Recent content by classic karter

had it milled down on a lathe i had the new axle milled down on a lathe, the the keys wouldn't fit. had to grind 1/3 or so off one side of both keys. hope they hold up. It all fits like a glove now, the guy that i took the axle to, removed the sprocket from the old one. he told me it took of...

up and running I've been busy fixing this go kart I welded the frame and reinforced it best I could, see pics. I purchased a lot of new parts, flexproof axle, 3new bearings, 6 lock rings, new 10" brake disc and caliper,stainless fasteners. Pretty much a whole rear axle except I used the same...

right now it is a 10 tooth centrifugal clutch 60 tooth sprocket and 18" tires(i think) it's at a neighbors to get frame welded:thumbsup:. order I'll probably fix it is; frame,axle,brakes then I'll get the torque converter/jack shaft on there, hopefully after that i can start to dial in some...

my axle is bent, I'm having trouble finding the correct replacement. on there now is a 40" keyed 1" axle the ends step down to 3/4 ". the problem is my stepped down part is 3" long(1.5" not threaded and 1.5 " threaded) all the axles i can find only have 2" step down. really don't want to buy new...

moved it to project log http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26787

i got this kart about a month ago thinking all i needed to do was put on a running engine hop in and go. it came with one but i'm not into fixing old broken engines really, and i had a new 99 cc predator. that motor was too small so i put it back on my minibike and got a predator 212. got it up...

well it finally ran, pretty fast too! the brake pads flew out and i almost died. the axle is bent so that is gonna be my first priority, i knew it was bent but didn't think it would make as big an impact as it did,. ya its a 30 series, how much you asking for it bruiser? I already broke my hex...

see if the predator 212 will turn the wheels so i picked up a $100 212. got a new max torque clutch. all put back together. just about ready to start it up for the first time. i just really wanna drive this thing, then I'll do a bunch of mods. but is there anything a HAVE to do before i start...

see here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ac2iuSLQDE and full web page build on it here: http://www.rcdon.com/html/grv-1_turbotug_project.html

ran across this..... not mine but i was looking at his two speed clutch, something i might try.

got it all done hopped in and the thing didn't move an inch. jacked up without any resistance goes real fast, 3.5 ft lbs torque isnt even enough to move the kart empty. so the 99 is goin back on the minibike. As for the tech 9 engine.... the carb was full of mud, it has no spark and it looks...

got a old go kart the other day for $100us. i found a sticker under the seat, looks like its a KEN-BAR streaker S-911. came with a Tecumseh 9hp paper weight. after tearing into it a bit it looks like the break caliper is shot, and the break caliper arm was bent,the kept using after it bent and...