on a large utility vehicle.
>
> You may find it more economical to find a polaris transmission off
> ebay and modify the shafting on it to fit in a cart.
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>
> --- In offroadgokarts@yahoogroups.com, "Starnes, Richard"
> <rstarnes@c...> wrote:
> >
> > I called Hoffco/Comet a couple of years ago and was able to purchase a
> > couple of their forward/reverse gearboxes. I have one them on a 600lb.
> > Kart with 22 hp. The first thing that broke was the plastic shift
lever.
> > The second was a sliding gear inside became stuck in forward. After
> > making a replacement lever and unsticking the gear, it has worked
fine.
> > At Hoffco, I spoke to a Dean Sproles. 800-999-8161 ext 148. You might
> > try calling him.
> >
> >
> >
> > rick
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> > Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:00 PM
> > To: offroadgokarts@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Off Road GoKarts] Reverse Gearbox
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello, first post. I have been researching previous messages looking
> > for info on a foward reverse gearbox. Found a few, but nothing
> > definate. There was a link to comet industries, but it was dead, and
> > could'nt find any mention of a F.R. gearbox at their website. If any
> > one has any info, I would appreciate it. Also building a 500cc kart,
> > will post some pics if your interested. THANKS...
> >
> >
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