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    Jackshaft

    I'm going to be using a weed trimmer motor. The original jackshaft is very small (on the order of 1/4 inch"). Aside from the obvious stress that is going to be cuased by tapering or stepping the jackshaft from 1/4 to 3/4 inch (to fit the clutch), what possible problems can I run into? Also...
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    My mini kid kart update

    Well I have almost all the frame welded. I ordered spindle brackets rather than mess around making them (time involved) and I'm going to have someone who is an expert welder attach them to the frame because the metals are different in size and composition. Have all the parts ordered except...
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    Frustration

    Man, hats off to you guys. I know now why I wasn't a machinist or a mechanic :( I messed up a few parts and had to start them over. Learning a lot but this project is much more involved than I had originally thought. Not giving up though, just wanted to vent. Does anyone have a link to or...
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    govenor

    Not sure if I am spelling that right. I am thinking of putting a more powerful engine on my kart. However, I don't want it to go too fast. How hard are these to install? And how much do they cost?
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    Need advice

    Hey! I am making a mini go kart (for a 30 lb driver). I am using a very small engine from a feather like weedeater (21cc) not sure about the hp but 2 or less for sure. I am having a hard time finding a clutch for such a small engine. Could anyone recommend a place that would have a clutch...
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