Recent content by JaySweenor

Correct, it will not lock up. I even welded up a brake pedal you can stand on, no change. When you say big, do you mean diameter? ---------- Post added at 05:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:28 PM ---------- It's a mechanical caliper, I replaced the pads. the disk is straight, maybe...

Hello, I just put a 18hp engine in my single seat go kart. It weighs 75lbs and the mounting set-up needed to hook it up is another 35lbs. Im 250, so i know weight is the issue. It has the typical manco mechanical now. Can anybody suggest a set-up to stop this thing? Will go kart hydraulics be...

Ok, yes, that's what i was thinking. Yep, it's a 440, with 18"(printed on the tire) but measured, they are 18.5". This should be sufficient as long as I either mount inboard or get the yellow (reverse wound) spring, right? Thank you! ---------- Post added at 02:34 PM ---------- Previous post...

I see. So if i get the yellow spring, I would not have the shaft collars tightly against the driven, correct? I hope i have enough jackshaft length to make this happen... Thanks again!

SPRING ORDERED! Thank you, Sir ---------- Post added at 02:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:58 PM ---------- Ahhh, ok. I musta read that pdf 100 times and never noticed that inboard mount.... Isn't a 5:1 lower then that?

I've never heard of that. I will definitely try it. What are the circumstances that changes it to be inboard or outboard? Thank you Sir! ---------- Post added at 01:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:40 PM ---------- :feedtroll: What would you think would a good ratio? I've used this...

When I bought the clutch, it said it was rated up 18hp. I'm new at this, so I have no idea where I'm posting...thanks for response.

Hello, I just installed an 18hp engine in my manco rattler. I have the proper belt and alignment. I have 18in tires, 10 tooth sprocket in the jackshaft and a 50 tooth on the axle. The belt slips when I get on the throttle... Anybody have any suggestions on how to stop this? I do only trail...

Big engine, small kart I did this with an 18hp, hope it gives you some ideas...