Recent content by DoubleC

It lives! No pics, yet, but I got the throttle and return springs sorted out. I also attached the seat back and cushion to the modified seat frame. I didn't have materials to fabricate brackets for attaching the seat frame to the sliding mounts. This was the progress I needed to attempt a...

The yellow kart is my son's inaugural item in the world of one man's junk. . .

Bowlegged bastard. . . kind of catchy. :P My son wouldn't be able to drive the dual seat setup. This wheelbase is really short and he is 6'1". I'm 6'6", and if this were my kart I'd lengthen the chassis. Daughter is just over 5' and the driving position is comfortable to her. A second...

The TQ sheaves were rusted. I was able to get the driver clutch clean. I could not physically separate the Comet 30 series driven pulley- I removed the spring clip- pulled, yanked, etc. **** thing won't budge. The unit will lock and unlock just fine, but can't get the pulley apart. I'll...

The engine fired after replacing varnish with fresh gas. Since then, it's been collecting parts and making progress in getting this sorted out. New parts ordered so far: - single seat - 71" throttle cable - throttle and brake pedal springs - series 30 TQ - tie rods and rod ends The current...

The project I acquired is a Manco 485(popular opinion) w/ B&S 6.5hp Vanguard engine. that was neglected and abandoned during a double to single seat conversion. This started with the intention as a father (me) son (14yo) project. The project is now father, son, and daughter (11yo) project...

My son and FIL went on a treasure hunt and wound up with this. The chassis looks old, and the modifications have been unkind to it. The dual rear sprockets piqued my interest. My eyes are burning from searching the web attempting to ID it. The bones of it appear to be factory made, it...

Thanks for the links. I have access to a Miller 125, which will be perfect for this project. As far as the known parts I'll need: tie rods and ends for both sides, a throttle cable, drive belt, materials for a seat, and random flat, angle, and square metal stock. I'll start a build thread...

If the Manco decal was silver and on the floorpan in front of the driver's seat, then it is no longer legible. I didn't locate any other manufacturer markings, though all the safety and warning labels are legible. The wish is to finish the single seat mod and get it driveable.

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Hello sources of kart enlightenment! First time kart owner, long time wannabe, finally dragged one out of a friend's barn to rescue it from neglect. This is a father (me) & son project, should be interesting. My son thinks this is a Manco Quicksilver. Someone along the way has replaced the...