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    To vent or not to vent crankcase

    So what are thoughts? I was going to drill/tap governor hole for a plug, then thought why not a vent to atmosphere? Already plan to vent valve cover and gas tank, so what's an extra pc of hose. If so do I need a all baffle to redirect crank oil spray?🤔 I now I ask weird questions BUT since I...
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    The generic reverse units.....power handling????

    So what is chance of them holding up to a stage 3 212? Not making throttle, just typical driving?
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    Engine heat management question.

    Just thinking, on the predator etc. Is it acceptable to do engine treatments like wet paint, powder coat, polish and clear? Or will it retain excessive heat and not let it transfer to the air? Thus overheating and burning oil etc.. That sounded weird, I know coatings can retain heat and then...
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    "Ziegenstall Motorenschmiede" presents The Vale Special ....been awhile 2025 edition

    I have been lurking talking trash and having fun here. You accepted me (if not.....be nice....and be quiet) :p 1st off, I write like the great icon spoke "Capt. KIRK":thumbsup: Enjoy this tale that may take a couple years I asked earlier "What is a go-kart?" Noone knew how to answer, that...
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    Electric motor help

    So, electric guru's I want to motorize my bead rolling machine on the cheap side, but be reliable 120v or 12v even Kits cost $400+ YouTube diy users have used variable speed drills, garage door openers, 4-1/2 angle grinders etc as well as $!$120v motors "they just happen to have" Yesterday...
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    WtB Sprockets and matching hubs

    Hey, I need to find a sprocket and matching hub for axle. I can not find anything at GoPowerSports , BMI or gokartsusa where else? I need a 72T either 40/41 sprocket for a 40 chain, , with a matching hub for a 1 inch axle. Everything seems odd, sprockets with 1/4-20/28 bolts on say 5-1/4 and...
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    Buddy told me to get a set of rings and gaskets

    He gave me this What is it and best place to get rings and gaskets? I assume piston would be stamped with size , still has cross hatch and he will wipe hone Realquick Tia
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    2 thumbs up for movie go karts!!

    Just watched it, fun and entertaining....just like 1980's movies. Just proves you don't need all the cussing, nudity and political crap to make a great flick. 2020 movie on netflicks....whatcha all think? :popcorn:
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    So what is a go cart?

    So what is a go kart? (Title edited) tounge sticking out... :popcorn: 4 tires, a smaller engine, steering wheel and a smile? Well?
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    Looking to pick up a doodle bug

    This weekend, Baja DB30 red and still has the stickers on headtube brace, can an adult fit on it ~185#? What are they worth, says it may need a clutch, been looking for one to extend and 212 it What are they worth? ---------- Post added at 10:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:05 AM...
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    Do predator 212/420 have serial numbers on block?

    My engines are in storage so I can't look Thanks
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    Been 7 months and no build :(

    Since I joined it has been **** dealing with probate and family, I never want to wish executor on anyone. Well I had to sneak over to a storage unit when I heard "the town was empty of mean desporado's" to grab parts for my interim project, 1 ton dump/homestead truck...and snapped these...I...
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    Age of GoKarters??

    SO it seems like most folks on here are in three brackets 10 to 16 (pre drivers license) :auto: 27 to 33 (kids old enough for them to need a go kart) :rolleyes: and over 50 :cheers2: Just going by words and skills used in builds; what is everyone thoughts :lolgoku: Not picking, just curious...
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    40 series torque converter

    Any Chinese knock offs? the 30 series seem to work fine and I have several of them. All I can find is drives and drivens, may have to just make up a jack shaft. Will 5/8 jack shaft work with a 13+ hp engine? I can not find 3/4 id small sprockets Thanks
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    Wife wanted a go kart instead...

    Hello, hope I fit in here, was looking for active forum for go kart part advise. Wife wants a go cart, so I said okay. Started collecting parts to build a couple cyclekarts, and now frame and wheels/tires get changed to a go kart with rollover protection :thumbsup: Happy wife...happy life Hope...
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