Clinton
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Look at the pic. Guess which way the engine needs to slide to tighten a chain. Now what, move the seat frame?
Sorry for my noobness.
Sorry for my noobness.
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tundrabeagle3
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have u tried a half link?
OzFab
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That was my first thought too...
Clinton
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I have a brand new chain that I haven't made the on length yet. Exactly how does a half link work, anyway. Never heard that term.
A half link allows you to shorten the chain slightly. Google the term and you will see.
tundrabeagle3
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Its also called an offset link but i would put the chain on first to see if you even need one
Doc Sprocket
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Get the chain as close as you can, using an offset link (half link) if necessary. Then, if you still have a bit too much slack, shim the engine UP.
anderkart
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You could simply stack flat washers (at each bolt) between your engine and motor mount.
Another option would be to mod the motor mount so it had a few more inches of adjustment towards the rear of the kart.
OzFab
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Sorry ander but, IMO, that's a bad idea: The further back the engine is, the less weight you end up with on the front wheels...
Having said that, the OP may not have any other alternative...
As a last resort you could change to a different shaped gas tank to give more room and move the engine forward. Seems like a lot of work but it's less work than moving the seat frame.
Doc Sprocket
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Shimming the engine up is simplest. You could use washers (as suggested) but I prefer the stability of steel sheet/plate/shims.
tundrabeagle3
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Yes I agree shimming is the easiest way to give your chain more tension if you need it with some washers
Clinton
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Nowhere to get a half link around here (which would have been perfect, btw) so I made spacers out of 3/16" flat steel. Worked fine, chain is tight.
My daughter drove the kart for the first time tonight in a parking lot. Never been on one before and was a little afraid of it at first, but she warmed up to it in a hurry! Got video but not sure how to put it up.
My daughter drove the kart for the first time tonight in a parking lot. Never been on one before and was a little afraid of it at first, but she warmed up to it in a hurry! Got video but not sure how to put it up.
Doc Sprocket
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Hopefully the chain is not "tight", you do want a little bit of play. Glad you're up and running!
OzFab
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You need to post the vid on a video hosting site like youtube or photobucket, etc, then post the link here...
X2. If it is tight you are going to run into a host of other problems soon
SIMPLEARKANSAN
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I'm about to mount a clutch to my predator. I was wondering what size bolt you used. Thanks.
Doc Sprocket
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5/16"UNF-24, as I recall. Length may vary with your application! But 1 1/4" is probably a good start.
Clinton
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SIMPLEARKANSAN
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Thanks
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