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Yea it looks more complicated than it looks. Easy way to make a winter motor into a small season motor. I had a roll bar on it but removed it while modifying the cart. I am unsure if t will go back on.

Landuse, I have had a bunch of test runs since I started building the kart. I have changed engines 4 times and changed brake setup a couple times. I will probably change something before I am done lol

So got the Briggs mounted up to find out that it will need a rebuild this winter. Guess that's what you get for a cheap craigslist purchase. Anyway, had a 7hp Tecumseh sitting around that I knew was good so I mounted that up. Got it doing 28mph with about 450# gross weight. I am ready for...

JT, currently no roll bar on the kart but will be bending up something before paint.

I am back. Didn't end up finishing my kart last year mostly because I was unhappy withe the end product. I decided to go full suspension as I am too old for a solid rear end! Also I am going bigger as the 205cc was just not enough once I added the 18" rear tires for ground clearance. Found a...

I proved my theory correct. Just got 25.1 mph at 3700 rpm with the 6.7:1 ratio. I think I am done fine tuning everything. I have a chain/disc guard to fabricate then off to paint! Can't wait to see it done.

I mounted my tachometer and i have determined that I max out at 21.7 mph at 3700 rpm with the current 6:1 ratio. I am going to try the 9 tooth/6.7:1 ratio to see what difference it makes. I hoping a little more torque will open up the TC a little more for a little more top end. Results to follow.

Couldn't pass up a new power plant for the kart. Got a new Briggs 205cc for the price of a predator 212. Was surprised at the torque this little motor had. I still believe that I am not able to get to full 3600 rpm with my gear ratio and engine setup. I will be modifying the throttle cable...

Thanks Bubba. I am one that can't wait to see the finished product! I am close but a little more fine tuning and maybe a couple more hp. Lol

Mounted the disc brake and caliper today. Came out pretty awesome. Can't wait to try it next week.

Yea and I believe I am asking too much from my 60's tecumseh 6hp. It gets the kart going but will not open the torque converter up all the way. Will only do about 20mph currently. I will def get a disc brake first then look into the motor.

Got the new parts installed for the axle. Kart ran good but now I do not have enough brake power. I think a single 4" drum is not quite enough for a kart & rider combo of 500#. I think I will be looking into a mechanical disc brake setup before I dismantle and paint the kart. What do others...

Took my test run inbetween all the rain. I weighed the kart prior and it weighs 278# ready to go. Then I am another 200#. Surprisingly moved well for a 6hp but I found out quickly that a 3/4" scrap pile shaft will not suffice. I ordered the parts to upgrade the drivetrain to 1" and a #40 chain...

Brass bushing on drive shaft disintegrated during 15min test run. I got all of my kart finished to give her a try. Everything worked well except when I was tuning the new carb after I was done. When I gave it throttle all of the sudden I say a piece of something fly off the engine and some brass...

I understand that someone that knows how engines work could just unplug a terminal and ride it. But if I put the key inline with the kill switch and soldered the terminals that will do what I want correct?

I want to add a key to my go kart for security purposes. I don't want just anyone jumping on and riding it, i.e. Kids and coworkers. If I get the switch pictured do I just put it inline between the motor and kill switch? For example the wire coming from the engine to one terminal of the key...

Go my roll bars welded in this week. Attached my seatbelt. Just need to fabricate a chain guard and mount my new carburetor then ready for a test run.

Mounted my drive pulley from my tav2 kit today onto my Tec H60. Didn't have much shaft left to put the second half of the pulley on. It does grab the jetway but only by a 1/8" to 1/4". Hope this is enough, anyone else had this issue?

Brakes are in! So close to a test run. Have to put my floor board in and attach the brake cable to my pedal.

Had a little time today to work on the kart. Got my chain fitted and my axles attached. Still have my brakes to setup but getting close.