Thanks for the advice on the sprocket, found one and it arrived here a couple of days ago. It is installed and looks like it will work well. I have taken some time off the project for health reasons, but I'll be getting back to it after the holidays. All the help I have getting is greatly appreciated.
Getting this go-kart running for my granddaughters
- Thread starter Boompa
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We'll started back to work on the project a few days after Thanksgiving. Everything is installed, we put in a Briggs & Stratton 306 cc 10 HP engine electric start tested it last Saturday it ran good, top speed thirty five mph. We had some wobble in the front right wheel decided to replace the struts. The struts will arrive tomorrow final tests should take place this weekend. If all goes well I will post some pictures of the finished product.
Mr_mcrib212
Inmate #2148
Nice! what is the gear ratio? must be a 7:1 or a 6.5:1 for it to only go 35 with 10hp. I hope the final test goes well so you can post some more pics
Karts of Kaos
the many mowers guy
4:1 is very high. I would stick with the six to one. but pics would be greatly helpful. If you want to go faster I would remove the governor, and also make sure you have the throttle screw backed all the way out.
We received the struts on Sunday and put it all back together. Staying with the 6:1 ratio it ran a top speed of thirty four which is fast enough. Going to test run it for the next couple of days, than put it in the barn till Christmas.
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Karts of Kaos
the many mowers guy
looks pretty cool. are you planning to do a big reveal for the grand kids or not?
Karts of Kaos
the many mowers guy
super cool, I hope It is a beautiful day on Christmas so the sheet does not get all gross. I hope your granddaughter love it!
qtband
Active member
TAKE VIDEOS!!!! Then post them. Merry Christmas, Grandpa!
Mr_mcrib212
Inmate #2148
Merry Christmas to you too!
We'll the holidays are over and all went well. We delivered the kart to my granddaughters on Christmas morning, to say they were happy and surprised would be an understatement. The weather was nice and the girls spent most of the day driving. Later in the afternoon the youngest (10 yrs old) came walking back to the house. She told me the kart had stopped the motor was running but the kart was not moving. My son who was on leave and visiting for the holidays went with me to check it out. The chain had come off, in my hurry to finish before Christmas I forgot to install the chain tension sprocket. We took it home that night and the next morning finished it up. The girls came over and had a ball and no more chain problem. The 13-year-old drives with great reserve while the 10-year-old is very challenging she has already set up a half mile course for herself and is running time trials. Once again thanks for all the help and advice.
Its great to hear stories of kids enjoying what you made for them. Good job!
Karts of Kaos
the many mowers guy
yes trees and rocks like to jump out and bite sometimes.
madprofessor
"Loose Cannon Creations"
You're supercool Granddad! Slicker'n a skint d__k with sunglasses!
Mr_mcrib212
Inmate #2148
sounds like me racing the go-karts at boomers lol