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I used flat stock and drilled exta holes in it to move the seat forward 4 or 5 inches. Also flipped the gas and brake pedals around switching sides to get the pedal angle correct, worked great.

It just has metal plates that push against the tires when you hit the pedal and they don't work very well. Someone told me that you can put a band brake around the clutch:confused: Both wheels spin when it's raised off the ground so I guess it has a solid axle passing through the rear tube.

Project for my son (9) and myself. I think it's a manco? picked it up at a yardsale for $100, strippped it down and repainted. Going to redo the pads I used pipe insullation and duct tape but I don't like the way they turned out now, made the header at work. Replaced the pedals and put them on...

Stumbled across this place while tyring to research a problem with the kart I am rebuilding for my son. Looks like you guys have a wealth of info and ideas to try and tap into, appreciate in advance any help you can offer. Thanks