TM new guy question.

[Steve Clark]

Two questions . . .

First gear is sometimes hard to find. It does not engage very easily. For example on the kart stand I can easily shift through 6 -2 but then first is hit and miss. Is that normal or is it a potential gearbox problem?

Just above where the pipe attaches to the motor there is piece of casing with 4 allen bolts that could be removed. Appears to be leaking fuel mixture. Looks like a seal needs to be replaced. If I take this off what will I find.

Need to get a manual for this motor I think

[Greg Maxwell]

Steve, If memory serves me correctly there is an acentric adjustment inside the case where the J-shifter bolts on. I only had to adjust one once after someone else had the cases split apart. I would also check if the shifter or the linkage hits or rubs the frame anywhere.(alot of people miss this!!) Good luck, Greg

[Darren Swisher]

This brings up another question on shifting.

What different ways can you set up to shift?

I have seen the bump shift lever and the paddle deal. Are these ways the only ways?

Has anyone expermented with something else?

Darren

[Gary Kozuma2]

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Originally posted by Darren Swisher:
This brings up another question on shifting.

What different ways can you set up to shift?

I have seen the bump shift lever and the paddle deal. Are these ways the only ways?

Has anyone expermented with something else?

Darren

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Hey Darren,

I use the PSR cable shifter. I've never really tried anything else. There are a couple of nice points to make about the way it sets up:

* The clutch lever is alway in the same place. This is nice for when you go into a corner and someone spins you, the clutch doesn't move so you can always find it.

* When you use a cable operated shift link (same on the butterfly) the arm on the shift shaft is a straight down lever verses a J. Makes it much easier to change gears.

* Lastly, when you move the motor during gear changes, the shifter doesn't move because the cable mount is bolted to the motor.

And lastly, I use PSR's articulating motor mount and quick change hub. So with all this said and done, I can do a gear change in 5 min and have no adjustments to make to anything.

And the best part is I had Neil do some special lathe work on the knob, no slip, works great.

Sorry if the turned into a PSR brochure, but I like it and it works.

Gary K.

[John Denman]

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Originally posted by Steve Clark:
Two questions . . .

First gear is sometimes hard to find. It does not engage very easily. For example on the kart stand I can easily shift through 6 -2 but then first is hit and miss. Is that normal or is it a potential gearbox problem?

Just above where the pipe attaches to the motor there is piece of casing with 4 allen bolts that could be removed. Appears to be leaking fuel mixture. Looks like a seal needs to be replaced. If I take this off what will I find.

Need to get a manual for this motor I think

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Sometimes 1st gear may not have the dogs lined up if the axle or flywheel is not moving. TM has a pretty stout gearbox and does not often have trouble. Wish the same was true for the cylinders.

The plate covers the power valve slide and the two allens with stop nuts are the adjustments. The bellcrank shaft for the power valve has a couple of O-rings that may leak and usually the un-burnt oil residue seeps out. The cover can be sealed with silicone. A little seepage is OK other than makes a bit of a mess.

Search the web for the manual. It's only about 17 pages and assumes the user already knows bolt torques and Italian. There may be one on the Italian Motors or Green flag sites.

You will probably stick with TM so you may want to find some good parts sources.

[TNTKARTING]

For TM parts contact Tom at Greenflag.net. Great service and prices, fast turnaround and he will ship the parts on the honor system. You send him the check when you get them!

- Walt