Recent content by BCThompson1427

Darting: An unstable condition where the kart is overly responsive to steering input.

I recently purchased What appears to be a two seat Thunder Kart (pics to come) with a fixed axle. I put a flathead on it and decided to test and tune before the kids rode it. I have a severe darting issue on the steering. mostly to the left. I am also having wheel bearing problems. The nylon...

I am curious .. are there any fellow karters near me? I live outside Beaumont TX

Red Beard video did not impress me one bit. Seemed like there was a lot of strain on the engine. I think I will spend $200 on something else.

Has anyone ever used one of these? If so your thoughts please. Thanks http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-4-Manual-Clutch-for-Go-kart-or-Mini-Bike-12-teeth-35-sprocket-/152113769854?hash=item236aafed7e:g:WM0AAOSwU0RXHaWB&vxp=mtr

I found the culprit ! The diaphragm cover on the side was slightly warped and pitted. Took a flat block with some 400grit to it. Running like a top now. Sent from my LGL15G using Tapatalk

Engine looks great man. Sent from my LGL15G using Tapatalk

The Pulsa Jet that is on my kids kart is dumping rather large amounts of fuel into the carb throat. I can look down into it and there is standing fuel. I have soaked it in a bucket of carb cleaner for a few days then blasted all the ports with carb cleaner immediately followed by compressed air...

Check this link for carburetor http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carburetor-for-BRIGGS-STRATTON-130202-112202-112232-134202-137202-133212-5Hp-/182397637440?hash=item2a77bf1340:g:KA4AAOSwgGJYXOb7

I have just acquired over 50 different B&S service manuals in PDF format if anyone is interested in obtaining one or even all of them just shoot me a message with your email address -86262GS Portable Generators 1 -87971 Resistance Tables Supplement -87971GS Generator Resistance Tables rev 7...

So I have notice many flathead/raptor exhaust turning down and away from the block usually right at the flange. I was wondering if there was a reason for the angle of the exhaust. Also does the length affect anything?? Thanks in advance ....

No worries ...... I am definetly tired of seeing predator 212cc everyplace I look. The flathead build is more of a nostalgia thing and also to be able to say I have done that. This reminds me of a 1979 jeep cj-5 I bought 12 years ago. Parts were limited and mostly stock. All I seen when I...

Are you speaking of this one Hellion. http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=33900&highlight=major Pease excuse any poor etiquette. I am still figuring out the navigation of this forumn

I am about to attempt to rebuild myself a flathead for the first time. I just acquired a 1978, 130202. I tore the engine completely down, beautiful on the inside. Doesn't look like its even been broke in. The man I acquired it from said it has been sitting on his shelf for 15 years. So before...

Hi i am Christopher. My automotive knowledge is plentifull, but i am am a newbie to small engines. Been reading lots of your post for weeks now, loads of useful information and opinions. Looking for someones brain to pick about Briggs L-Head (Flathead) build, mods, specs etc.Have loads of...