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    Carb advice

    I need a new carb for my shelf motor. It's a gx 270 9hp. My question is, can I put a gx390 carb on the 270? Also, if I can, would you suggest it? What are the pros and cons? Also, if the carb for the 13hp works and possibly improves performance what other parts can be interchanged between the...
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    Jinxed myself here, need help "braking" the curse...

    Frame, suspension, steering, brake system : Stock from a Murray Kilowatt early 00s Drive system: Honda GX270 9hp, Comet 40 series torque converter jack axel 14 teeth back axel 60 teeth Tires 22x11 rear tires 145/70-6 front I weigh about 230 6'3;and the kart weighs about 250 lbs approximately...
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    Next project. Vote please

    I would be happy to see any. Hope I broke the tie for you.
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    Can I shorten a brake cable?

    I went with a set of 3 1/16" cablet clamps and used the loop inside the hole of the arm on the mechanical brake system. Works pretty good. I won't be stopping on a dime but it's definitely nice slowing down atleast.
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    Can I shorten a brake cable?

    How about a ferrule a and stop set?
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    Can I shorten a brake cable?

    Brake cable is too long, is there a safe and effective way to shorten it to the length I need? If so, how would you go about doing that. Thanks this site is an invaluable resource for this boat.....I mean Go kart that still isn't running.
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    Mike from Mississippi

    Dragster mower My buddy built this lawn mower, I thought you guys would appreciate it.
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    Mike from Mississippi

    I'm Mike, 32 with a 6 year old daughter, recently acquired a Murray Kilowatt as a project. I have had it for about two weeks and in that time, with the help of some friends, it has gone from rust bucket to cool looking paper weight on the verge of being a moving object. I've gotten the GX270...
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