Exploding Torque Converter Fixed

Today I take care of my torque converter problem, turns out Comet clones don't really like being spun over 8000rpm. The Tork-Zilla has ZERO problems with the revs.
I solved my leaky carb problem by adjusting the float height and created a new leak with a fuel pressure regulator.

[jenniferj]

Just get rid of the pulse pump and put a gas tank above engine a little with a fuel filter and shut of valve it would be alot easer ..

[DuckmanCycles]

You may have discovered by now those fuel pressure regulators leak (even without mods), they're very common to be put on old classic Volkswagens so I remove them often, always leaking but before they start fires. I'm not even sure if they regulate properly because when they're on seems that the carburetor is still being over-pressured. I usually just opt for a proper fuel pump which is regulated to the correct PSI, or if the punp is a little too high, then put a T before the carb thet routes fuel back to tank... currently running that of my 1968 Volkswagen Fastback with dual carbs... which are not unlike our go karts LOL! For what its worth, in the hot Volkswagen engine compartment the T also bleeds off the excess pressure when its shut off, helps to reduce carburetor boil over from heat soaking. But that issue doesn't apply to go-karts though! Thanks for the videos, my dude!

[The]

To bleed off pressure from the fuel pump, Tee the output to the input but use a smaller ID line to make a restriction. The more restriction, the higher pump pressure at your chosen RPM. The poor man's regulator :)

[DuckmanCycles]

And as far as the mounts that I found for those, typically it's just a C shaped bracket that wraps around the regulator with a hole on each end where the brass nipple screw in to support the regulator. Seems to work well enough... when the thing isn't leaking LOL! 😁👍🏻🦆💩

[KentuckyFriedFixes]

It's coming together and sounds awesome! That Torkzilla should be awesome too. I've seen FatBuddyCat use one of those and it makes me want one! You're right on about the Mikuni carbs and their clones not having the correct float level out of the box. First adjustment. I used a similar pressure regulator with a Mikuni on a pulling engine before. Best I remember it came with a little Z shaped metal mount that used two of the screws on the top, then I put a couple of sheet metal screws thru the blower housing for the bottom of the Z shaped mount. Great video!

[HappyHands.]

Comprimising the pressure chamber of the regulator is a bad idea. I would instead make a mount that used the existing seal/flange bolts and just use longer bolts.

[phillstrader]

That fuel cap looked like it was going to come off! 23:07

[TWW-oi]

That's good werk~
Did the pressure reg stand up to it's job of
3 lbs or what you set pressure to; ? MaX without R & R of main-jeT and it so what jet size ____?
Thank you for the 411; in advance..Sincerely> °H°∆°R°D™
FLaTLaNDs oF KaNSaS

[mrmach]

Cool video I really like messing with these engines yours sounds really good extremely responsive 👍🏻

[rustynutz]

Or.. you just remove 2 screws that hold it together. Get two long screws. Determine length for application. Put them in and tighten with a lock washer and a nut. Now you have two extended studs. Drill some holes and mount it. Or if you want it to "float"... Double nut it. Just a suggestion.

[williamdillingham]

It's called a transfer punch that's what you need to do that job to get it center punched in the correct place for the bolts

[ashleighnelson]

Ultra copper not recommended for use with gasoline

[krisley]

I didn't watch the whole video, but just a word of caution: The numbers on the regulator are NOT PSI. They are just numbers from low to hi. So don't think that number 3 means it is regulating the fuel to 3 PSI. Put a fuel pressure gauge on it and you'll see what I mean.

[deathtrapperformanceminibi]

Believe it or not the stock driver will handle more power and rpms than the jug/torque zilla but it requires some mods first as the torque converters out of the box are setup for a stock governed engine and just changing the garter springs isn't enough to turn high rpms it requires changing from the zinc to aluminum weights using even heavier springs and a lockout bushing

[revolutionaryhippies]

Make a body for it please there is a YouTuber that sells designs for paper crafted cars that you can use then fiberglass it

[JimCooper-fg]

All that $ and effort to use a fuel pump! Why not use stock tank with risers and bigger fittings? I don't think tach is right

[BuildBreakFix]

no no no.... the carb your using is not designed for a pump. float valve is made for 1psi fuel pressure. your pump is around 4psi. either need fuel flow regulator or a bypass. has zero to do with rpm. this is like a 20 year old issues that most don't ever seem to know. plus your using a pump for a 422cc engine lol. just drill a hole in a angle bracket so one fitting going into regulator through the hole.