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Hello out there.I have a"dead axle"one wheel drive cart in progress.my question is,if I use a large flat washer tacked to the axle itself inboard of the hub,then using the jamb nut method on the other outboard side.My goal is to secure the hub laterally without tourqing down on the hub...

thank you for the repsonses.fabroman,thats what I was hoping.It seems to me the shorter the better,as far as efficiency is concerned.

Hello out there.I have a one wheel drive "deadaxle".I am running a clone 6 horse.Hillard 12 T clutch.72 tooth sprocket.My question is this,how much clearance is best between the two sprockets?The engine is to be mounted to the side,so the two sprockets will be in the vertical plane relative to...

I am working on a new build.it has electric start.i see two hookups on the back of the starter motor.i assume this is where the terminals hookup.(I can only assume,as the manufacture did not see fit to include that info).last but not least,any info on low oil sensor removal?:huh:

hello to you sir.you have found a good place to gain years of experience in a hurry.there are lots of guys on the forum here that will freely share there vast pool of knowledge.none of that insider withholding of skills here.welcome aboard!:welcome2:

poboy I like the way you think.you are the one that just wouldn't be broke.rock on my good man .but if you ever visit fl make sure to look in last nights beer before your slug it back :ack2: take my word for it,you don't want to find out the hard way:cornut:

any one here have any feedback on the powerhorse line of engines from northern tools?

I am looking for feedback on engines.I have come to understand that this can be an emotionally charged issue.please try to limit responses to engines that you have experience with. many folks have strong opinions on subjects that they have no direct experience with.So what do...

good point.completely slipped my mind.galvinization is a zinc surface coating that not only gives off toxic fumes but also a lot of paints don't stick well at all.On the plus side it doesn't rust if not painted(except where welding and grinding have removed it)

here in fl. you learn to pour it in a mason jar first.trust me it only takes one roach to reinforce that:ack2:

the good news is the guys around here wont make you want to get drunk just to forget the hour of whining you just endured:cornut:

for most of us out there a limited budget is a frustrating reality.But this need not be an impediment.The monetary mindset that most people seem to suffer with these days can hinder us in so many ways.when I see a need for something the first thing I do is find any way possible to...

maybe run out of water in desert,get drink from small,bitter cactus?

yes using a diff is a good point.I forgot to add some pertinent info,im a bit frugal(ok ok im cheap like the baby bird says)if I go with one wheel drive will a jackshaft be a cheaper alternative?I definitely want to go for the cleaner look and better weight distribution of the centered motor.and...

Conventional wisdom generaly says that live axle is typically subpar for tarmac use in regards to steering relative to a one wheel drive setup. So in light of that It seems a no brainer that for a trike setup,a one wheel is the way to go.but upon further reflection I am not so...

this chief is very peaceful,maybe to many treaties with myself ehh?!just don't tell the rabbits.nykk nykk.Paul(landuse),thank you for response.im still somewhat stuck on live axle vs. single wheel.just gotta make sure my forge doesn't grow cold on me in the meanwhile!to have the vision is all...

First off,my apologies for not yet saying hi.real name is Robert,AKA Chief two rabbits of the Ocala clan,but that is another can of worms for some other day.I hail from a speck on the map known as Arcadia fl USA.I am a fairly experienced fabricator of human powered wheeled...

POBOY.touche I say,point taken.kinda like in order to poke your eye"out"with an arrow you would need to go up the nose,be that as it may,it is easy enough to poke it "in".Fabroman,greetings.I had you confused with Poboy I believe.anyhooo...may you both be well.As to the enter key,i am still...

ohh.hh aayy ,or appropriate aproximations there of?

reply fabroman,thanks for the reply.I have been doing a bit of forum browsing and I understand you have been undergoing some difficulties of late.I don't want to get all sappy on you but I have this to say.When things get rough know that it is an indicator of good things coming your way.not to...