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Well I couldn’t see again but tried some curly e’s. Looks like the bead starts “higher” on the vertical part - then falls more towards the lower part. Looks cold?

Kart Team in Training…

Can I not use normal bolts with these inserts?

With 2.9 : 1 sprocket ratio it is likely that the clutch is burned up. You said it was your first time trying to drive it, but if it was like that with a previous owner then the clutch probably is already gone. If a standard centrifugal clutch that engages around 1800 RPM is paired with 13”...

Got to protect my brains…. So…. I’m thinking 4 of these tabs. And these 5/16”-18TPI threaded nut-Sert things. 18 long by 8” wide.

When I got my Spider karts Granddaddy I believe it had a solid 1.25” aluminum axle on it that was bent. I replaced it with 1.25” keyed solid steel shaft from McMaster Carr for about $100 if I remember correctly. I wanted to add an additional bearing and make sure my axle/wheels didn’t stick...

Is this the same class as the kid asking about the clutch? Are we just building one machine or is it a competition against class mates? “Hello! My class is building a go kart for the very first time. Literally none of us have ever built anything ever soo...what is the centrifugal clutch for...

I’m fat and she’s ugly.

I’m not sure the joint style here… it’s a flat end going to the rounded edge. I tried to focus the heat on the rounded edge instead of end of the flat part. I was trying to count 1,2,3 on the rounded edge then pull to the flat side for a 1 count, then back to the rounded side for another 3...

I haven’t run into a clip like that before. Looks frustrating. When you do get it off can it be replaced by one like this? I think I paid $40 for a retaining snap ring pliers. Probably the most expensive tool I own. Lol

I think there is a guy around here from Max Torque clutches. Maybe somebody will remind me who and you might want to message them.

“what is the centrifugal clutch for?” It provides a means for disconnecting the output shaft of the engine from the drive wheel(s). For example, if the engine idles at 1400 RPM you don’t want the kart moving when the engine is idling. A centrifugal clutch stays disengaged until you hit the gas...

Dad: “Show everybody how happy math makes you.” Me: [Trying to make smile look natural]

My pops passed when I was seven but he used his size 13 wide to insert knowledge. Besides regular homework, I had to do his math worksheets and flash cards. Us kids were also required to participate in Karate practice where our balance was tested against the force of the wiffle ball bat. Know...

I believe you mentioned the carb spilled gas overnight before??? This may be a sign that there is gunk in the bowl float needle valve / jet interface. could be gunk is slowing the fuel flow and also preventing the float needle from seating with the needle jet. this vid shows the needle and...

And no, I do not think you should need additional venting, just saying there are easier ways than drilling through a bolt. You can use “breather filters” on the vents to help avoid dirt. And it’s not just a hole. It usually involves tapping for a barb fitting with hose and filter (possible a...

It’s not exact… but jets are labeled in mm or inch. 0.85 mm = 0.033” so an 85 jet is close to 0.033” 100 jet is close to 1.00 mm is close to 0.039” again not exact

As far as the vapor lock thing… I've vented from where the governor pivot thing enters the block. From the side cover.. From the valve cover (which is the way these engines come). Drilling through a bolt is not fun for me and I’d avoid it and look for another way to vent should you choose to...

Ive drilled holes for block venting before but that doesn’t seem like the problem. It seems the spark is good so focus on fuel delivery. Sometimes the gas caps on the tank do not provide adequate ventilation to let fuel flow out of the tank freely. I’ve drilled a larger vent hole in gas caps...

It’s only two possible things right?, as far as engine cuts off after a few minutes. I won’t go back into #1. Number 2 is that the fuel bowl is running dry. Like gas cap not venting, clogged lines, dirty filter, … Try some tests. When it cuts off, turn off a working fuel cut off valve…...