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Forum: Photo Gallery & Project Log 11-19-2019, 12:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,275
Posted By Randy H
That's a good thing. IMO, as a Journeyman welder...

That's a good thing. IMO, as a Journeyman welder (with a degree, I know, EEK passed many certs) and over 30 years experience.

I get that for some my next statement will cause great anal issues....
Forum: Electric Projects 11-18-2019, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 339
Posted By Randy H
No offense, I suggest you do some research. I've...

No offense, I suggest you do some research. I've been dealing with 3 phase AC squirrel cage induction motors since about 1984. Minus the last few years, because a drugged up driver ran me off the...
Forum: Electric Projects 11-18-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 339
Posted By Randy H
Ha ha, never thought you and I would agree. ...

Ha ha, never thought you and I would agree.

A sliver of knowledge and a title that says moderator, and you to can too can belittle others with impunity.
Forum: Electric Projects 11-18-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 339
Posted By Randy H
Get over yourself Boy Wonder. I have...

Get over yourself Boy Wonder.

I have experience with electric motors. MG sets, conveyors (like thousands of feet long) rock crushers, electric cranes,(drag line cranes). I have fond (horrific)...
Forum: Mini Bikes, Trikes, and Choppers 11-18-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 737
Posted By Randy H
Don't sweat it. Some guys just hit this lnk.

Don't sweat it. Some guys just hit this lnk.
Forum: Electric Projects 11-18-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 339
Posted By Randy H
For Pete's sake, Is very likely the guy asking...

For Pete's sake,
Is very likely the guy asking for a centrifugal clutch wants a centrifugal clutch.

Get in touch with Shannon Halbert. Link below. This guy actually knows about clutches. Here you...
Forum: Go Kart Discussion 11-17-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 119
Posted By Randy H
I agree. ^ Sometimes eBay. I get tons of crap...

I agree. ^
Sometimes eBay. I get tons of crap at auctions and scrapyards. Once in while, here and other forums. Facebook groups. Pay with PayPal NOT FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Trust no one, Caveat emptor....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-16-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 250
Posted By Randy H
Poboy... was a pathetic creature that (tried to)...

Poboy... was a pathetic creature that (tried to) substitute knowledge by using intimidation tactics. Unfortunately he was supported by the moderation staff for far to long.

As a humanitarian I...
Forum: Engines & Clutches 11-16-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 315
Posted By Randy H
The answer is, expect power increases at higher...

The answer is, expect power increases at higher RPM. Exactly what will happen is a question only a dyno can answer accurately.

As mentioned it needs to be set up properly. Here is one video on...
Forum: Build Off Contest Build Logs 11-15-2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 7,321
Posted By Randy H
That's good info. Got a pic of the front cover?...

That's good info. Got a pic of the front cover? Or date of publication?

Got a couple with 4.5" rods. A fair amount of grinding, all over the place to make that happen,. An aircraft mechanic type...
Forum: Go Kart Discussion 11-14-2019, 09:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 440
Posted By Randy H
^ I believe the keyway is in a different...

^
I believe the keyway is in a different location, so maybe the flywheel can used, without a key. Timed correctly.

I like the idea of having timing advance with the UT2. If I get a chance I'll...
Forum: Go Kart Discussion 11-14-2019, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 440
Posted By Randy H
I think your going to want to boost your engine...

I think your going to want to boost your engine power, even a so called stage 1 kit would help. Like this.

http://www.nrracing.com/category-s/2156.htm

Depending on the model you have (UT1 or...
Forum: Engines & Clutches 11-14-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 397
Posted By Randy H
If your flywheel is designed to use a puller, if...

If your flywheel is designed to use a puller, if it has threaded holes near the center for pulley use, then that's fine.

No reason to use a three jaw puller, they cause stress on the flywheel....
Forum: Go Kart Discussion 11-13-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 440
Posted By Randy H
A better clutch would help some, wider gear...

A better clutch would help some, wider gear ratio. Gearing change and seriously modified GX390, you could have fun with it.

But that machine deserves some serious horsepower.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-13-2019, 05:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 719
Posted By Randy H
Here's a head. ...

Here's a head.
https://dedracing.com/collections/gx-clone-head/products/honda-gx-200-212-clone-billet-head

And another.
https://minidragracing.com/product/mdr-block-enstein/

A billet...
Forum: Engines & Clutches 11-13-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 397
Posted By Randy H
^ Kentucky Boy is absolutely right. You...

^
Kentucky Boy is absolutely right. You continually post about things you have little knowledge of, and less experience. You are in a learning stage.
You post about using hammers to remove...
Forum: Go Kart Discussion 11-12-2019, 11:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 440
Posted By Randy H
That and a good clutch setup it would pull my...

That and a good clutch setup it would pull my Civic around, heck it might pull my F-350. But I'd miss the turbo spoolin' up, lol.
Forum: Go Kart Discussion 11-12-2019, 11:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 440
Posted By Randy H
How about this bad boy? 38ft-lbs of Torque...

How about this bad boy?

38ft-lbs of Torque @ 2200rpm!
Shipping Weight = 89lbs
$899

https://vegascarts.com/collections/engines/products/625cc-23hp-golf-cart-engine
Forum: Engines & Clutches 11-12-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 352
Posted By Randy H
Of course they did. They don't want to be...

Of course they did. They don't want to be responsible for uhmm uh "fouling" up your carb, but would be delighted to sell you another.

Do you get why a hollow ground bit is important? Tapered...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-11-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 719
Posted By Randy H
Your lucky. Good for you. I could only keep...

Your lucky. Good for you.

I could only keep em happy as long as I was doing what they wanted. That frequently made me happy as well, lol. High performance gearhead stuff did not make any of em...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-11-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 719
Posted By Randy H
Spending time with adult children is next to...

Spending time with adult children is next to impossible. Dinner, soccer games, no problem. Try to work on a fun project, all you get is stink eye from the women's.
Forum: Engines & Clutches 11-11-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 352
Posted By Randy H
Those videos are helpful, there is only one...

Those videos are helpful, there is only one seating surface on the emulsion tube though.

Try a magic marker (machinest dye) on the surfaces, test my statement.
Forum: Engines & Clutches 11-11-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 437
Posted By Randy H
Before you smash it, have you tried calling it...

Before you smash it, have you tried calling it someone that performs fellatio? I usually try that first, then say a secret chant complete with some voodoo finger action.

If that didn't help, which...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-11-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 719
Posted By Randy H
There are many great running Tecumsehs, the only...

There are many great running Tecumsehs, the only problem with Tecumsehs is they are outnumbered by guys with limited brain function. Possibly just lack of knowledge, likely a combination of the two.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-11-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 719
Posted By Randy H
The old Briggs will always have a place in my...

The old Briggs will always have a place in my heart. When my kids were little, now in their 30's, we'd tear apart an old Briggs in the winter. Do all the cheap redneck tricks I could think of....
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