Bird, lotus, build

[def3315]

Set body on frame today, to work on body mounts.
Also installed new Brake linkage, as the original had been replaced with a cable.

 

[def3315]

Bird,Lotus, Kart Build

A shiny, running, Clinton 3 1/4 HP to go into the Lotus Kart.
New Clutch and new OEM air filter element. Had to replace
side case main bearing and seal.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Too cool!!!!

 

[def3315]

Bird, Lotus, Chassis

Here are a couple of pics of the engine mounted in the frame.
Run tested the engine on a pallet today and it ran nicely.
now I gotta finish the clear coat on the body, but i have to wait a few more days for base coat to set up.

 

[ML-TOYS]

Ya only need one topic not multiples

 

[itsid]

merged the threads.. same kart, same build.. same thread

'sid

 

[def3315]

Bird Chassis appears to have been drilled for Grease Zerts, but none were ever installed.
So I reamed out the holes just a touch with a 3/16" bit and installed some self tapping grease fittings. this seems to have worked well.

 

[tinamcjittles]

are they much smoother now?

 

[mckutzy]

Thats cool looking.
Since you have the real-state, why not put a rear disc brake on the rear, you have enough room that the body will cover it, and it will still look cool....

 

[Denny]

They are called Grease Zerks!


Denny

 

[itsid]

They are called Grease Zerks!


Denny

well actually.. NO, they're not.. they're called Zerk (singular) fittings (plural)
or Alemite fittings or grease fittings or.. or... and so on and so forth..

Zerk is a name ("Oskar Ulysses Zerkowitz" renamed to Zerk later when he moved to the US... austrian guy who worked for Alemite...) there's no plural

Also.. grease nipples.. there! I said it

'sid

 

[chancer]

They are called Grease Zerks!


Denny

Calm down Bro.

It is not like he spelled Tire wrong or something.

 

[Denny]

Calm down Bro.

It is not like he spelled Tire wrong or something.

That's true and I'm sorry.


Denny

 

[landuse]

Calm down Bro.

It is not like he spelled Tire wrong or something.

What tyre??

 

[def3315]

I don't think the linkages are any smoother, but this should help stop rust build up and wear.
Yes "Grease Nipple" is a much better term.

 

[Denny]

I don't think the linkages are any smoother, but this should help stop rust build up and wear.
Yes "Grease Nipple" is a much better term.

I could live with that.


Denny

 

[def3315]

Almost done, the Bird, Lotus is coming together.
New rubber and fresh painted wheels.

 

[Jr. Mechanic]

Looks sick man

 

[itsid]

IMHO it needs a more 60's racing paint scheme... other than that I like it

care to take a video of a test drive?

'sid

 

[chancer]

Like a big White circle with a Black number.