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I saw some you tube vids of people puting glow plugs in briggs engines and running them off diesel. I know diesels use oils for fuel and gas engines use vaporous fuels. Well used motor oil is an oil :roflol: Do you think you can dilute used motor oil with something like kerosene and run it as...

Well I got bored and made this. I had the pulleys lying around. Rear end wines reeeel bad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oTMyQxZJCI&feature=channel_video_title

Well i got ticked of about the ground clearance on my manco dingo go kart. You ride it im my woods and the seat rubs against the ground. :worried2: Also, is small. So I took the semi-roll cage off and got out the hacksaw. You can see in the one pic how it lowers the rear end down. I am cutting...

I was wondering what I could get for a Comet series 20 asymmetrical torque Converter in good condition? The driver is 1in. The driven clutch is 5/8. The clutch is off a 6hp tecumseh power sport. What can I get for it?

I got bored and made this. 3.5hp briggs vertical to horizontal. I installed an oil dipper and tilted the carb. I ran it for 30min revving it up every once and awhile and its still running strong! :thumbsup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtuXVTdSR7A&feature=channel_video_title

I bought this thing a little while ago for $10. Anyone have a clue what brand? What did it power? And when I said its running to rich I meant lean http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEST4O6i9GQ&feature=channel_video_title

This is my guide for getting an 4 STROKE engine to run. There are tons of threads saying my engine won't start so do these steps first. If your engine won't start do these steps. 1. Check for spark. 2. Clean or replace spark plug. 3. Unplug kill-switch If it still won't start...

I got a idea today. I have a lot of lawnmower engines 8-12hp. I could do a horizontal conversion to one. I like the old vintage racing go karts. You probably get where im going with this. :auto::mad2::Angel_anim: . I am debating if this should be my next project. My stepdad has access to a tig...

I have a 12.5hp briggs and stratton vertical shaft. It has one of those "balancers" in it.I wanted to do a vertical to horizontal conversion for awhile. Since there has been alot of threads about this I was wondering can that big block act as an oil splasher? It goes up and down in the engine...

Can you name every motorized thing you have made-owned? Not including cars. my list, arctic cat jag snowmobile arctic cat eltigre yamaha enticer snowmobile 6hp tecumseh manco dingo gokart 5hp briggs manco dingo crappy 1 wheel drive go kart 8 assorted lawn mowers :roflol: homemade...

I have a mock up of it, I got the top of the frame done, 18in tires, 3hp briggs. Sorry for crappy photos my camera is charging, will keep posting updates.:drool5:

I was thinking of making a fat tire minibike. There is plans for it on this website. I have a couple of 3hp briggs and I am thinking of using on. I am going to gear it down to 12-15mph. I got 18in-9.5in tires from a lawn mower that could work. I am looking for a 100 tooth sprocket and I cant...

I am thinking of making a full suspension setup for my manco dingo go kart. I was thinking of front a-arms and a rear swingarm. Has anyone done this? I have a shock from a old rm250 dirtbike, its nitrogen filled and I might use it to make a rear mono-shock. Any helpful info would be great. I...

The motor is from a Tecumseh snowblower , 98cc 2 stroke. It has a old Kohler carb so I cant give it full throttle. When I got the float for the original carb it screamed and did wheelies. Then I hit a rock the size of a baseball going full speed down the driveway and snapped the frame.:oops: I...

Q. Why do engines need backpressure? Won’t a larger exhaust pipe give my 944’s naturally aspirated engine more power? A. I’ve always understood that you want to keep the exhaust gases moving, even once you get them out of the cylinder. One thing that will cause the gas to slow down is a sudden...

1. High flow air cleaner 2. Long straight pipe 12-15 inches 3. Bypass governer 4. E3 spark plug 5. Port intake and if you can exaust 6. Shave the eyebrows if briggs flat head 7. New piston rings to bring back stock horsepower 8. Lap the valves 9. Shim the valve springs 10. High...

A old phoenix go kart extended with a 3hp briggs (not original) One wheel drive fun on the road 4.10-3.50-4 tires would be good to get an idea for a homemade go kart