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  1. powerstrokekid

    V8 Go Kart "Bad Idea"

    yea I see what you mean. I just thought it was neat when I found it.
  2. powerstrokekid

    V8 Go Kart "Bad Idea"

    First I want to say THIS IS NOT MY KART I just wanted to share with everyone here to see if anyone has thought of something like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d52aI6XIpNw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=222Y169fsAA
  3. powerstrokekid

    Post your car!

    Yea its definitely a sweet truck, and it will show you everything on the speedometer and then some! Speedometer stops @ 90 MPH Stock 1997 7.3 powerstroke is pushing 225hp @ 300 RPM and 425lb-ft of torque @ 2000 RPM. You can feel every bit of the torque when you have the 5speed tranny.
  4. powerstrokekid

    Post your car!

    no its not four wheel drive (yet!). I just got the truck about 2 months ago. I am just beginning with the mods. I want to get some stacks first (has no exhaust at all now after the down pipe). Then I will get some head studs before I get my chip. Then I'll get a lift and some wheels to give it...
  5. powerstrokekid

    Go Kart Clutch/Sprocket Help

    Ok thanks. It will be late next week before I have enough $$$ to get the clutch, sprocket, and brake drum. When I get everything back together, I may be back with more problems. I am doing a little makeover to the kart for my little brother.
  6. powerstrokekid

    Go Kart Clutch/Sprocket Help

    toy story, how tight or how much slack needs to be in the chain? As I have never had to replace a chain I have no idea!
  7. powerstrokekid

    Go Kart Clutch/Sprocket Help

    If I replace the sprocket on the drive wheel does is have to be for #40 chain? The only 54 tooth sprocket i can find is for #41 chain, would this still work or no?
  8. powerstrokekid

    Go Kart Clutch/Sprocket Help

    Ok guys sorry for taking so long on a response. My tires are about 11 inches from top to bottom as they are on the kart.
  9. powerstrokekid

    Go Kart Clutch/Sprocket Help

    My tire size is 4.10/3.50-5. If I lose some top end thats fine as long as it isn't drastic loss. What is the best chain to be using for this application. The only thing I have lying around is 10ft of 420 chain, will that work or is it overkill?
  10. powerstrokekid

    Go Kart Clutch/Sprocket Help

    Toystory, I am Ok with the performance of it now, but a little faster take off would be better. As far as the clutch yes it did slip ALOT and would smoke if rode for about 10 mins.
  11. powerstrokekid

    Go Kart Clutch/Sprocket Help

    Alright guys, I have a 48 tooth rear sprocket and a 10 tooth clutch on a single wheel drive Briggs 5hp Streaker go kart. I am looking to replace both the clutch and sprocket because they are both completely worn out. The sprocket teeth are so sharp you could use it as a Ninja Star haha. I am 6ft...
  12. powerstrokekid

    Post your car!

    My 1997 F250 HD 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel Only 170,000 original miles and 5 Speed transmission.
  13. powerstrokekid

    Ford, GM or Chrysler?

    Just my 2 cents here. But my 1997 Ford F-250 Powerstroke Diesel Is pushing 200,000 miles and it's still on it's original clutch, tranny, and engine. The only thing that has been replaced is the vacuum pump and the serpentine belt. So as far as I'm concerned it Ford all the way!! "Buy a...
  14. powerstrokekid

    school project, maybe.

    Sketch looks good!! Good Luck with building it.
  15. powerstrokekid

    Explain Your DIYGK Screen Name!

    Mine came from my truck. I 97' Ford F-250 Powerstroke. I'm not really a kid anymore i'm 20 almost 21 now. But not much story behind my name.
  16. powerstrokekid

    The 100$ Kart.

    I agree with toystory and bluethunder. This kart is over built. and yes those spindles are yolks off a driveshaft of some sorts. Not having an air cleaner seems to set off a red flag. Running an engine without one is a big no no haha. I would do like bluethunder says and part out the tecumseh...
  17. powerstrokekid

    Bad Clutch Symptoms

    out and about right now, as soon as i can i'll get some pics of the sprocket setup and tooth count.
  18. powerstrokekid

    Bad Clutch Symptoms

    Haven't had time to check the chain yet. All I know is the kart had a chain on it when I got it but it was rusted pretty bad. The previous owner sent 10ft of 420 chain with the kart. And he had rigged the sprocket to work. But when the kart is setting on the ground the sprocket is only 1/4" off...
  19. powerstrokekid

    Bad Clutch Symptoms

    Russ, here is some pics of the clutch. Hope there not to big. CLUTCH TAKEN APART (FRONT SIDE) TAKEN APART (BACKSIDE) LOOSE SHAFT MAX TORQUE
  20. powerstrokekid

    Bad Clutch Symptoms

    Russ, If I do replace the clutch then I will take the old one apart just to gain some knowledge about the clutch. I wish I knew what the original clutch was, it looks very similar to the one in my link, but not quite. I bought this cart from a man in Charlotte, NC and he had no idea what -or-...
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