Recent content by Bigpat5123

Yea it looks more complicated than it looks. Easy way to make a winter motor into a small season motor. I had a roll bar on it but removed it while modifying the cart. I am unsure if t will go back on.

Landuse, I have had a bunch of test runs since I started building the kart. I have changed engines 4 times and changed brake setup a couple times. I will probably change something before I am done lol

So got the Briggs mounted up to find out that it will need a rebuild this winter. Guess that's what you get for a cheap craigslist purchase. Anyway, had a 7hp Tecumseh sitting around that I knew was good so I mounted that up. Got it doing 28mph with about 450# gross weight. I am ready for...

JT, currently no roll bar on the kart but will be bending up something before paint.

I am back. Didn't end up finishing my kart last year mostly because I was unhappy withe the end product. I decided to go full suspension as I am too old for a solid rear end! Also I am going bigger as the 205cc was just not enough once I added the 18" rear tires for ground clearance. Found a...

I proved my theory correct. Just got 25.1 mph at 3700 rpm with the 6.7:1 ratio. I think I am done fine tuning everything. I have a chain/disc guard to fabricate then off to paint! Can't wait to see it done.

I mounted my tachometer and i have determined that I max out at 21.7 mph at 3700 rpm with the current 6:1 ratio. I am going to try the 9 tooth/6.7:1 ratio to see what difference it makes. I hoping a little more torque will open up the TC a little more for a little more top end. Results to follow.

Couldn't pass up a new power plant for the kart. Got a new Briggs 205cc for the price of a predator 212. Was surprised at the torque this little motor had. I still believe that I am not able to get to full 3600 rpm with my gear ratio and engine setup. I will be modifying the throttle cable...

Thanks Bubba. I am one that can't wait to see the finished product! I am close but a little more fine tuning and maybe a couple more hp. Lol

Mounted the disc brake and caliper today. Came out pretty awesome. Can't wait to try it next week.

Yea and I believe I am asking too much from my 60's tecumseh 6hp. It gets the kart going but will not open the torque converter up all the way. Will only do about 20mph currently. I will def get a disc brake first then look into the motor.

Got the new parts installed for the axle. Kart ran good but now I do not have enough brake power. I think a single 4" drum is not quite enough for a kart & rider combo of 500#. I think I will be looking into a mechanical disc brake setup before I dismantle and paint the kart. What do others...

Took my test run inbetween all the rain. I weighed the kart prior and it weighs 278# ready to go. Then I am another 200#. Surprisingly moved well for a 6hp but I found out quickly that a 3/4" scrap pile shaft will not suffice. I ordered the parts to upgrade the drivetrain to 1" and a #40 chain...

Brass bushing on drive shaft disintegrated during 15min test run. I got all of my kart finished to give her a try. Everything worked well except when I was tuning the new carb after I was done. When I gave it throttle all of the sudden I say a piece of something fly off the engine and some brass...

I understand that someone that knows how engines work could just unplug a terminal and ride it. But if I put the key inline with the kill switch and soldered the terminals that will do what I want correct?