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• Thread starter twcxz
• Start date Apr 26, 2019

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twcxz

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Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Hi there everyone, I'm from the UK, where chains sizes seem to be different to that of the US. I'm looking for a clutch, for my mini bike project with a GX160. I've found many "219" chain clutches, which seem to have similar specs to that of T8F chain. T8F has an 8mm pitch, and 4.7mm roller diameter, and 219 has a 7.774mm pitch, with a 4.59mm roller diameter) My question is, would T8F and 219 be compatible, Like, yes i know, the specs are off by a fraction of a millimeter, but would it matter? Thanks everyone, I'm pretty clueless when it comes to go karts etc, i'm new to it after all. Tom

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Staff member Messages 11,564 Reaction score 117 Location Ruhrpott [Germany] No they are NOT compatible; since yes every ever so miniscule fraction of a mm counts... think about it this way: a axle sprocket in 219 typically has around 80-90 teeth .. half of them are in contact with the chain.. 40 * 7.774 means 311 mm of chain is engaged with T8F chain that'd be 320 mm however or ONE more tooth but may I ask.. there's plenty of 219 chains, clutches and sprockets available in the UK (ever so slightly still being part of europe) Why you even think about mixing that with T8F? 219 is common on karts on our side of the atlantic, and really worth getting. another option would be getting a #41 sprocket and clutch from overseas (or the UK Kart shop on ebay) and use european 420 chain.. 420 is the exact same dimension as #41 except it's way stronger (larger pins and ever so slightly thicker plates) 420 is moped chain and is easily available as well.. #35 chain is available (in some kart and mower shops in europe) as well, but clutches and kart sprockets are harder to come by (mostly need oversea shipping) 'sid Status Not open for further replies. Share: Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

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