Recent content by 54inches

No expense spared. Everything is fully welded; new engine that has a custom Zombie Rods Cold Air Intake and Header; Interiors by Marilyn custom seat, all SS bolts, new TorqueMax clutch, gold chain and sprockets. The whole frame was sandblasted, primed and repainted by Zombie Rods. It also has a...

New chain, clutch and sprockets and this things is FAST.......and for sale! The boy wants a proper Hot Rod Truck, so this will be the down payment.....

Well, kinda got the brake sorted out.....now having the dreaded hot clutch issue.....the boy does not ride it much, but I am going to regear it to cool off the clutch.....after reading, I am going to go with a new chain, 12/72T and new max torque clutch......10" tires btw...... After I am happy...

Well that is insane.......I have never heard of that on a forum. It accomplishes nothing at all...... Who is a mod?

I men I have been absent for a few years, but why close a thread? I just went to post some updates and all my threads are closed? WTF?

sid, do you happen to know what a Kartco 455 had from the factory? I put a Predator 212 on it last year and the clutch gets too **** hot. Should I replace the clutch, spring or sprockets? It has stock sized tires and wheels.....

You underestimate my abilities. lol There is plenty of room.... I bent the mechanical rod and it is squealing alot less. Also, the top sprocket leans in a few degrees, so I should be able to space that out and gain 1/4" more......it is coming along....

There is a setup at Northern tools for about $45.

Something like this might work:

I think so.

Do you still have it?

Surgery went well! Thanks for asking! It is an enclosed live axle. This is the best photo I have of the setup, but it also shows of the seat. ;)

Well, figured out the predator issue, rejetted and she runs like a champ. Now having some squealing from the band brake and posted a new thread about switching to a disc setup. Any suggestions?

Took the Kart out for it's maiden voyage and the band brake is rubbing the sprocket when depressed. It squeaks something awful and really does not stop the best. I had bought a new band brake when ordering parts, but it is not exactly right. It's close, but not tits. I have searched and...

What jet should i get?