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    Belt Confusion

    So i got this manco silver fox thing and the belt broke The original belt is 5/8" wide, do these things wear that much over time in terms of width? The new one I ordered is 3/4" wide. I ordered it because it said 5959 in the item description, I was naive of the different widths and thought if...
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    Planning/Imminent build of 4x4 kart

    ok so I know two projects at once = twice the fun still, won't be starting this until mid june the plan: 1 use the 5hp tecumseh off a snowblower (4th pic) 2 full time 4x4 with single DS running the length of the kart 3 engine mounted transversely, using either torque converter or centrifugal...
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    Cant decide on a power train

    So I have finally started this kart project and the basic frame is done Now the time has come to chose what makes it move I either want to set it up for FWD with a front transaxle stripped from an old car coupled with a front solid steering axle so both steering and drive happen at front...
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    What engine?

    Hello, I already posted a thread about what I am designing and planning on building. http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27962 Now, I am wondering what engine is right for a vehicle of this size and weight. Pushing the vehicle and two 160 lbs passengers, I want to go 40-45 mph...
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    Designing my first build... Help!

    Hello everyone, I am brand new to this forum and this is my first post. I am not new however to the karting/fabrication hobby. I wanted to share with everyone my design (just made in sketchup). The plan is to build a 2 seater "go kart" with actual car wheels and tires. The chassis has a center...
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