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  1. vadermonkey

    Engine problems post-alignment

    do you know where i can find a similar one, or where i can look to repair it?
  2. vadermonkey

    Engine problems post-alignment

    that is correct
  3. vadermonkey

    Engine problems post-alignment

    fuel/air problems does anyone know what this part is? i opened it and found tears in the thin rubber lining inside of it, i assume this is where my fuel problem is coming from. (apologies if this is very newby of me)
  4. vadermonkey

    Engine problems post-alignment

    for further info, my kart has a rear-side mount engine, and the gas tank sits between my legs, so the tank is connected by a fuel line which runs from under the steering column to the engine behind me
  5. vadermonkey

    Engine problems post-alignment

    alright guys, i've cleaned the carb, replace some fuel lines, and checked the spark. after all this, the engine will start, but it starts to struggle and die off. i have to keep jimmying the choke for it to stay alive, and it wont stay if i leave the choke still, so i feel like it might be...
  6. vadermonkey

    Engine problems post-alignment

    thank you all, i cant work on it right now, but ill be able to in the next few days, maybe up until thursday, and ill update my condition then. thanks very much
  7. vadermonkey

    Engine problems post-alignment

    im gonna try checking the carb and cleaning it, but does that explain why the axle wont rotate even slightly? and if i ran through on fuel, the trash should still be stuck in the carb right?
  8. vadermonkey

    Engine problems post-alignment

    half-breeder, this seems like a problem which needs the motor running to come into effect. did your clutch issues prevent the engine from starting?
  9. vadermonkey

    Engine problems post-alignment

    hey guys, this week i put a new sprocket (same size) on my kart. while the chain was off, i ran an engine test, and let it run, but it kept sputtering and ran with me having to jimmy the choke, until it eventually died on me. i thought this was strange, but i attributed it to the fact that...
  10. vadermonkey

    quick question about engine swapping

    could elaborate on what i can mod? also if you can, what will have to be changed specifically? (mainly mounting and chain/sprocket differences)
  11. vadermonkey

    quick question about engine swapping

    hello, i've got a road rat with a 6.5 hp lifan engine, centrifugal clutch, 35 chain, 58-60 tooth sprocket. i want a higher hp engine, planning on getting a 15hp lifan. i was wondering, due to the higher power output, do i need to change anything regarding engine mount, clutch, or chassis...
  12. vadermonkey

    Hello from south Florida

    hi everyone, my name is john and i live in boca raton. i am originally from Brasil and have lived in Chicago and Raleigh N.C., where i began competetive karting. i recently bought a road rat 6.5 hp race kart, and am beginning to work on it and learn about all the various aspects of kart...
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