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Did what I could! Latest pics. Can't really do a lot till I get some parts in.

Update on my Kart Put some additions on the fram, hopefully for strength and hopefully for a little bit of safety too ...... as this is my first build, I am just guessing away!

Also, every time you run high rpm's and then turn back the throttle, or turn of the engine, there is a loud "BANG". What causes that? If I want to install an exhaust, what do I attach it to? I know ..... what have I gotten myself into often comes up in my mind too!!! :ack2:

The Tecumseh 10hp engine came from a snowblower. The way the engine is configured (i guess) is to run at ideal rpm's for operation of the snowblower. How do you remove that, so you can actually control the throttle? Is it pretty easy or not? Is there a step-by-step process available somewhere...

358cc's!!!

Thanks Kaptain. Yeah, I want to put a live axle on it, I just wanted to temporarily mount the wheels to see the height, etc. It looks like I am going to need new rims and tires anyway, as the ones I have are welded onto the axle. Unless someone has a good idea how to get them off the axle. They...

As you can see, it is kind of wide, that's because I'm still not sure if I am going to go single or two-seater!

Finally got started, bought a 160 Amp Arc Welder ... man what a *****:mad2: :censored: to learn how to do it, the welds are not exactly clean, but they are strong! The wheels are temporary. Still have to add some reinforcements, but this is the general idea for the frame. Now waiting till I...

In the introduction of the DIY gokart webpage, the talk abou tthe different materials you can use. They mention to use either steel tubing or pipe. When they talk about pipe, are they referring to plain old conduit? That is galvanized steel right? Not sure how that work with welding? It sure is...

I tried to take the weels off of my Ariens 1024 snowblower, but I can't get them off!! :censored: They are a little big for what I want anyway, but for future purposes, does anyone know how to take them off? It almost seems as if they are welded to the axle!A Anyone have any great ideas where...

Are clutches something that can be purchased used? Is it recommended to buy used, or are they mostly garbage?

Do you know where I could buy one like that?

Please see this welder at walmart. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8727990 Will it do the trick when making a cart with 1 inch square tubing? Will it create strong enough welds for engine brackets, sprockets, brakes, steering, etc?:auto:

Thanks for the advise! I took the Tecumseh engine off of my old snow blower this morning. It is actually a 10HP (HMSK100). This snowblower also has great wheels and tires, but I cannot get the wheels off the axle, it seems they are welded on. Any suggestions how to take them off? What should I...

Your cart looks awesome!! Do you think if I build a 2-seater, with the engine mounted behind the seats, it would still fly with the 11HP Tecumseh? By the way, what is the casing around the sprocket on the drive shaft? Thanks man

:surrender: I guess you understand that I know nothing about mechanics, but really want to make a kart. I want to build a basic kart, no suspension, just engine, brake, throttle (and steering of course!) So lets say I will use the Tecumseh (I believe it's actually an 11HP) snow blower engine...

:surrender: I guess you understand that I know nothing about mechanics, but really want to make a kart. I want to build a basic kart, no suspension, just engine, brake, throttle (and steering of course!) So lets say I will use the Tecumseh (I believe it's actually an 11HP) snow blower engine...

I guess you understand that I know nothing about mechanics, but really want to make a kart. I want to build a basic kart, no suspension, just engine, brake, throttle (and steering of course!) So lets say I will use the Tecumseh (I believe it's actually an 11HP) snow blower engine, how fast could...

I have been wanting to build a go kart for many years. I do not have a lot of electro-mechanical knowledge. Right now I have a used treadmill motor (3HP, 130VDC, 21Amp, 3300RPM), and am wondering if it is a good motor to make an engine with. I have researched a little and it seems that with a...