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I have been wondering if anyone has done it and if it would work

I have not done it, but I've thought about it. From everything I can tell, it will function just fine.

I am assuming you want to use it on a vertical shaft engine, like a lawn tractor. My only concern there, is it hanging low, under the belly of the beast, as it were. CVT's aren't happy when sand or mud get up inside.

If you have a skid plate... The worst that can get in is a tiny bit of mud... But mostly sand and water

The problem with skid plates and other shields is that while they can HELP keep crap out, they can also help trap crap in. Food for thought.

Yeah you would have too get it to that 110 percentage

thanks every body and yes Doc i do want to use it on a vertical shaft engine

Also does anyone know of a comet CUT that can withstand up to 20 horsepower

Oops I meant cvt

The Comet 40 is factory rated to 18hp. However, I have NO doubt it will handle 20. I rant the HELL out of a 40 for years. Bulletproof.

Doc Sprocket wrote:

The Comet 40 is factory rated to 18hp. However, I have NO doubt it will handle 20. I rant the HELL out of a 40 for years. Bulletproof.

but then I have a 6hp stock with a. Really good tune and burn one up in a summer...but that was with a comet clutch

Doc Sprocket wrote:

CVT's aren't happy when sand or mud get up inside.

What about ATVs? I know some newer "automatic" ATVs are just a cvt with mechanical reverse gear, and usually high and low range to choose between. Some guys absolutely bury their ATV in mud.

802 Customs wrote:

Doc Sprocket wrote:

CVT's aren't happy when sand or mud get up inside.

What about ATVs? I know some newer "automatic" ATVs are just a cvt with mechanical reverse gear, and usually high and low range to choose between. Some guys absolutely bury their ATV in mud.

I had an ATV like that. Never fully sunk it. I CAN tell you the CVT was quite well protected though. If it DID get full of schmutz, it WOULD be a problem. Simple mechanics.

802 Customs wrote:

Doc Sprocket wrote:

CVT's aren't happy when sand or mud get up inside.

What about ATVs? I know some newer "automatic" ATVs are just a cvt with mechanical reverse gear, and usually high and low range to choose between. Some guys absolutely bury their ATV in mud.

Yea the atvs normally have a cover that goes over it with a gasket, drain plug on bottom and a "snorkel" that runs to the bottom of the airbox for vent and cooling that's on a few I've seen.

That's exactly how mine was laid out. Was a late '90's Kawi Prairie 400 4x4.

thanks everybody i will probably use a comet 44 magnum setup. no it will be the 40

another question. what is the difference in the comet 40 and the 44

So far as I recall (been awhile) it's just a matter of pulley diameter, so it affects the final drive ratio a bit. I have a 40 setup, never had a 44.

thanks Doc

Hey N1ck, I'm just done reading this and I think a 40 would be best for this since people have used them more. And thanks for being part of the trip, the more the marrier!!!

I will probably use the 40 it is cheaper anyway

I know this probably dumb but, could the cvt be placed above in the tunnel area via short vertical jack shaft? It would keep it protected somewhat .

poseable yes easy no

Had been toying with this idea too, but as Doc says the driver will hang low below the engine, for a 44 its about 5.5 - 6 inches, so a decent bit below your frame rails, then the mechanism of the driven pulley is also in the way as it protrudes the opposite way to the driver. i messed about with a bunch of different designs to accommodate it on a vertical shaft setup, pretty much all would involve a jackshaft setup, it could be done ok especially if you had a tractor with a tunnel type body as Dave says. keeping it accessible for maintenance would be key in executing it well too. did you want to ditch the transaxle and run a 90 degree box and a go kart axle?

in the end i opted out of the idea of using it as i wanted to bring the engine as far back towards the driver as possible, so there was no room for the cvt. whats your application?

I was thinking of running a cvt to a transaxle for a street build but it got shot down