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Got a cheap yard kart for the kids, and it had a crummy Tecumseh on it, so I swapped in a Predator. Runs much faster now, but I have an issue or two to iron out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfLJnLLWIWs

I bought a little 49cc Scooter to help my younger son get over his fear of dirt bikes. It was a lot of fun, but inadequate for off road, so I was inspired to start a Monster Scooter. It's got 20" tires, and a Predator 212. I may have gotten a little carried away with the deck size. I may cut...

I bought the kids a mini-quad not long ago, and I've been spending the last month or so getting it to a state where it's usable for something other than riding around a parking lot. It's hard to tell, but I think the kid might be enjoying himself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooSoQzGzrSY

So instead of another kart build, I made a greenhouse this year. I may try to throw some of my builds up on Craigslist to make room for more stuff, and do a build this summer. But on with the greenhouse. Hand dug a footer for 10x10 stem wall.

Well, there aren't any pictures of the building process, but if anyone happens to have any questions, I'm happy to answer them.

I was wondering if anyone has a source for replacement 40/41 sprockets for Hilliard clutches. I can find a 10 tooth, but I want to get some different sizes so I can adjust the speed of my kart easily for different kids. I found #35 sprockets from 10 to 19 tooth, I can't imagine that they would...

I am trying to find a slightly smaller tire for my 8 inch rim. Does anyone know where I can find a 16 or 17 inch tire for an 8 inch rim?

This looks really cool, does anyone with experience modding motors know if this would really give a 3hp boost? http://www.nrracing.com/product-p/stage1hopup.htm

Hi Gents, I got a new Comet TAV 30 for my kart, and it seems very tight. I'm wondering if it will loosen up if I run it with the wheels off the ground for a while, or if I need to adjust it some way. The 3 pieces of paper that came with it are less than helpful, so I thought I would see if...

In the words of the great Bill Engvall, Here's yer sign. My plan is a 36 inch wide, 60 inch long buggy with a swingarm rear and independent front suspension. Power will be 6.5HP predator, and I will be gearing it for about 20mph.

Just starting to learn how to use sketchup to make kart plans when I'm stuck watching kids and can't build. Anyone else use it and have any tips/tricks? If you haven't used Sketchup, and want a free drafting program, here is the link. http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/product/gsu.html

Finally got a drill press vise! It works like a charm. :thumbsup: $15 at Grizzly Tool.

Got the kids kart buggy thing done, so it's time to work on mine. Taking this ugly orange thing that I've been driving around for about a year, and putting a suspended solid front axle, and a swingarm rear on it. Also going from a Centrifugal clutch to a torque converter. Started the chopping...

I have an OHH50 that has carb issues. The carb is TECUMSEH CARBURETOR 640017B 50-651----12-34-S http://www.alamia.us/Tecumseh_Carburetor_640017B_p/rott-13150.htm I am having trouble finding the rebuild kit for it, and I am wondering, the body of the carb isn't in great shape, would it be...

I am curious about everyone's favorite type of welding. I am just starting to get an A.A.S. in welding, and due to starting in the spring, I am taking TIG welding my first semester. Before now, I thought wire feed was hot sauce on a plate, but now I'm not sure. I should qualify that I have...

Kids UTV Hi, I'm starting a build of a Mini-UTV for my kids, based loosely on the dimensions of their Power Wheels truck. It will have a swingarm rear suspension and independent front suspension. I have a Tecumseh 5.5 Horse Engine that I plan to use, and will either use a jackshaft and...

Well, after hi-jacking Simon's thread, I was inspired to put up what I have done on my Tug Boat build. I don't have up to date pictures, but with any luck I will get some in a few days. hmm..it doesn't like most of my pictures, I'll have to re-size them.

I know a few people here have modded lawn mowers into go carts. When you disable the safety switches, do you solder the 2 wires together? I have an old John Deere that I want to turn into a mini-truck for my kids, and the safety switches are keeping it from starting.

I have been looking, and can't find a source for a Honda GX200-RH2 22mm Shaft 2 to 1 Gear Reduction box. Not the entire Engine, I just want the gear box, because it should bolt right onto my clone engine. Has anyone seen these things for sale anywhere? :confused:

Go Cart Rebuild Hi everyone, This is my first attempt at remodeling a go cart, so hopefully someone will stop me before I do something stupid. I'm converting it from 1 wheel drive, to a solid axle, and putting a new engine in it. Nothing too ambitious. Here is a picture of the cart with...