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  1. rwd4evr

    Project Orange Krate: formally manco american express duraforce

    its a 26mm chinese walboro copy. shuendeng standard is what it says on it.its the same as the ones that say mikuni and kehin but they are phonys too. small round kehin jets fit. i got it for 26 bucks on feebay. i want to cast a new bowl with a flat bottom on it to put an adjustable main jet in it.
  2. rwd4evr

    Project Orange Krate: formally manco american express duraforce

    if it works properly i'm going to file for a patent on the shifter. i'll post details after that. you can all copy it for yourself but i'm always looking for extra cash making endevors.
  3. rwd4evr

    Project Orange Krate: formally manco american express duraforce

    i've decided to go with v ribbed belts. alternator pulleys of between 2 and 3 inches will be machined and welded to a one inch bore shaft coupler. under, direct and overdrive, depending which belt is tensioned. a coulple frame changes will be happening too. convert to a narrow steering hoop...
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    Project Orange Krate: formally manco american express duraforce

    i've come to a design problem, because i was going to use v belts and step pulleys on my jackshaft between 2.5 and 4 inches i am afraid i may have slippage issues. has any one run a single v belt from motor to jack shaft? the clutch and axle are 5 to 1 ratio so that should make it easier on the...
  5. rwd4evr

    rat rod/ t bucket monstrosity

    that looks cool for sure.:thumbsup: what is that motor you got? is it a honda four wheeler motor?
  6. rwd4evr

    Project Orange Krate: formally manco american express duraforce

    mwha ha ha ha ha! its alive! alive! fired up on the second pull with a little throttle. adjusted the idle circuit and idle speed screw to a nice burbley idle. after that it fires first half of a pull. unfortunately my fake tiny tach that worked fine a couple months ago is having screen problems...
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    Project Orange Krate: formally manco american express duraforce

    russ, have you wound your cart all the way out to full rpm capabilities? what will it turn if so?
  8. rwd4evr

    Project Orange Krate: formally manco american express duraforce

    i'll get some pics of the intake completed when i have to pull the carb again. its 1 inch thick high molecular weight polyethylene. turned it on my lathe and port matched it to the carb and intake with a dremel and files. i used cap head bolts and countersunk them into the intake.
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    Project Orange Krate: formally manco american express duraforce

    no i didn't use the brake material for a gasket. didn't think welding on asbestos would be good. pad was from my 64 mercedes, so i'm sure it was asbestos ridden. not quite a tuned pipe but enough to start it.
  10. rwd4evr

    Project Orange Krate: formally manco american express duraforce

    exhaust flange made from an old disc brake pad, 1 3/4" 90 degree bend exhaust pipe to go straight out the back. just about ready to find out if this carb is gonna work!
  11. rwd4evr

    Project Orange Krate: formally manco american express duraforce

    (FOR ANYONE READING THIS,I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THIS KART WAS A MANCO AMERICAN EXPRESS. IT IS A SEARS ORANGE KRATE WHICH IS MADE BY MANCO AND IS VERY SIMILAR. SORRY FOR THE CONFUSION) Ok, its officially on now! I've done most of the design work and brainstorming. I have the majority of the parts...
  12. rwd4evr

    (PROJECT) AmEx Black

    i didn't intend to change topic, or show anyone up. but if somebody wants to be negative and say i cant do something i have to tell them whats up. negative B.S. is probably why the post was deleted. i will be starting a thread when its picture worthy.
  13. rwd4evr

    (PROJECT) AmEx Black

    i dont know if i'm losing it or what. i was replying to a post from someone that said my duraforce wouldn't happen. did any one else see that? can post be deleted? i even thought maybe i saw it in a PM. not there either.
  14. rwd4evr

    (PROJECT) AmEx Black

    i know the obstacles. i built my own blast furnace and shouldnt have any problems casting the mount plates that i designed in 3D. i also have a mini lathe to cut the bearing carriers. i went to school for welding, not saying i'm a master cause that takes time, but i can weld pretty good. the...
  15. rwd4evr

    (PROJECT) AmEx Black

    i'm working on a sears kart(amex clone) with a lawnboy duraforce. just a word of caution to you guys runnin the big slicks on the amex, these karts were meant to slide at the limit. if you get bouncin in a hard corner with those monsters you can end up on your head in a hurry! vintage racing...
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