Recent content by nlmvp99

And yes, it is a Clark

The roll cage addition is just because of the kids going to be the main drivers on this thing. I am not a welder, but my neighbor is. He has done it for 25 years both in a factory welding large jobs and on automotive fabrication. He will d it up right so I am not worried at all about it...

I paid $75 for everything on the cart as you see it. All that I had to get was a motor(found mine for $35), clutch and chain.

And here is my blog page that I am tracking my progress on if anyone is interested in following it as well. http://meddlemonkey.weebly.com/blog.html

Here are some pictures of my first go around with a go kart build. Purchased what is in the pictures on CraigsList. Needs some TLC, but overall it is in pretty decent shape. I will try to keep this update throughout the project so everyone can see my progress.

So are 3/4" locking collars along with spacers and washers with 3/4" center going to do the job?

You are correct, just the thread is 3/4"

To start off, my go kart has a 1" axle that ends with a 3/4" thread. I have located a pair of wheels that I really like, but they do not utilize the 3/4" thread part of the axle. Can I still purchase these and simply use 3/4" locking collars to help secure them on?

I will be working on it quite a bit tonight and I will double check that. I am pretty sure it is a 72T #35 though. When I bought it it had 10" tires on it, but my concern is that my kids will most likely be using this in the woods on trails that we have cleared. No climbing or anything like...

May switch my rear tire size to 11" diameter instead to avoid having to do the jackshaft. 11" rear tires with 12T clutch and 72T on the rear axle would put me at about the same MPH as the 13", 10T and 72T setup. Only reason I was going with 13" tires on the back was to give it a little more...

Can you point in the right direction of the jackshaft that I would need to purchase? I have read a lot about them, but I am completely new to all of this so don't want to buy the wrong thing if I decide to go this route.

I need to measure the pitch on my 72 tooth axle sprocket, but I am pretty sure it is #35. I am having problems finding a 10T clutch to use with it as well. Do I need to consider switching out my axle sprocket or just go with the 12T clutch?

I found that calculator over the weekend and played around with all the different combinations. Thanks for the advise! I appreciate the help. I will have pictures posted later tonight.

toystory_4wd: My kids that will get to ride it are 11 and 8. The youngest is just 4 so he will have to wait a couple years. landuse: Got my "before" pictures taken over the weekend and plan on starting work on it tonight when I get home. I will post pictures later tonight and keep it...

Purchased a used frame and most of the parts needed except for motor, clutch and chain. It needs some work, but that's what make it fun. Should be a fun toy for my kids once it is complete. I also purchased a 5.5HP motor off of a pressure washer to use for this project. I will have a blog...