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    Briggs Charging System Mod?

    Assuming the alternator has two separate coils, the two would be out of phase... hook them up and you could get either constructive or destructive interference... Why couldn't you just rectify the second AC output and then parallel them?
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    New Guy, researching an e-Kart build

    50 amp continuous?!
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    Best welds thread :D

    ..you just basically described every process of welding lol. SMAW and MIG both require a puddle of base/filler metal in order for "welds" to happen. SMAW and MIG both heat up, they just do so so quickly you can't physically see it. Welding 1/4" plate, assuming short circuit MIG would take around...
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    Best welds thread :D

    Calm down lol, I simply wanted to point out that TIG does not in fact have the largest HAZ... it does have the most visable (assuming adequate gas coverage and heat input). I like to nitpick :feedtroll:
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    Safest way to weld

    Don't weld.
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    Best welds thread :D

    no... gran pann - look into Eastwood's TIG welder... $700 IIRC, AC/DC. Fixed 60hz pulse is the only downside, but unless you're doing aluminum sheet, you should be fine. Best plus is it can run off of 120v! Done up to AC 140amps on 120v wall socket before it tripped the surge protector breaker!
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    My lil' 5HP guide...

    In theory, you could take off as much as you wanted until the valves started hitting the heads. The thinner the better, generally you'd want under .040" for decent squish clearance/velocity. So .040" head gasket, assuming zero piston/block deck clearance. Shorter PTO usually. Not sure about...
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    opinions in methods for critical welds

    I've been over this previously, "Harbor Freight" wire and rods runs fine when tuned correctly. There's a few threads on here of my welds using HF wire/rods. Innershield simply has a better flux package, it's easier to learn with. You overlook the fact that the only people who buy "Harbor Freight...
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    49cc Cateye Pocket Bike

    Check your CVT.
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    opinions in methods for critical welds

    FCAW/SMAW can suffer from slag inclusions and thereby stress risers inside the weld if you're doing multiple passes with it. Newbies on the MIG who can't tune will have cold lap all over the place. Once again, all FCAW wire you buy in store has passed the same specs as your favored Innershield...
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    Houstons Coffee n' Cars 6/1/2013 Car show (pics!)

    :)
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    Houstons Coffee n' Cars 6/1/2013 Car show (pics!)

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    Houstons Coffee n' Cars 6/1/2013 Car show (pics!)

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    Houstons Coffee n' Cars 6/1/2013 Car show (pics!)

    I came kinda late, but grabbed as many pics as I could. Thought you guys might enjoy it! It was AWESOME!
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    slowing down response time for open loop

    You would put it in parallel. Issue is, when you left off, the residual charge in the capacitor would still need to discharge. You'd have "lag" when getting on the throttle, but there'd still be a pause before the controller cut power to the motor after you let off the throttle.
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    hybrid go kart for school project

    food for thought.
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    Gas conversion!?

    All wire welders are DC output, it's a constant voltage machine. Not sure how you got AC coming out of there.
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    Gas conversion!?

    Throw some 5356 and a bottle of argon on a MIG and you're good to go.. no real need to change the liner our unless you're running 4043 or softer filler..
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    No Go Dingo

    Disconnect the low oil sensor and give it a try.
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    CHEAP batteries for karts, etc

    Automotive batteries are designed with large surface area and capacity for large current draws (starters). They don't like to be deeply discharged; lead acid batteries like to sulfate when kept below IIRC 2.1V/cell. Pukert's law defines your actual battery life, larger batteries will always be...
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