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i just tried rolling it around, one of the tires if pretty much flat and the other is low, could that be enough to not let it take off? how much take off power would a torque converter really add over a clutch, would it be enough to get a 6.5hp to move the kart and a 300lb rider? thanks again

alright so i did a count on the axle sprocket and came up with 72-73 teeth

the clutch just smoked even with no one on it, it would go if i pushed it but that doesnt do me any good.

the clutch has 10 teeth, and the axle sprocket has at least 60, its almost as big as the tire, which is size 22x11x8, the actual height i havent measured but its about the size of a riding mower back tire. the kart i believe is a manco dingo, i dont know the model.

My friend and i recently got a free kart, the motor was blown so we need a new one. We bought a 6.5hp briggs (900 series) with a regular centrifugal clutch and that setup didnt move the kart with no one riding on it, however we threw it on a minibike and it worked just fine with a 300lb person...

Thats exactly what i needed to know Rotore! I live in a small town in ND so the odds of finding any damaged bikes nearby that are worthwhile are slim to none, that being said would you guys recommend this engine?

Something else I've just noticed, whats the deal with the wiring harness wrapped around it, any idea?

I'm pretty new to building karts, and from the answers I've received this guy doesn't know a thing about his engine. So my two questions to you all are, does this already come with the clutch/transmission? And does it have some kind of shifter or is just start and go? Any help is appreciated...