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Considering using a Peerless 700 5-speed w/ reverse that I have laying around to give my kart project more gearing options and (most importantly) reverse. I've done the research on race-prepping these transmissions. I've searched around on this forum and read every other Peerless thread I...

I'm looking to buy one of the 13hp/420cc Predator engines from Harbor Freight, but they have three separate item #'s listed on their website. I called HF tech support and they stated that they are all identical except that they come from different suppliers/vendors. I'm assuming that I...

Anyone know who manufactures Ty Rail go-karts? I'm trying to find out more information about this go-kart as I might buy it: http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/4038567382.html I'm not even sure if its technically a go-kart, dune buggy, or "sand buggy". Googling "Ty Rail" isn't coming up...

I get coupons in my email from Harbor Freight and thought I'd share: Normally, $179.99, on sale $103.99, with coupon $99.99: 6.5 HP Predator OHV Horizontal Shaft Gas Engine (212 cc) Regular price $399.99, on sale $319.99, with coupon $299.99: 13 HP Predator OHV Horizontal Shaft Gas Engine...

So, a few years ago I got the random inspiration to try my hand at sandblasting. I think at the time I wanted to clean up a used performance part I had purchased for the Mustang I used to own. I looked at the various options for buying a cabinet (Harbor Freight) and decided, what the heck, I...

I have been searching all over the place for an answer to this but can't come up with any conclusive information. Yes, I've read everything I can about caster, camber, ackerman, to include this thread: Camber, caster, Ackerman - DIYGoKarts.com Forum I want to simply lower the angle of my...

Anyone install a magnet inside of their small engine to trap (very) small particles to avoid wear? I've seen the magnets that you put on the outside of your oil filter. Some have said that this is a "snake oil" trick that doesn't really do anything, but I figure its one of those "it can't...

I've searched all over the forums and elsewhere online and can't seem to get good conclusive information, so I'm posting here - I need help!! :mad2: You may have seen the Mow-Kart Project I am currently working on. The new starter arrives today and I should be able to fire up the engine for...

I recently completed building a custom bar in my room at school. Check it out: Epic Bar Build - Imgur Album

The electric starter on my 10 hp Tecumseh engine is shot. Unfortunately there are no markings on the starter housing at all besides "TECUMSEH" and "MADE IN THE USA", but after hours of research online I've concluded that it is a Tecumseh starter model #36680. I verified utilizing their parts...

Greetings everyone. Just joined but really looking forward to participating and learning in the forums so please don't hold my low thread count against me. :surrender: I'm starting on what I like to call the "Mow-Kart" project. I have an old John Deere 68 riding lawnmower that in the past I...

Greetings DIY Go Karts! I'm Brendan from Oxford, Ohio and am currently attending Miami University. I am an eight year veteran of the US Navy and am currently serving in the Naval Reserves as well. I enjoy the outdoors, boating, and building stuff. I'm starting on what I'm affectionately...