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    Buying my first go cart for the kids...

    It sure did! Works like a champ! Funny how some people think if you get more gas to the carb it will run faster.. I think they forgot about the air to fuel ratio. anyways the fella I bought it from ran it with almost no gas in it during the initial buy. That would explain why it seemed to run...
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    Buying my first go cart for the kids...

    Carb showed up today noticed the other carb that came with the cart must have had the holes drilled out in the brass bolt that goes through the bowl after comparing the two side by side. might explain why we couldn't get the engine to load up.. always acted like it was flooding out.. might...
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    Buying my first go cart for the kids...

    Okay after cross-referencing the carb from a few sites online... man what a headache.. Thhe carb has been replaced 2 times already in the aftermarket world. I found one that fits the motor and bolt holes exactly. The new aftermarket carb number for the motor is a 50-664 TE now. It replaces the...
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    Buying my first go cart for the kids...

    Got one more question for you guys... Where can I find a replacement carb for the engine?? The engine is an ohv 6hp Tecumseh and the carb is a 640340. The engine number is # OH195EA. I have looked for a few hours and can't find a carb to fit the engine let alone parts for it. I think the carb...
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    Buying my first go cart for the kids...

    Nope its not.. the other one I was looking at had a subaru this one was 100.00 cheaper. Thought I could use the money saved for more parts.
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    Buying my first go cart for the kids...

    Okay picked up the new toy.. I dumped the old fuel and noticed the gasket around the bowl was wayy rotten. Replaced that and I'm now going to go through the entire carb for a clean-out. I noticed small pieces of the gasket in the bowl. I figure better safe then sorry and just give it a going...
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    Needing help please!!

    Not sure if this will help.. but worth a shot...
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    Buying my first go cart for the kids...

    Okay like I mentioned from my intro post I new to the game of Go-Carts.. I thought this would be a good starter for the kids and learn the basics of how to build or even modify the cart.. I will be picking it up tomorrow for $500.00. From the pictures it looks like it has be garaged for its...
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    I wanna build a go-boat

    This is right up my alley.. Take a look at this little guy.. The guy made it with the engine and pump from a sea doo jet ski. http://www.jetboatracing.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1143.Not sure if this is what your looking for but I have seen this boat in action it does get up and scoot. Not...
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    I wanna build a go-boat

    This is right up my alley.. you can build a smaller hull and use a jet ski engine.. I've seen it done and it gets up and goes. here are a few picks of a bare hull with a few specs. http://www.jetboatracing.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1143&sid=910eff1a321d4ad18b868be6aa1edfb6 Not only that...
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    New to the game here:

    Well guys thanks for the welcomes.. Found a thread on another site digging through anderkarts google post not sure if I'm allowed to post it or not but I think I'm going to go this route, since this would suit my needs where I live. If its okay with the mods I'll post the link.. A lot of good...
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    New to the game here:

    found it thanks! Thought I would start here and work my way around the boards.
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    New to the game here:

    Hello all.. First off great site lots of good reading I've found so far. A little about my go kart experience... I have none.. Plan on fixing that. I have 2 small boys and would love to build a kart. I have been around boat racing for over 12 years. My in laws have quit racing and have sold the...
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