Recent content by ESQ1400

Never tried anything but a belt clutch. How difficult is it to change to chain drive? ...and what do I need.

Pre restoration photos Here are some photos before grandson and I restored the kart. We did all of the work ourselves. A wonderful learning experience for him....and me too.

Thanks for all of your information. Replaced the coil. No problems now. ]

Grandson and I rebuilt a go-kart with a 5 hp B&S 135212-0006. Replaced valves, rings, and carb. It start up fine and runs great. After about 5 min or so of running at high speed, the motor starts to sputter and stops. The muffler is almost red. After a few minutes of cooling down, it start up...

Thanks for the info. Tried the new plug. Starts easy, runs well but too rich. Plug is black. Watched the video. My carb does not have an adjustable mixture screw.

Yes, the carb is the same as original as are the jets. Any idea as to why it is running so rich?

Have a old go-kart with a B&S 5 hp 135212-0006that my grandson and I rebuilt. Purchased new carb, the old one was damaged. New valve springs and lapped valves. Starts fine and runs strong, but emits smoke and gets very hot after about 5-10 minutes. The plug is black. Using 10-30 oil. Can the...

Not sure how to include photos.

Recently purchased an old kart for my grandson and I to rebuild. It has a 5 hp B&S 135212-0006-01. We have the motor running and have adjusted the governor and replaced the spring but when you push on the accelerator the throttle does not move. You can move the throttle by hand and the engine...