Aluminum vs Steel tapered adapter.

ArthurW

I'm getting ready to order a shaft adapter for my 16 hp Briggs to go from 1" straight to a tapered shaft. I see they have steel and aluminum to choose from. Does it make a difference on what I use? The aluminum is a lot cheaper but I'm not sure how it holds up. Any one used one of these? What's your thoughts? Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks
Arthur

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AaronW

Arthur,

Both steel/aluminum taper adapters accomplish the same thing. The difference is steel is a stronger material than aluminum.

Steel can take more abuse and can be reused safely. Depending on how often you take your clutch on/off, you won't need to replace it often.

Aluminum is slightly lighter and essentially accomplishes the SAME task as steel but will show wear/tear marks quicker depending on how often you remove your clutch.

ArthurW

Thank you for the info. I hope I won't be taking the clutch off for quite some time.

BLACK DEATH

Wait..... is a stock clutch with the taper adapter going to work properly?
I thought I read that too much power and the clutch may slip on the adapter or shafted it’s only on by pressure with the bolt holding it, no key way.

ArthurW

I hope it works ok. I've already ordered my adapter. I won't be getting.crazy with it. If I have to I could machine a key way to fit.

BLACK DEATH

I think it’ll work ok, but who knows when it’s under a heavy load, towing or a steep hill.
I have a brand new clutch set for my Yamaha from plowmans if it works for you it may work for me also as I have a 16 & 18 vanny to swap in. I just hate to cut the shaft down for it to line up the clutches.
A key way is a sure bet it’ll be ok then.

ArthurW

I'm sure it will be fine. I've done some research and have not found anything bad. It will be a stock 16 hp Briggs twin. The adapters are for up to 30 HP.

BLACK DEATH

Can’t wait to see the results as it will save me money going this same route.

sho305

I have a steel one and had the clutch off many times, no problems. But I went with an aftermarket clutch eventually and had to take it off to change the pucks over and over to tune it. With the stock clutch I never took it off, so yes depends on what you do with it. You install it right and tighten the bolt, I don't think you need worry about it slipping. I think that would have been a poor install. 30hp is nothing sleds run 100hp on a 30:1 taper all the time. Yes that is higher hp but they go 100mph too so obviously way more power and only twice the rpm or so.

ArthurW

Wow! 100 hp on a golf cart is crazy and 100 mph on top of it. I'd like to watch them but won't want to be on one. Lol.