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  1. powerstrokekid

    Bad Clutch Symptoms

    I don't know much about these clutches so I ain't going to try to take it apart. I will just take ya'lls word on this. If anyone know a god place to get a clutch let me know. This is the one i was looking at, it has alot of good reviews on it...
  2. powerstrokekid

    Bad Clutch Symptoms

    Russ, I have oiled the clutch several times. and i don't know how to tell if the springs have been overheated. But i do know the clutch does have some age on it.
  3. powerstrokekid

    Bad Clutch Symptoms

    Sorry, yes it is a centrifugal clutch. The kart always wants to take off very slow and boggy like. If I cut the idle down anymore than what i already have it the kart won't run.When cranking the kart i have to hold the back of the seat to keep it from taking off when it starts. Looks like I'm...
  4. powerstrokekid

    Bad Clutch Symptoms

    Guys I am wondering what are some of the symptoms of a bad clutch?
  5. powerstrokekid

    Gary's Low Budget Kart Build

    hond-gx-power, I am actually in Hickory, NC USA. Forgot to put my location in my profile sorry.
  6. powerstrokekid

    Gary's Low Budget Kart Build

    Great Kart! Love the seat, got to be the most comfortable I've seen. Takes alot of inginuity to come up with something like this on your own. I am working on one of my own now just waiting on funds for a engine.
  7. powerstrokekid

    5hp tecumseh help

    Guys, I have made a decision that I am going to turn this kart into something better. going to stretch the frame some to fit me better, 6ft tall and my knees are in my chest when I sit on this kart. add some crossmembers to the frame to support the extra length. Save some money and get a bigger...
  8. powerstrokekid

    5hp tecumseh help

    Blazkowiez, you say to not run my Brigss if it is shorter than 2 inches. The shaft on this particular briggs is a bout 1 1/4 inches long is this to short? If so why? as long as the clutch key has plenty of room on the shaft couldn't I just put a longer bolt in the shaft to keep the clutch...
  9. powerstrokekid

    5hp tecumseh help

    Cam, yea i know what you mean about giving up, i hate doing that. This particular tecumseh has the non adjustable carb on it (except the idle). It is getting fuel into the bowl, so I am kinda stumped on this one. I am working on putting the other engine on as we speak though so maybe it will...
  10. powerstrokekid

    5hp tecumseh help

    Cam, it runs pretty good no smoke or anything on the starting fluid, yes I did try your tape method it didn't change anything. I know the plug is good I checked it. Toystory, I will try it tomorrow, I tried this engine on my first cart but I couldn't find a bolt long enough to hold the clutch...
  11. powerstrokekid

    5hp tecumseh help

    slideways, I did physically see it run at his house. and I had no idea Tecumseh went out of business or I never would have gotten it. Where can i get a $99 clone at? I looked at the engines from northern tool and equipment and the cheapest the have is $179. This is looking to be more of a...
  12. powerstrokekid

    5hp tecumseh help

    Cam, the guy I got it from said it sat for about 3 months. But it ran just fine at his house, and as soon as I got it home it's giving me problems. Oil Level is fine and i have cleaned the carb 3 times now. would the missing muffler or air cleaner affect this at all? or would i be better off...
  13. powerstrokekid

    5hp tecumseh help

    Anyone at all?? Also won't start at all unless i use starting fluid. and when it dies it spits oil and gas out the carb. Any suggestions?
  14. powerstrokekid

    5hp tecumseh help

    Here's some pics of the cart and engine. Update on the engine it is a tecumseh power sport not an enduro Kart Carb (Missing air cleaner assembly) Exhaust exit (missing muffler) Engine
  15. powerstrokekid

    5hp tecumseh help

    I just picked up another kart project and the 5 hp tecumseh that came on it is missing the entire air cleaner assembly. Where can I pick one of these up at a descent price? also needs a muffler. I will try to get picks up asap. It is a tecumseh 5hp enduro engine.
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