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    Thunder Kart / Revived. Clutch?

    Hey 'sid. It is actually a posi rear. My son was able to pull some sweet drifts in both directions on the very wet grass. I told him to cut it out or he might flip and eat it, and then every drift after that became an "accident." I ended up grabbing the regular clutch for now for easy of...
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    Thunder Kart / Revived. Clutch?

    Alright. I was able to get over to it and remove the clutch. Here is what we got. It is def a 3/4 shaft. Im not opposed to changing it over to a torque converter. I just want what is going to be the most reliable for my son. And wont burn up with my 230 gets on it! ---------- Post added at...
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    Thunder Kart / Revived. Clutch?

    Quickest replies ever. Alright I did not realize that is actually the end of the crankshaft. I thought it was a fitting on the outside of the actual clutch. And yes, I saw the wear on the teeth. Im fine spending a few bucks on a toy my son adores above all others. I will take off the clutch...
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    Hello from S. Florida.

    Hey all. As I have picked up a fun project/toy to do with my son, and will be frequenting the site, I figured I should toss a hello here. I am usually more of a lurker than a poster, unless I have some information that would be valuable to share. Our new toy is a 1997 Thunder Kart. Picked it...
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    Thunder Kart / Revived. Clutch?

    Hello all. Just picked up an old 1997 Thunder Kart. Even had the original tires on it. Changed out the carb and runs beautifully. However, my loving son of 11 asked Dad to take a ride. So I did through a grass field we had here and after a couple laps I could smell and see smoke coming off...
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