From what it sounds like you need new points and condenser. I work with older Briggs engines but there should be points right behind your flywheel. If you get it off there should be a wire going into a cover take that off and get some new points and condenser.
There's two screws on the carb one (i am not sure on the powersoprt but the idle is the one by the throttle on the carb and the mixture is the one that is kinda in the side of the carb possibly by the gas input is the mixture screw that you unscrew it to let more gas in(if you need to). And the...
OK I think that's what I'll do. Thanks for your help with the project. I'll have to do a bit of cutting :ack2: but I think your right that engine will be way too high. Thanks for the input :thumbsup:
Edit http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/album.php?albumid=750
I don't know how low I can get the...
Pic 2 is of the pitman arms on the steering shart . I was at an awkward angle so I couldn't weld very well. what do you mean by elevated framework
here is a crude drawing
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/album.php?albumid=750&pictureid=4755
Here is my kart. Its my First one but that's OK. i am going to be running a 6.5 hp 212cc engine from harbor freight, with a torque converter. i ordered the wrong torque converter so i had to send that one back and the new one is coming. i currently have the shroud off the engine because i am...