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anything metal gets stolen and sold for scrap... no questions asked. This Is Africa

Built a new starter, its working. I used my angle grinder and a large bolt to shape a key that fits the starter teeth on the flywheel and used my drill again to start it. I first blow some air in my fuel tank, pushing fuel into the carb and then a quick burst from the starter and its going. It...

i broke my starter, so i wont upload the video, its embarrasing, building a new starter

Those beach buggies look fun, ill do a search and see if i can find a capetown shop

I didnt know these engines had a woodruff key or what it even does. Where do i find it, and what should i check for? EDIT: Oh i see it keeps the magneto fly wheel from getting out of sync with the piston position. Luckily for me, the axel has a big groove in it that the flywheel sit on and it...

It used to have a chainsaw belt, but thats not going to be safe to use. The clutch is the same that came out of the chainsaw.

Yay welder has arrived, now to make plans - sketchup !

wierd, i found some gasket sealant in my garage. I don't remember buying it. so i applied it and im buying new sparkplug today. ive never started a engine before that isnt already mounted on something. one other note: were would i find a belt that fits on that clutch

I'm torn between building a chopper for a 5yr old. or a RC airplane.

Hi All, My welder is on its way, and im excited to get started building. I found a motor supplier. Im looking for some advice. http://www.ehd.co.za/productDetail/142/1118 i want to build something like the army dune buggy, but maybe a bit smaller. and without the 50cal.

I'll try a new spark, and seal up the crankcase. And yes, i am spinning it in the right direction. At one point i didnt but, thats a risk you take when trying to start with a drill. Thanks for the reply

Welcome, What specifically do you find impressive?

i opened the bottom of the motor (i think its the crank case cover) it had a rubber paste seal that i cleaned off. So i suspect its not sealed properly. On the down stroke, new air is pushed into the combustion chamber, it could be escaping in the gap, pushing a little fuel/oil mix out with it...

I'm trying my hardest to get this little motor running. I have checked i have a spark, its pretty small and doesnt make a crack noise when it sparks. Maybe its a little weak? I have made my own fuel tank where i can prime the engine by blowing into the tank through a black pipe, and fuel runs...

Do It Yourself - Shielded Metal Arc Welding I should have taken lots of photo's but im going to try document my welder build here. 1. find a broken microwave oven rated over 1200watts 2. salvage the transformer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4kYgfJyA-E) 3. rewire the transformer to output...

Ohms Law says voltage (V) and current (amps) are inversly proportional. So if you have 125amp welder its probably welding at only 17.6 volts from a 20 amp wall socket. 110v * 20a = 2200w (watts = max power) 17.6v * 125a = 2200w im currently building a welder from a microwaveoven transformer i...

Thank you Firemanjim, i am so enjoying this forum and its only day 2. Question: buying an engine in cape town, who would be a good supplier? I would like to get the engine and learn as much as i can about it before i start on the actual cart frame. If i could get this engine humming nicely at...

Hi I am looking for an old cart to fix up or some detailed plans to get started. i was looking on the Honda website at thier GXH50 4-stroke. Is this a good engine for gocarting? i will endevor to read and learn alot before i begin a build, but any assitance would be appreciated. Oh and i...