35HP Kart Build

[landuse]

Shiny......hmmmmmm!

 

[MacGyvers Workshop]

That's a really cool project you got going on there! I like how you're able to handle the machine work yourself. Keep up the great work!

 

[mattluttrell]

Awesome! I've never sleeved a block. I can see it protrudes a bit. Are you going to have to polish that lip off?

 

[65ShelbyClone]

I don't see any protrusion myself. There is probably a small edge break at the top of the sleeve shoulder that looks like a shadow...

 

[Stephen115]

That's a really cool project you got going on there! I like how you're able to handle the machine work yourself. Keep up the great work!

Thank you! Fortunate that my dad has been a machinist for 25 years!

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Awesome! I've never sleeved a block. I can see it protrudes a bit. Are you going to have to polish that lip off?

This is our first so fingers crossed! I think it just appears that way in pictures.

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[Stephen115]

Little update: 02/23/2019

Cylinder 2's valves are pitted and not usable. This was the cylinder that had water sitting in it, and was the main reason we re-sleeved the two cylinders. We had to order new valves for that head and we also lost the governor retaining ring that goes on the crank case cover. Parts should be in next week!

SJ

 

[Stephen115]

One step closer! Should be done with the heads this week.

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[landuse]

Still looking good!

 

[Stephen115]

Quick question... How many axle bearing mounts would you guys recommend? I want to add another one for a total of three, but the kit comes with two. Four maybe overkill.

Thoughts?

 

[J.S.@SMS]

I don't really think that there is such a thing as overkill with this engine. So I'd think that 4 would be fine.

 

[Stephen115]

I don't really think that there is such a thing as overkill with this engine. So I'd think that 4 would be fine.

I like the way you think

 

[J.S.@SMS]

So do I. Except when im thinking 670 minibike, L67 gokart, or 420 shopping kart.

 

[itsid]

well two is the absolute minimum..
every single additional bearing needs to be aligned perfectly in order to not bind up the axle...

Three is plenty, the only deflection you need to prevent is right at the sprocket
in order to not have the chain jump off.

A fourth bearing might distribute the laod a tiny bit better over the chassis, true,
but frankly it shouldn't be needed,
and with that it's only adding to the complexity of alignment ...

Personally:
three: yes;
four: NO!

Oh IMHO you want a bigger than 1" axle (1.125 only if you cannot find a larger diameter)
that makes way more sense than adding a forth bearing imho.

(metric 50mm perhaps [almost 2"])

'sid

 

[Stephen115]

well two is the absolute minimum..
every single additional bearing needs to be aligned perfectly in order to not bind up the axle...

Three is plenty, the only deflection you need to prevent is right at the sprocket
in order to not have the chain jump off.

A fourth bearing might distribute the laod a tiny bit better over the chassis, true,
but frankly it shouldn't be needed,
and with that it's only adding to the complexity of alignment ...

Personally:
three: yes;
four: NO!

Oh IMHO you want a bigger than 1" axle (1.125 only if you cannot find a larger diameter)
that makes way more sense than adding a forth bearing imho.

(metric 50mm perhaps [almost 2"])

'sid

Yeah.. I currently have two bearings on there and just ordered another set. I already have the other two welded and aligned so the third one should be easy.

Thanks for the input!

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Here are some pictures of the chassis. Still a lot more to be done, but we are making progress!

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[Tpdingo]

That thing even without heads and the rest of the motor screams "GTFO THIS IS MY ROAD!!". Sick looking build so far! Would recommend wearing some sunglasses for an extra +2 coolness .

 

[Stephen115]

Started working on the exhaust this past weekend!

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[itsid]

That header seems to be very close to the clutch;
make sure you can still remove the clutch without having to remove the pipes first;
otherwise maintenance might get a little 'exhausting' if you excuse the pun

Also -I'm sure I don't need to tell you-
but to be safe... identical length pipes
make a nicer running engine

'sid

 

[LightningTeg]

Hes going for the subie sound ;P

 

[Budget GoKart]

He he its gonna ether wheelie or burnout down the road and drift corners

 

[J.S.@SMS]

It'll probably wheelie with those tires. Though I'm not sure about that drive ratio. It seems a bit high to me.