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  1. Matra V12

    Tachometer suggestions

    Probably been discussed a thousand times, but here goes anyways... I would like to put an analog tachometer on a kart with a 420cc Honda clone. Something like a Faria or AutoMeter 0-5000 rpm would be nice, but I'm open to other suggestions. There seem's to be a lot of cheap China and India...
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    Governor question

    I just got my new clone 420cc. I proceeded to disconnect and remove the external governor linkage and fabricate a bracket for the throttle pedal cable. I read that many will go further and remove the internal governor sprocket and related hardware. Why is that? What is wrong with leaving the...
  3. Matra V12

    Torque converter fit problem

    I am trying to install a GTC TC2 torque converter (asymmetrical) on a Tecumseh 10HP engine and got this fitment and misalignment situation. First, I think the crankshaft is not long enough, 2 3/16" long and leaving only 5/16" protruding to fit the driver Hub. And, the driver and driven flat...
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    Engine and T.Q. selection

    I am new to this forum and to go karts. Can anyone direct me to a list or tables of engines specs that have the correct output shaft specifications (diameter, lenght, key, tapered or straight...) to match 10~15 HP torque converters?
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