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  1. firemanjim

    Pulse pump on a dirt bike engine

    Has anyone ever used a pulse pump with a dirt bike engine? I prefer to hide my gas tank , so I need to either use a pulse pump , or buy an electric fuel pump to fill a smaller bullet style gravity feed tank mounted outside of my kart body. I don't want to do that..... But will if I have to...
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    Vulcan Titanium 125 welder

    I had a HF splatter box for over 10 years. That rig paid for itself at least 20 fold..... Well, after my cancer surgery almost 2 years ago, I had "misplaced" my welder. Still have yet to find it.... (Think it grew legs ) I was going to go buy a new one when I saw they had a new line of welders...
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    Briggs and Stratton velocity stack air filter adapters

    For sale, Briggs and Stratton velocity stack air filter adapters made from 6061 aluminum stock. Fits pulse-jet carburetors. 2.250" tall and 1.625" at the inlet. $25 US plus shipping. Powder coating available at extra cost, pm me for details. https://youtu.be/xUMzq_wwPf8 Video of this one being...
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    Coming VERY soon....

    Will be machining the first Briggs and Stratton velocity stack filter adapters very soon. Got in some new stock yesterday. Will be posted in the "FOR SALE" section when ready to ship. The first couple will be ready towards end of this week. Link for the air filter that fits it will be...
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    Predator powered jet boat

    Long time no chit chat.... lol Hey guys , I have a question. I'm currently building a smallish boat jet powered. I'm using the jet drive from a sea doo that had 60(maybe 65) HP.... and it was a 2 stroke. You know me, go kart nut at heart.... so I want to use twin 13HP predators with slight...
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    Aluminum Briggs and Stratton air filter adapter

    https://youtu.be/5t_TnmtM0Bk Short on time at the moment, so I will be direct.... I'm going to start making aluminum air filter adapters for the Briggs pulse jet carburetors. It is a velocity stack design, and will use a 1.3875" ID automotive type air filter. Please read the video...
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    Been a minute.....

    :cornut: Sup!??! Been a minute since I've been on here. Life has me going in many different directions these days. Still tinkering with karts, done a little to the '32 but not much. Git both of the mini bikes running. Still me, just at a slower pace.... �� I was woken up in...
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    kohler courage 26hp vert

    have a 26 hp courage vert engine that has GREAT spark, its getting proper fuel, and air..... but wont start..... i think maybe the timing gear is out.... was driven into the shop, then would not restart.... valves are good on both cylinders.... what do you guys think i should look at? o yeah...
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    Haunted Houses

    If you live in Houston. and like haunted houses, come try out the one I work in, if you dare...... We have 10(!!!) attractions for one low price! You can shoot zombies with paint ball guns, play games in the midway for prizes, beer and margaritas, food!!, and plenty of haunted houses to try and...
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    '32 ford

    http://houston.craigslist.org/snw/5052224334.html This is the only one I've seen with the exact same body lines as mine. I wonder if I have his dads mold? The guy I got it from said he got it from some going out of business......
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    Super trike....!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ--R53PJyw Just saw the video.... Thought y'all might enjoy it.... :thumbsup:
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    Harbor Freight orange pipe bender

    Ok, well I was asked about the hf bender I use, and if I had any tips on use. Well, not really..... I get lucky and lot, I guess. I was asked about something specific, so from here on, that's what I'm talking about.... Ok, was asked about a bumper made from 1/2" gas pipe (black pipe sold at...
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    got another one.....

    :smiley_omg: Got another mini! And for free...... :cornut:
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    digital gauge wiring help

    :mad2::mad2: So I finally got my digital speedo/tach , but it didn't come with instructions. The eBay seller now says he has no instructions..... :censored::mad2: I tried finding somethig online, but really got no where.:censored: I can't find any schematics for it. I can find other sellers of...
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    need a bracket made?

    As some of you know, I FINALLY found me an old mini bike. And its an old Sears Roper at that,:wai:..... Found a used rear wheel assembly I needed. And the 2 speed transmission I found on eBay. What I couldn't find those ,was the bracket for the 2 speed. The one that holds/makes up the jack shaft...
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    do you know?

    Trying to find out the shaft size and type on a Tecumseh engine model HSK600-1627(S)H ...... I cant find this info.... Everything else, just not this..... If you know or know where to get it, please let e know.... Thanks, Jim
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    FINALLY got one!!

    :smiley_omg: OK , I finally got one! Now, what is it? Its got a spring front end and a spring rear end. The engine and axle all tilt together. It has a steel tank, and a big thick padded seat. Looks all original. Scrub brake and kick stand..... The scrub brake tells me its old, so now its time...
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    A books cover....

    Never judge a book by its cover.... Remember that old saying?..... You know, well some of you do, that I've not been on here as much lately. We had a couple losses in the family. 2 of our dogs died, within a week of each other. One got sick, one got hit by a car. We spent over $3500 in...
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    Win a free Tshirt! Today only!

    Let's play a game! Pick a number between 1 and 1000....... Person who gets it, or closest to it, wins a FREE DIYGK Tshirt! (in the event of a tie, a consolation prize of a free Tshirt will be awarded..... :thumbsup:) You only have 24 HOURS to submit your guess!! Open to everyone! The answer...
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    Company Christmas parties

    So, do you guys have good Christmas parties? My boss goes all out. We have contests for stupid stuff, and win cash! Then we have a pinata filled with money (last year it was $3000 in $1-$5-$10 and $20) candy, and a host of other goodies.... There is an open bar full of the good stuff. Lots of...
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