100 degree (Fahrenheit 🇺🇸🦅) weather problems.

[Squiddy202]

Well then get a job! Then you can afford his overpriced err mm ceramic ball bearings.

I’m working on it, not many like hiring under 16 these days.

 

[Denny]

Have you talked to the clown? McDonald’s is always hiring.

 

[Squiddy202]

Have you talked to the clown? McDonald’s is always hiring.

Not always. I found out.

 

[Squiddy202]

Have you checked your condenser lately? I think it sounds like an ignition problem. On the other hand, it could be a muffler issue.

The engine I have used a solid state magneto, no condenser. One thing my dad mentioned is it could get unhappy at a certain temp and I should plan for that.

 

[Denny]

What about the red head or the king?

 

[Squiddy202]

What about the red head or the king?

Trying to start local, but not the king.

 

[Master Hack]

Well then get a job! Then you can afford his overpriced err mm ceramic ball bearings

WTF dude! Yer talking about high performance ceramic bearings. Suckerrrr ahhh customers buy them all the time when they have failures with standard plastic muffler bearings. The plastic ones fail at around 149°F our have been tested to 87900°F
(lab results only. Your results may vary. Not responsible for fires due to bearing failure)

 

[Master Hack]

Have you talked to the clown

No he hasnt called me.


oh wait......

 

[Squiddy202]

WTF dude! Yer talking about high performance ceramic bearings. Suckerrrr ahhh customers buy them all the time when they have failures with standard plastic muffler bearings. The plastic ones fail at around 149°F our have been tested to 87900°F
(lab results only. Your results may vary. Not responsible for fires due to bearing failure)

So I’m not stupid. I respect the gaslighting but I know about muffler bearings.

 

[Master Hack]

So I’m not stupid. I respect the gaslighting but I know about muffler bearings

Didn't say ya were, that was response to denny. You might notice he was quoted?

 

[Squiddy202]

Did say ya were, that was response to denny. You might notice he was quoted?

Fair, I’m a little stupid, not that stupid.

 

[Hellion]

What a shame, that belt still looks sort of new but just has a little defect.
I’m always on the fence about the efficiency and durability of the TC/TAV. It seems they’re not idiot proof. Not calling you an idiot, Squid, but there’s always these issues with them.

I respect the gaslighting

It’s not gaslighting, they're just busting your balls. In any event...
(plural)

 

[panchothedog]

When you say noticeable, how noticeable? My kart could do 28 flat ground before, and now at full throttle it does like 5-10mph. The other person driving it said that if they pulse the throttle it keeps going like a rocket. It seems to lose power around a certain rpm. With pedal to the metal it gets moving quick and then goes back to limping at a certain point.

I am going to ride it in a cooler temp soon, but me and my dad going to catch 4014 today so not tonight.

When I say no noticeable difference, I mean that running the kart in 70 degree weather and running the kart in 100+ degree weather, there is no noticeable difference in performance using the " seat of your pants " measuring device. Feels and runs the same. I ( like many others ) don't think warm ambient temperature is your problem.

 

[Hellion]

... One thing my dad mentioned is it could get unhappy at a certain temp and I should plan for that.

"Getting unhappy" is also possible, but unlikely in a mere 100° of the Fahrenheits. You can cook your sparky coil/ignition magnetron thing.

They do fail but luckily they're in a good place in the middle of the airstream, usually just upstream from the blower inlet.

I'm curious to see your engine temps with the sensor gun . Do a reading at idle (5 minutes?) then do a reading after some laps or whatever hellraising you do.

But I agree, it's gotta be the belt or the tranny. Oh to be a fly on the wall, or a GoPro mounted on the roll bar looking at the TC.

 

[Karttekk]

Crack the gas cap open slightly and try it. The cap vent could be clogged or restricted limiting fuel flow or creating vacuum as things heat up. I don't think temperature affects the belt or pulleys unless there's extreme slippage burning the belt.

 

[Karttekk]

Crack the gas cap open slightly and try it. The cap vent could be clogged or restricted limiting fuel flow or creating vacuum as things heat up. I don't think temperature affects the belt or pulleys unless there's extreme slippage burning the belt.