Recent content by Munk

That is a pain in the arse, and not just for the reasons you mentioned. It looks like I only have about a half inch of clearance between the bottom of the current 46T sprocket and a scrape/chain guard that's welded to the frame. I also don't think I have more than 1 - 1.5" from the 46T and the...

Okay, I think I understand. Because the ratio is 3.5:1 it takes much more forced to spin the wheels, potentially causing belt slippage. By getting a sprocket with more teeth, I would reduce the sheer force required to turn the wheels, potentially eliminating slippage -- which is how I might be...

Hey, I finally got around to getting a video. Is the belt supposed to be this loose? https://youtu.be/Cx5OKjC4xgo Here it is under load: https://youtu.be/WeStQMK-XVQ Also, I discovered that the "air" screw is in actuality a fuel screw, meaning opening it up adds more fuel (not more air)...

Does this account for the torque converter (I understand the general principle behind a TC, but aren't exactly sure how to factor it in)? It looks like a 75T - 80T sprocket gets me close to 6:1, but that seems like it would significantly reduce top speed and increase torque.

Also not sure if related, but tuning the carb is proving difficult. Things are running of course, no major issues that I'm aware of (besides needing to feather the throttle to get the electronic ignition to work, that didn't use to happen before the upgrades) but adjusting the air mixture screw...

Yes it is a 196cc engine, and I believe it's a 13T top sprocket. Stock springs are still on there as a bit of a safety measure (since I haven't upgraded the other parts that would probably need to go along with the spring upgrade) so I was sort of counting on the float to keep things safe...

Hello! I have a Trailmaster Mid XRX-R with the governor removed, 22mm Mikuni (clone) carb and loop header. This kart has a 6" (?) driven torque converter, 16" tires, and 46T sprocket. Acceleration seems good, I can get up to 20-25mph in what seems like 2-3 seconds, but on a flat road it tops...

I had the same issue: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showpost.php?p=530238&postcount=27 I wasn't able to get it off with just the flathead, and even tried dremelling the clip off with a needle tip, as well as simply breaking apart the governor wheel into pieces until it was just, well, gone...

I cleaned the gas tank out to get rid of all the stuff that was in there, and let it bake in the sun for several hours to get all the moisture out. I also cleaned the gas tank filter which was covered in black sediment. The fuel flow issue seems to be resolved. I reinstalled everything and it...

I now believe the rocker arms are okay. I was able to get the kart to start, and stay running for maybe 30 seconds before it started struggling and finally died. I noticed what seems like a small amount of black dust in the bottom of the gas tank, and so I'm wondering if perhaps a fuel filter or...

Just as an update, I've been having luck with the kart starting. After letting it sit for about 2 weeks, it just took a couple of pulls, then once warmed up, started first try after that I was taking it around the neighborhood to properly adjust the side mirrors I installed. At one point it...

Hey everyone, I have a custom loop header installed on my kart, but feel like it needs some additional support. The thing is, this header is an odd shape and the bracket that came with it won't work for my application. Are there any universal brackets that have multiple adjustible parts that...

I'll try these things, but before I do I have some new info. I got the kart started using starter fluid and took it around the block. The engine seemed to run fine during this time. I parked it, did some errands, and came back a couple hours later. I was able to start it without starter fluid by...

That would seem to fit something else that was happening. The go kart had been sitting for a while, maybe 2 months, and once I got everything sorted out with the governor removal, I noticed that fuel didn't seem to be coming down the fuel line (even when disconnected from the carb). The line...

The current state of the go kart is that it'll start, and continue to run, only if I use starter fluid. It will not start by pulling or electric ignition, with or without the choke, if I don't use starter fluid. :ack2: I pulled the spark plug and it looks pretty dark, perhaps running too rich...