Recent content by Kawabuggy

I think I have it figured out. I'm using parts of the old go cart, and then I found some tie rods off a Yamaha Blaster ATV locally that will make the connections out at the wheels. Now I just need a little time to cut & weld it all together.

Okay. I'll post some tomorrow.

Okay guys, I'm working on a go-cart and need some direction as to how to move forward with setting up steering. I've taken an older cart and stretched the frame, and put independent suspension on the front that came off a chinese quad. Now, I need to figure out how to make the steering work...

One other thing to note-your gas tank is sitting directly above the exhaust. While it may not be a problem when moving, if you are stopped, & idling, the heat from the exhaust is going to heat up the fuel pretty quickly. Hot fuel is not a good idea as you will lose more due to evaporation, and...

I'll bet if you simply printed some flyers advertising small engine repairs and gave one to each house in your neighborhood, and the next one over, that you might find that you will have enough work to make some cash. On your flyer mention doing maintenance & repair (oil changes, cable repair...

Sweet sounding engine! I can never get used to the revving of those motors that use automatic/slipper type clutches. I keep thinking, "let the clutch out!". Ha ha! Great work, in record time! To say I'm impressed by your ingenuity is an understatement. Keep posting your work as it is inspiring...

Awesome work on your project so far! Keep the updates coming!

Well the cart seems to be running fine. Kids are out riding it right now. Replaced the front wheel temporarily with one of the wheels that Northern Freight sells for $9.99. I think this wheel was meant for a small wagon, or dolley. It bolted right on and allowed them to ride it while I dismantle...

Well, I have applied the most recent "fix". Now let's see if that is all she needed. I did end up replacing the emulsion tube O-rings. When I pulled the tube out this time, I found that there was only 1 O-ring still on the tube. The one that seals against the end of the main jet-and it was...

Guys thanks for the tips. About the bowl gasket-my repair kit came with a new one, but this last time when I pulled the bowl off again to adjust the floats I found that the gasket would not go back in... No worries, I kept the old one and popped it right back on and it fit PERFECTLY.. The new...

toy-I do like your idea and I think I may try it. What I'll do is clap a pair of vice grips across the fuel line to stop the flow of fuel from the tank to the carb. In this manner, if the motor clears out and starts running normally as the fuel level gets lower in the float bowl-I'll know I'm...

Toy-there is no fuel shut off valve on this cart. In fact, I've never seen a fuel shut off valve, or pet-cock, on any go cart or mini-bike. If I have to keep pulling and installing this carb it sure would be a nice feature to have. Know where I can get one to put in-line?? Victa-this carb is...

I think I know what may be wrong with it. When I replaced the seat for the needle, I think I may have put it in backwards. There was a smooth side, and a side with "rings". I put it in with the ring side facing the needle. I will have to pull it back off, reverse the seat, and try it again. I...

Karl, I did do the lemon juice boil previously as I was having "no-idle" issues. I got the cart to idle, but now it won't run WOT..

Russ, forgot to mention that when I pulled the bowl on it yesterday to adjust the floats again, there was a bunch of crud in the bottom of the float bowl again. I have an in-line filter on it, but apparently that is just a screen, not a paper type element, and it is not catching all of the...