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    Top end rebuild

    Last year I rebuilt part of my Honda clone. I put an extended con rod, racing cam, billet flywheel, and stiffer springs. Do you think a $120-$150 investment in the top end will yield a reasonable power gain? I was thinking of swapping out the push rods, 26 lb springs(currently 18), 1.2 rockers...
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    gearing and clearance question

    I have a few quick questions. Firstly, my go kart has 12t on the clutch and 60 on the sprocket with 10'' tires. My issue is that even with that gearing I get a ton of wheel spin and really good acceleration which seems unusual doesn't it? Would a 13t clutch stop the wheel spin some? Secondly, I...
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    Old 1961 McCullock Ad

    Have any of you guys seen this? I'm sure lots of you guys will love it, especially the vintage kart lovers :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_6ffiMYhc
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    Engine troubles, please help

    Yesterday I removed my gov and oil sensor and installed 18lbs springs. After I put it back together it started up no prob but with a high idle. On top of that the engine would stall out when I gave it gas. After about a minute or two the engine just stalled out at idle and would not fire...
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    Is it safe to raise an engine with washers?

    To fit my torque converter on my mini bike I had to raise the engine about two inches for it to hardly fit and truthfully I should raise it more. I used about 16 washers and long screws. Do you guys think that is safe or is there another way I should do this? Any help would be much appreciated...
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    Looking for manco thunderbird gas tank or similar

    Title says it all! If any of you have one for sale that'd be awesome!
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    Bolt broke off in shaft

    I just got a new engine off warrant b/c my old broke. I was just installing the new engine and putting on the clutch and on the last pull to tighten the bolt it broke off in the shaft. Are there any ways of getting it out? It'd suck to have this brand new engine wrecked.
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    Can I hook my headlight into the kill?

    Will the kill switch on on a Predator be able to power a single headlight on my mini bike or do I have to lug a battery around? I remember seeing something like this before and I'm wondering if its possible. Thank you.
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    Mini bike Throttle Wont Return!

    I'm new to the minibike thing and I am TRYING to get the throttle set up. All of it works fine except for the return. I can't get the throttle to automatically turn back to idle without apply so much spring pressure that the twist throttle is near impossible to turn. Does anyone know why this is...
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    Clutch wont budge!

    Im trying to get a clutch off my engine and for some reason it wont move. Ive been spraying it with wd40 and yanking and prying it for hours. I thought if i hammered it on more it might loosen up some but that didnt happen.. Do any of you know any tricks to get it off??
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    Help With Bigger Tires Please

    I got a new kart a few days ago and it's rough off roading it because it has I believe 11'' tires front and back with no suspension. It's essentially a yard kart. I tried a mock up and put a 14'' tire on the back and it looks good but an issue is the axle doesn't come through all the way. It...
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    Looking For 3.5-5 HP Engine to Replace H35

    I'm looking for a 3.5-5 HP horizontal shaft engine to replace an H35 Power Sport Tecumseh. I believe the shaft is 5/8'' keyed. I'm looking for something that runs strong for a reasonable price. I live in Southern California; I can pay for shipping if it's reasonable so let me know if you have...
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    Major engine trouble?

    Sorry about the long description I just didnt want to miss any vital info. I put a list at the end if you dont want to read it. Well over the past couple of days my engine has progressively declined. Two days ago I was out on the kart with my friend and I looked back to notice it was starting...
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    Given A Manco

    A few days ago my neighbor came over and gave me his minibike. He said it just needed a carb cleaning and it'd be good. I took all the guards and the exhaust off to get to it and now I cant get the two screws that hold the carb on. I have next to no experience with this so I need some help. The...
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    Can't loosen engine mount

    I have a loose belt on my go kart and it won't even go up a small hill. I tried to loosen the mounting bolts but they are completely messed up so I can't loosen them. Anyone have an idea so I can get them off?
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