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Hi guys, Anyone running two engines with separate axles? In other words not a solid axle to both wheels. In another thread someone suggests that it is a problem to have a motor on each wheel. Mike

Noticed I have one wheel toeing out on my go kart. So I'm going to do a front end alignment. Do you just line them up straight or is there some toe in? Just driving on the street. Mike

Hey guys. I have worn out sprockets way before their time. I'm on my second motor sprocket and about to get a new axle sprocket. Please see the picture I have attached, note the shark toothing of the teeth. This is an electric gokart so I have loads of torque. That may be part of the problem...

Hi All, During some repair work I removed the brake from a my 60s Fox Karts gokart. The part looks damaged and I wonder if this is available anymore. Where can I purchase this part, just the internal section. I don't want to change the braking system just the part. Thanks, Mike

I have an old Fox cart. I need a bearing for the rear axle. The bearing fits in a couple of flanges that allow the bearing to swivel in all directions for proper alignment. The outside is rounded to allow it to swivel. What do you call this type of bearing and where can I get them...

Hey guys, I'm looking for cogged pulleys and belts for my electric gokart. These are also called synchronous pulleys or belts. My motor has a 3/4" shaft and the axle is 1". I want about a 3 to 1 ratio. Maybe 20 teeth and 60 teeth. The problem I have is mostly, finding pulleys with the correct...

Hi all, I have an old Fox gokart (1963) with slicks. The tubes are 4.00x3.50-4. What is the recommended air pressure for these tires? I've had two flat tires in 3 months, tore the stem flange loose from the tube. Thought maybe not enough pressure, but it could be the 45 year old tubes just...

I posted a video of my electric gokart, I hope it gives you a little incentive to get building! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MKjbXltAew Mike

Hi All, I have a 1960s Fox Karts Go Kart. The identification on it says; Fox Karts Janesville Wis. Mak Kart Nassau World Champions It has a MC 7 McCULLOCH engine. I was told it has a chrome molly frame. I bought it from a guy that a has been storing it for about 40 years, since he was a teen...

I'm building an electric go kart. I want to purchase a solenoid with at least 150 amp rating maybe 200amp. My battery pack is 36v, but I will have a 12v dc to dc converter to power my controller so I could use a either 12v or 36v coil. I also want a pot box to drive my controller. Maybe hall...