Recent content by GokartMan

So i just got my go kart working again after last summers troubles and ive had this problem ever since ive gotten it, at certain RPMs or speeds because im not sure which one the whole kart shakes REALLY bad, not like a small engine shake but like a gut wrenching shake. I didnt worry about this...

I have a 5hp brigs and stratton engine i bought used and it ran fine when i got it. But now i am having major problems with it shaking at mid rpms. Like it will shake like no body's business i can see the engine move a good inch forward and back. When sitting on the go kart and driving when you...

Looks like a cool build. One thought though, i cant over stress how important it is to have your engine aligned properly. Just having it a little bit off can make your chain come off which is veryyyy annoying. But Good luck

Hi, So i was thinking for a summer project i would build a new go kart from scratch! I just got a welder and want a welding project to do. I have already kinda build/compiled my own go kart once. Which is currently not working ( it needs to have the break brackets re-ajusted for a lardger break...

yes right i dont want to have to open the throttle wide open. OK so the common consensus is around 20,000

Hi So i have a hilliard clutch that came with my engine, and it recently broke basically the busing destructed and one of the engagement wrings came of two, I ordered a new on which i thought was the right size but i was totally wrong. So this time i am going to order all 4. But my question is...

How to install centrifugal clutch engagement wrings? Hi several pieces of my clutch broke, one of which is the engagement wring. I found one on line but i dont know how to install it. I was wondering if any one has done this before? if so how do i do it? The 2 parts that broke is the...

it came with those but they are so hard to get the sockets on and off

Hi I just bought a set of sockets, but it has no case. What is the best way to organize them? i have them a in a tool chest, but i wont to be able to pick them up and take them to my garage. I was wondering if any one sold like a metal box to hold them? thanks

if i can get a arc/tig welder for 150 vs a flux core with a helmet and wire for 100. which one should i get?

Hi I have a go kart. And I've always wanted a welder. But i dont know what kind i should get. I am just going to weld simple stuff no 1" steel or anything. I dont wont to have to use a gas. I'd rather not use a arc welder. Thanks

Hi I have a go kart. And I've always wanted a welder. But i dont know what kind i should get. I am just going to weld simple stuff no 1" steel or anything. I dont wont to have to use a gas. I'd rather not use a arc welder. Thanks

Hi I have a go kart frame. it is all built. But there is two cracked welds. One on the front and on on the back. Could i fix these with some jb weld? Or should i spend the money and have it welded?

thanks

fixed it oh ya. of course how it is when you fix one thing you notice other things that are broken. Like my frame. the welds are breaking babahah