Hey guys, I just got my first Chrysler Power Bee 580 (Model # 58037). It is in nice condition. I will be putting it on either a Putt-nik Leo or a Sears Model 300. Problem is, I need all the accessories. I need an engine mount, an exhaust header, and a clutch. Anyone have these things for sell or know where i can get them? Thanks....Ron
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See Ted's post below
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Vince Hughes makes/sells a number of really solid parts for 580's and others. His steel engine mount is a repop of the original heavy duty West Bend mount. He has beautiful open exhausts for the 580 as well. Don't forget you must have a chain guard. Vince is one of the vintage kart crowd, and deserves our support.
http://www.californiavintagekarters.com/
You should be able to find a good clutch on eBay, or if you want the very best, Jim Donovan at Max Torque has them. Not cheap, but they work great and are very sturdy. Jim is at
Jim Donovan
(630)369-9600
2180 Corporate Ln,
Naperville, Il 60563
jim@maxtorque.com
A Noram clutch is a good lower price clutch. Google on Noram clutches.
Remember
www.mcmaster.com for quality hardware, and many of the fluid products needed. You may get blue and red Loctite at most auto parts stores. ONLY USE THE RED FOR BOLTS THAT ARE NOT GOING TO BE REMOVED ON A REGULAR BASIS! Ted
I've only had Macs engines on my other karts but they are too much for some of my karts. I will check these sources out. Thanks a lot. I'll probably comment further on this thread later. Thanks for the leads. I've never driven a kart with a west bend but have recently become interested in an 820. Also would like to expand to consider a clinton or pp. for the older karts...
Well, the 580 is one of the simplest engines to work on. Aside from the big snap ring on the PTO side main ball bearing, there's nothing to fear. The 820 is just as easy, except it has no big snap ring to consider. I'm getting my newest 610 ready for November's Tucson event. It is exactly the same as an 820 except for the .344 smaller bore. Ted
ron,
if you rather the era correct clutch i can help you out.
but it won't be a whole lot cheaper than the new modern version of max torque which are vintage legal anyway.
jims clutches are better and parts atre easier to come buy but if you are looking for era correct i can help..
i just happened to go through my old two shoe max torque pile today.
i discovered i have about 8 west bend drive spiders and i only need four.
so if you want a rebuilt two shoe with new lining i can provide one.
pm me if you're interested.
Ron, Dave's vintage Max Torques work very well indeed, and are very lightweight. Low rotating weight = good acceleration! TJ
(10-24-2017, 01:44 PM)Ron Reaves Wrote: [ -> ]I've only had Macs engines on my other karts but they are too much for some of my karts. I will check these sources out. Thanks a lot. I'll probably comment further on this thread later. Thanks for the leads. I've never driven a kart with a west bend but have recently become interested in an 820. Also would like to expand to consider a clinton or pp. for the older karts...
(Macs engines on my other karts but they are too much for some of my karts. )
explain ? i am new do you mean power or cost i am guessing cost , when a boy i only
had enough money for a used 580 those bright yellow mac's were just a dream sitting on
the shelf of our local Kart shop Karts & Parts Baldwin NY.
(10-27-2017, 09:19 AM)Richard Stamile Wrote: [ -> ] (10-24-2017, 01:44 PM)Ron Reaves Wrote: [ -> ]I've only had Macs engines on my other karts but they are too much for some of my karts. I will check these sources out. Thanks a lot. I'll probably comment further on this thread later. Thanks for the leads. I've never driven a kart with a west bend but have recently become interested in an 820. Also would like to expand to consider a clinton or pp. for the older karts...
(Macs engines on my other karts but they are too much for some of my karts. )
explain ? i am new do you mean power or cost i am guessing cost , when a boy i only
had enough money for a used 580 those bright yellow mac's were just a dream sitting on
the shelf of our local Kart shop Karts & Parts Baldwin NY.
Richard, I think the Mac engines provide more power than some of the older (late 50s early 60s) karts should have. Those early karts were designed to use the engines of the day, which usually provided 2 to 5 hp (or so) and often were not designed to handle the kinds of power and speeds the later MACs could produce. The historic karts are more appropriately outfitted with West Bend, Power Products, and Clinton engines as well as some other engines that were not designed for karts (lawn mower engines, motor scooter engines, etc). Specifically, I am wanting to find a couple west bends for a late 50s Putt-Nik kart, and for a sears kart I have. I also have a "one of" "special" kart that a MAC is probably too much for (power)....Ron
(10-26-2017, 09:32 PM)David Luciani Wrote: [ -> ]ron,
if you rather the era correct clutch i can help you out.
but it won't be a whole lot cheaper than the new modern version of max torque which are vintage legal anyway.
jims clutches are better and parts atre easier to come buy but if you are looking for era correct i can help..
i just happened to go through my old two shoe max torque pile today.
i discovered i have about 8 west bend drive spiders and i only need four.
so if you want a rebuilt two shoe with new lining i can provide one.
pm me if you're interested.
Im gonna get a header and mount from Vince. I haven't decided on the clutch yet. Thanks for the offer, I haven't decided on the clutch yet. I'll let you know if I decide to go with the two shoe clutch. Thanks....Ron
Note: the WB580 has different PTO shaft dimensions than the 610 & 820. Compare meaurements before you buy.