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Yep, you're right BM. The guy gave me the 6.5hp and TC that came with it. Unfortunately, it's a 3/4" 30 series. I'll get the tooth count and tire sizes up in the morning. Wifey is making me take her out to dinner - she said no more kart time today! Lol.

Thanks Everyone! Question: the C Clutch on this thing is not disengaging. So when I come to a stop, it dies. Also, when I try to start the wheels turn... Ok, one last one: I noticed when I took the maiden voyage at night, the C clutch got so hot, it turned red. Any thoughts? Besides that, this...

LOL! That's great. I used to own a web design company. I used: "You can have FAST, CHEAP OR GOOD, but you can only pick two!" Love it.

$400! I think the brand is called Manco, Brand new motor DuroMax 16HP (Electric Start), new paint, new tires and recovered seats. The rear axle is slightly bent and the C Clutch sticks, but I think I can fix that stuff! Pretty cool, eh? I just bought a DuroMax 16HP for another project and...

Woohoo! Thanks!

Cool. I appreciate the feedback. I'm looking at this for VERY low speed (motorized couch). I think I'll do the steering differently based on all your feedback. Thanks again. PS - here's the model I was going off of... http://motorizedcouch.pifflesquit.com/build.htm

Anyone have any experience with using casters for steering? I'm trying to use a setup like this one: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6133

Thanks guys.

All- Need some TC advice; Will the Comet 30 series 1" work with the DuroMax 16HP motor? I'm seeing mixes feedback on the web.

Hello All. Well, the Duromax 16HP is on it's way from Maxtool! On to ordering the CVT/Torque Converter. I was wondering if you all could help me on the next part: In looking at the TC's, it looks like mfgsupply.com has the best prices on TC's. Based on 16HP, it looks like my only option is to...

Will do. Thanks.

Hi There. Could you possibly take some better pics of the steering set up? looks interesting, something i would like to try

I think I've decided to go with a Duromax 16HP with electric start. On sale at Maxtool.com for $289+Free shipping. Just need to find a CVT or torque converter.

That's awesome! LOL! Well, today I picked up my steel. 40ft of 3"x3"x.25" angle iron. Hoping to finalize plans tomorrow.

By the way, the plan wass to use a B&S 6.5 HP motor, but based my reading, perhaps I need to go bigger with a torque converter.

Hi Guys. Thanks for the replies. I'm picking up the materials tomorrow. 40' of 3"x3"x.25" angle iron. I'll keep this as my build log and keep you all updated.

Hello All. Long time reader, first time poster. Well, we're headed to Sturgis in August, so I've decided to build a motorized couch. It's a 4-person couch (about 7' long), and my buddies are recommending going with a torque converter versus a centrifugal clutch. The weight including couch...