arachnid frame

[airhog321]

I am building the frame but looking over the plans I see one thing I don't like. On the back sub frame were the motor is and the back suspension will be. My question is will that effect the motor. When the suspension moves up and down will that effect the motor like the gas in the bowl. I always see the motor welded to the frame not the suspension part of the rear end

 

[jwheels14]

I have a 9 hp clone engine on my arachnid and it does just fine. You just need to make sure the angle of the engine does not exceed 20 degrees when no load on the suspension and that is for keeping oil moving onto all the parts correctly. I haven't had any problems with the fuel except for running out.

 

[OzFab]

I always see the motor welded to the frame not the suspension part of the rear end

No, you see the engine bolted to the subframe.

Think about karts that are built for hill climbing; the engines on these seem to be ok.

As long as the angle is not excessive (like 45*) it'll be ok.

 

[airhog321]

Thank you....