Recent content by NEKrone

I think I get what you're saying... I don't have a big enough spring. 😂 But really, the spring is not as strong as its size leads you to believe. I think it's for a screen door. I got it from home depot near their odds and ends dept. says 9 lbs max resistance. I'm not sure what a push spring...

Dang they do look beefy! With my current spring setup the caliber is kinda twisted in its bracket so I am worried about uneven wear and the pad being at a weird angle.

Also here are some pictures on my return spring for the brakes. I still don't trust these style of brakes. This is my upgraded throttle return spring for my predator 212 hemi.

It's starting to look like its done. I don't feel like putting any more money into this, although time will tell if that will stop me, so I'm calling it a day. I really like it. It's a pretty good kart overall and the power is kinda scary when your a half a foot from the ground. It feels like...

Gee, I guess we'll find out when the other regulars catch wind of my blasphemy. 😂. At least I'm strong enough to wait a day or two between coats so the paint should be acceptable. also since I'm here -> update: bottom is painted. It is still hanging from the ladder with the utility wire. Got a...

It does look off from the steering linkage in that picture which made me go outside and double check. The steering wheel does appear to be straight as far as I can tell from straightening it up and looking down it. I think it may just be the angle of the picture. Unless you're talking about...

Oh yea, the small additions are a small bracket that will hold the return spring for the brakes. and the mount for the killswitch under the wheel.

Hey it has been a while but I've resumed work on the cart. I got a few minor adjustments welded on and now I've got a fresh coat of primer on it. All I have to do at this point is to paint it and reassemble it. I've got it suspended by utility wire hanging from a ladder. Hopefully in a week...

Regrettably I have given up on the steering wheel. I probably could have put it the right way around when I added the 7 inches cause I just chopped it off in the middle, but I just want to ride this thing now 😭 I assembled it all today and gave it a test drive and it is pretty solid. I've...

It's hard to say. The frame warped while the center section was being welded on 😭. The frame is not very square so I hoped if I tried to make the rear wheels square to the front wheels that it would at least drive straight. Had to grind off the torque converter screw hole cover nearest the...

I got everything welded in place. Got the engine mount tacked. The rear axle is not square with the rear end but it is reasonably square with the front end. From the center of the rear axle to the end of the front of the kart, one side was 1/16th of an inch farther away than the other. Some...

Definitely looks hefty. Don't forget which tank is which! 😂 Love the front exhaust pipe.

My current spindles OD measures just under 5/8" at .621 - .623 inches

Thanks for the kind words! That is a good idea for the square tube ends. The end caps I made were definitely an afterthought. I wasn't sure what the 'industry standard' way was 🤷‍♂️ but I'm definitely having a ton of fun experimenting. Everything is getting welded tomorrow and then I'll chop...

Hey you guys. Merry Christmas! I have a mini update: Added a mount for the engine plate. It needed to be up an inch to clear the torque converter. I made some 45 degree cuts on the ends to make it look cleaner. I also cut some rectangles to keep the insides from rusting ( maybe?? ) I am...