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Sorry guys, kind of feel like I caused this "which way does it turn" dialogue. Being new to this, I really didn't know. Obviously pulling the chord and starting it answered the question. It would have been nice if the manual said counter clockwise when viewed from the shaft. Anyway... moving...

I just bought one from Harbor Freight for like $116 out the door with a one year warranty - anything goes wrong it, they replace it for free. Use the 20% off coupon, you cna download if for free off of a website if you do a Google search for it...

Cool, thanks!

Thanks, when you talk about the 12 on the clutch and 76 on the axle you're talking about the teeth right? Is a chain better than a belt? Seems like the odds of slipping are less when using a chain.

Acceleration!

Yes, engine in the rear like the picture. Hmm, do I have to choose only 1 out of the 4? Honestly I really don't know.

I was thinking 20" high rear wheels and maybe 10 " for the front. Although I think it would look cool (to me) I don't know that it would really handle all that well when it turning fast. I'd like him to be able to slide it a little through the turns.

I'm not sure yet... The clutches look like they'd do the trick, but this is going to be my son's go kart and he'll use it only on the road, never off road, so I still need to do some more reading if just using a clutch will be ok. I'm all for recommendations... :-) Additionally, I'm hoping...

Thanks man! The idea of using a wheelbarrow for a body wasn't mine, but the idea of adding an engine to it is. :-)

Counter clockwise from the drive shaft. :-) Thanks again everyone for all their input. What a cool site and helpful group of people, I just joined today and am really glad I did! Also... their is another wheelbarrow soap box car on this page about half way down...

Just started it up - counter clockwise. The engine is from Harbor freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=66014 $119 + a 20% off coupon.

Thanks all, main concern was axle location and looks like not an issue. I'll post of pics (or more likely more questions) as I get into this.

So looking at it from the crankshaft side, got it thanks! The wheel barrow idea came from seeing other people use it for a soap box derby - no engine just roll it downhill. Plus I scored the wheel barrow tub for only $20. In order to make it safe enough (for a go-kart), I'm going to put holes...

Don't laugh but what is PTO side?

In the picture I have the engine backwards - so when the crank "supposedly" turns counterclockwise it will propel it forward I thought it being counterclockwise was really weird also... but that is what the manual says. I haven't started it yet, but definitely will before I build the frame...

According to the directions/manual it says, Direction: counterclockwise. I was surprised too. It is the engine that Harbor Freight sells for $119. Trying to make a go-kart. I haven't designed/built the frame yet, but my plan was to put the axle directly in front of the engine, not underneath it.

Hi All, Question: Is it possible to mount the rear axle in FRONT of the engine? I don't know that it matters but the engine is a counterclockwise drive. My thought is that I'm going to turn the wheel barrow body around backwards and the rear axle will sit in between the wheel barrow and...