Righetti Cast Aluminum Water Pump - Standard O-Ring Pulley
This Righetti cast aluminum water pump provides consistent, reliable coolant circulation for racing kart engines using an external belt-driven cooling system. Its simple mechanical design makes it an excellent replacement or upgrade for KZ, TAG and many other liquid-cooled kart engine applications.
The durable cast aluminum housing provides long service life while keeping overall weight low. Designed for dependable racing use, the pump is driven from the rear axle to continuously circulate coolant through the engine and radiator whenever the kart is moving.
Includes a standard pulley for traditional O-ring style water pump belts.
Key Features
- Righetti cast aluminum racing kart water pump
- Durable cast aluminum construction
- Lightweight design
- External belt-driven coolant circulation
- Consistent coolant flow for reliable engine temperature control
- Includes standard O-ring belt pulley
- Suitable for KZ, TAG and many other liquid-cooled kart engines
- Can be converted to an XL cogged belt drive system
Standard O-Ring Belt Options
Replacement O-ring style water pump belts are available separately in several materials:
- BUNA RUBBER WATER PUMP BELTS - traditional economical O-ring belt option.
- SILICONE RUBBER WATER PUMP BELTS - flexible silicone belt option.
- TWISTED URETHANE WATER PUMP BELTS - durable urethane alternative for racing applications.
Optional XL Cogged Belt Conversion
The Righetti water pump can easily be converted from the standard O-ring belt system to an XL cogged water pump belt drive.
For the conversion, use the optional FTP COGGED PUMP PULLEY together with the COGGED AXLE PULLEY.
A cogged belt system provides positive belt engagement and is a popular upgrade for racers looking for a more controlled water pump drive setup.
Typical Racing Kart Applications
- KZ / Shifter Kart Engines
- TAG Kart Engines
- ROK
- IAME
- TM Racing
- Vortex
- Other liquid-cooled racing kart engines using an external belt-driven water pump
Included: Righetti cast aluminum water pump with standard O-ring belt pulley.
Water pump belt, axle pulley and optional cogged-drive components are sold separately.
