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    Which Comet Series for Loncin G390F-P 1" shaft. Manco.

    Hi There, About to replace the original Tecumseh with a Loncin 390 and remove the governor. Have already replaced another Loncin 195 in our other Manco, all ok. Just asking for advice on correct Driver / Driven size. Engine spec below. I am in the UK but will import from USA. Thanks for your...
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    Tecumseh OHH60 engine bogs when hot.

    Can anyone shed some light, Tec OOH60 200cc engine, starts very easy with little choke required, runs fine for 15 mins then wont rev high enough to pull kart when hot. If you flick the carb it revs initally but then splutters and wont rev high. Sounds like it floods out. Your thoughts appreciated.
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    Remove fixed faced sheave TC30

    Hi there, Manco LXT, Comet 30 TC. The driven pulley was not returning properly so I removed half the driven pulley from the jack shaft, the fixed face sheave does not want to come off. Is it just rusted on by the woodruff key? Any ideas how I can remove it safely from the jackshaft? Can the...
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    Tecumseh OHH60 governor linkage + photos.

    I have two Manco LXT's. The most recent purchase (486-552) runs much slower than the other (486-452). The throttle plate on top of the carbs are in a slightly different position. The most obvious difference is you cannot move the throttle plate or governor rod on the 552 when the engine is not...
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    Hello from Devon, UK. 2 X Manco.

    Quick hello from the UK before I post. Bought a Manco LXT Model 486-452 before christmas and last week a Manco LXT Model 486-552. Both all intact, a little welding, a few missing bolts but running. A few replacement parts and the 452 is running really well The karts have been so much fun for...
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