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    Mod 2 questions

    Hi, Just completed mod2 cam, rod & flywheel installation on my sons Tillotson 212. Already had stage 1 with header and muffler. Not sure but the muffler seems to be a bit louder than before, could that be ? Also, if I have the valve lash set perfect should the pull cord ever rip out of your...
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    Tillotson 212 Mod2 cam

    Hi, Already have stage 1 kit installed on a GPS Tillotson 212. The jet, header & filter really woke this engine up. Going to replace the rod to a billet ARC 6773 and upgrade the cam to a Mod2. Does the flywheel have to be upgraded to a billet type as well? According to the Tillotson spec page...
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    Tillotson 212 stage 2

    Hi, Already have stage 1 kit installed on a GPS Tillotson 212. Looking to upgrade the cam to a mod 2, springs and billet rod. Do I need to upgrade to a billet flywheel also? GPS website states the Tillotson 212 has a "lightened flywheel rated at 10,000RPM (not aluminum)" installed . Also, is...
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    Wheel offset question

    Hi, My son has an offset kart we have been working on together. I noticed the right front slick was low on air. While filling up the tire I noticed that the spindle arm that connects to the tie rod on the right side is really close to the tire compared to the left. It actually scraped the...
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    Changed tav2 jackshaft sprocket from 12 to 15 tooth

    Hi, I recently replaced the motor in my sons kart. It had a briggs 5hp and we replaced it with a go power sports tillotson 10hp. Current setup, 11 inch tires, tav2, 15 tooth jackshaft sprocket and 55 tooth rear axle sprocket. Kart plus driver weight around 250lbs. Ran with a 12 tooth torque...
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    TAV2 Clone Bearing Issues

    Hi, Was in the process of painting my sons go kart when I noticed the rear bearing on the driven side of the torque converter was completly torn apart. I removed the jackshaft rod and the inner part of the bearing is basically stuck on the shaft. I could hammer it off but I probably will score...
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    Another engine tilt oil capacity question

    Hi all, I just changed the oil in a briggs 5hp motor. I found the user manual online and it calls for 20 oz of oil. I drained the oil and put 20 oz of new oil in while it was on a level surface. I reinstalled the motor on its 15 degree mount. When I open the oifiller plug, oil is just pouring...
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    Couple of Briggs 5hp questions

    Sorry but a bit of a novice with small motors. Wondering about the key on the carburetor shown in the attachment. Is this just an idle mixture screw? When turned to the left just a little the motor really stumbles. Is the other device just an oil catch can for excess oil. Its connected...
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    Torque converter Question

    Been reading here for the last week or so. Just picked up an old offset kart with a Briggs 5hp motor. It has 11 tall inch slicks, 15 tooth clutch and a 71 tooth sprocket. It takes a little bit to get going but my son had it clocked from his phone at around 21mph. Seems like there is a little...
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