Recent content by turbojimmy

Thanks. It is a pull start. Why would I get 1.5V AC at idle from that wire then? The low-oil switch is hooked up like it should be, so that's not what it is. I'll have to trace it to see where it goes.

Sorry for bringing up this old thread, but it's relevant to my question. I want to add some low-watt (LED) lights to my kart. I have a 6.5 HP Greyhound-brand Honda clone. It has the single yellow wire that's not hooked up to anything. I get 1.5V AC out of it at idle. Is this the wire to which I...

It's been a while since I've posted in here, mainly because my kart has been working great (knock on wood)....the blue Honda clone has been a great alternative to the stock 5 HP B&S. The 30-series clutch is still eating belts, but not as bad as when I first got the kart. Anyhow, when I got the...

With the demise of my '95 Deville (due to extreme frame rust), I decided to go large with my next Caddy. I give to you the Undertaker (an ex-funeral home car): It needs some work, but the price was right. I found out a few days after I bought it that the engine is toast. Lots of blow-by...

I thought we were even with the Briggs even going up hill? I've got the throttle stop screw the whole way out so I can't get any more out of it.

Thanks. It took buying and selling a bunch of stuff to finally come up with a complete, working kart. The upside is that the guy I sold the old kart w/ engine and 40-series converter to is the upholstery guy. He does boats, convertible tops, custom stuff. He cut me a deal on the seats. They're...

Put new front tires and roll bar padding on it. I didn't realize that the tires only take 4-7 PSI. I had them pumped up to like 20 PSI. With only 4 PSI in them it's a lot better ride, though bouncy now. The roll bar padding is pipe insulation that I bought at Lowe's for $0.94 for each 6-foot...

Had the seats redone and installed seat belts. Believe it or not, the belts help A LOT in keeping you in place while you're trying to drive a kart with no suspension. Got new tires - need to put them on it. It runs great with the clone, too!

I got another one - I can't believe I didn't remember this one earlier.... I have a friend in the salvage biz. I got my Grand National from him. I got a call one day from his son who said he had picked up another Buick. He wasn't sure what it was, but he knew it was special. Turns out it was...

I have one on a Manco Phoenix Eagle II kart. I bought the cart with the stock Fun Power engine and a rusty Comet converter. I think it's a 30-series. The rust was shredding the belt. My brother happened to have a new GTC setup new in the box, unused. All of the pieces are visually and...

What are they selling? GTCs? I put a new GTC on my Manco cart and it was identical in appearance and operation as the Comet 30-series it replaced. Jim

Hadn't thought of that. It would be easy, you're right. It has a jackshaft arrangement, but the principle is the same. I'll look into that.... Thanks!

Yeah, the bed was rotted around the rear wheel arches which is very common. The corners of the cab and fenders were great, though, which was unusual. It's very solid everywhere else, it's just that the frame extension behind the left rear wheel had rotted through right where I needed to bolt the...

The kart is for my kids anyway, and they do run 2 at a time. The seat goes far enough back for me to drive it when I want to. I think I'll just leave it alone.

Oops. Posted as my brother (Hellonwheels) by mistake. He must've logged in using my PC.