Recent content by Karttekk

This is the last kart I reconditioned and sold this past Summer. New mudder tires, paint work, new torque converter, new engine, rebuilt seat, new tie rod end. Guy bought it for his kid for Christmas. I wish there would have been something like this under the tree for me at Christmas.

I have one ready to go on a 2 seater out in the carport when the weather improves. Great Grandson wants to get into karts, I'll hook him up.

I try and find the 212 Hemi version with the cast valve cover instead of the stamped steel one. I'm not sure they indicate which is which from the model number anymore. Used to be the 60363 was the Hemi and 69730 was the standard block. I went with the bigger 224cc engine once just to try it out.

Don't bother with the "special clutch nut removal tool", just get a punch or screwdriver, put it in one of the washer notches and tap it loose.

You'll need this special tool to remove the flywheel. This is why I got away from working on these machines. I mostly look for 2 seater yard karts anymore. Toss a Predator engine on it with a new torque converter, rebuild the seat, throw a coat of paint on it and ride. No cumbersome 300 lb...

The one way starter clutch is bad. When you crank the engine, the one way clutch only turns one way then when the engine starts it keeps it from rotating backward.

Taken from an AI paragraph. "A resistor in a 250cc electrical box (often part of a CDI or ignition system) reduces current, limits voltage, or manages heat to protect sensitive components like LEDs, solenoids, or igniters from overheating and burning out. It ensures stable operation by managing...

Here are some common components in a 250cc electrical box. Maybe this will help. Maybe consider both front and rear harnesses along with the parts shown to do a complete redo. https://www.extrememotorsales.com/Parts/go-cart-kart-parts/adult-go-kart-250cc-300cc/electric-parts/#pageId=4

Without knowing exactly what machine you have it's difficult to say what everything is for or if you need those parts in question. The relay looks like the starter solenoid possibly, not sure about the resistor. Mopar used a ballast resistor in their older cars that had a high failure rate. It...

I was on those sites too, that's where I came up with it being a 2004 model year. I got stuck after that. Good info. Let's hope he gets it running.

Any thoughts on what it might be?

If it doesn't match up with the original carb I would return it and get one that matches yours. That carb could be proprietary to a certain machine. I have 2 GY6 carb cores and neither one has that hole. If the original carb is still on the machine, try spaying a short blast of starting fluid in...

I looked at it wrong. Your cap is still there. I'll look into it unless someone else can jump in.

Look at some of these images, looks like a metal cap might be missing. Do you have the original carb? Check the hole in that one...

Yep. I just looked it up. I thought maybe the decal would help identify the machine. Pretty sure it's a Carter Talon.