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so nothing is wrong? Sorry, I didn't really understand that.

no the rings are fine. I did a compression test and it was ok

Ok, so I have a little problem. I tried to start the engine and nothing was working. I have spark and air is moving through so I cleaned the carb again. Didn't do anything. I pulled the head and check the valves and they work fine so that isn't a problem. I tried turning it over again and...

Hey guys, I have a mini dune buggy type kart. Right now I have a 12hp engine but I'm looking at possibly buying this snowmobile: http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/3100625474.html What do you guys think? for 50 bucks it doesn't sound like a bad deal but would it make much of a difference and how...

So I took it apart and when I loosed the screws it was full of oil and it fell out. I took it out and sure enough it was upside down and the drain holes were pointing up. I flipped it around and put it back together but now it won't start...:mad2:

ok, that's a good idea. I'll try that today. That other article said the breather might be upside down so the oil doesn't drain back into the engine. I'll check both of these and let you know how it goes. Thanks for all the responses.

I don't know if blowby is the correct term but that's when compression from the combustion chamber is leaking into the crankcase. I got 115 for the compression test, I don't know what it should be but I checked some snowmobiles and they were getting 120 so I figured it was fine. I have oil...

hey everybody. I have a go kart with a 12hp tecumseh ohm120 engine on it and has some pretty serious blowby but I did a compression test on it and got normal levels. What's causing the blowby then? Thanks for all the help

Sorry for the lack of details. The engine is a 250 2 stroke that I got from my boss. The frame weights about 2 pounds, that's the frame alone, no seats or engine. Its going to be a 2 seater so a little more weight. I'm finishing welding the frame tomorrow hopefully so I'll post pics after...

Hey guys, I'm building an off road go kart will full suspension. For the rear I'm building a swing arm to mount the engine onto and just have that pivot. What type of shocks should I use and kinds have other people used? Thanks

Hey guys, I'm building an off road go kart/ mini dune buggy and for the rear suspension I am going to build a swing arm that has the engine mounted on it. How would you guys attach the swing arm to the frame? Thanks.

cool thanks for the link, I don't know how fast i'll be going but i was kind of throwing around ideas.

I have a ladder type reinforcements so I think that will be good.

I got the steel and am working on the frame, I don't know how to upload the design. I am using 1 x 1 x 1/8 in steel. I am trying to figure out where to buy the other parts, mostly tires, any ideas? I also want to put disk brakes on the front, has anyone done this themselves before? I thought...

I working on the front suspension. I though about making my own front a arms but don't really trust myself with that so would these work with a 2 seat off road go kart with a 250 2 stroke...

I hadn't though about using wider steel with a thiner thickness. I was thinking of using 1/8in or something like that for the main frame and then using the .083 for the rest. A friend of main suggested using open angle pieces, the 2 sided things, and welding those onto the main frame if it...

Hey, I'm starting to build a frame to a 2 person off road go kart. Will 1in by 1in by .083in by strong enough?

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and looking forward to learning from you guys about kart building. I going to try and build a small off road kart for myself and as i started planning it out I discovered there is a lot I don't know still.