Recent content by Pretzelguy

are all belts the same size for torque converters?

i used whatever belt came with the torque converter (a 669 variable drive for motorcycle). I will stiffen up the plate. thanks for the advice

yup, done.

i will check it out this week. thank you

thats the bolt loosening up again. had to torque it a bit more and use some Loctite.

nope just plain steel washers. the bottom ones look funny because i got them off of an elliptical. they just were to added for thickness so it wouldnt bend under strain.

I built the kart myself, there's 4 bolts with lock nuts going through to a plate that's welded to the frame. @madprofessor From what you're saying, maybe my mounting plate might be too thin? @USAMAC, its my first test run. The mounting plate is a little less than 3/16"

Hi everyone, Maybe some of you have seen this before. When i hit the throttle on the go kart it seems to bounce the engine, I'm a total noob at this and was wondering if the chain tensioners may be a little tight? not sure, thoughts? Im running a 41 chain, with a jack shaft and 8 HP engine...

i found that with old junk karts it was hard to find parts for and was always trying to find where i could get replacements, or that they didnt make it anymore. Thats why i figured id buy all new and know what fit what and could enjoy the ride instead of fixing something every day.

ok, i wanted to make sure you knew what you were getting into with the tapered shaft. I tried spending zero bucks on a seized 74' El Tigre snowmobile. got the engine running but quit soon after. it was a charlie foxtrot of one thing after the other going wrong. Ended up using the steering from...

Thanks man. I watched a youtube video of a guy who wanted to use a generator motor for a go kart. he had to do some mods to the output shaft because it was tapered. heres the video. I just went with a new engine. less hassle. Good luck, let me know how it works out, even if it is a year down...

I've seen a few. there some face book groups called DIY go karts, Power Wheels racers for adults, go cart and buggy builders to name a few. I went with an 8HP 301 cc predator engine because anything over 8 the torque converter doubled or tripled in price and did a jack shaft in the middle. went...

I contacted Go Power Sports to see if there manual brake caliper (sku 9597-9598) fits the 3 bolt disc brake (sku KD611) and it doesnt. I'd like to use a manual setup, can anyone share what they've used/ provide website with part numbers for a 1 1/4" live axle? Thanks.

Hello Everyone, This is my first DIY go kart project. I've been inspired lately by the Grind Hard Plumbing and Cars and Cameras YouTube channels on the Modified Power Wheels. I have worked on a 1953 Pontiac Chieftain, so this should be a lot easier and less time consuming. Currently I have a...