Comet 40 and fwd/rev gearbox

[Scout]

Anyone used that combo with a 420? I'm looking to stick it in a golf cart project and would like to see some pics if I can.

Also, someone help me convince my wife that a 212 is not going to work well in a golf cart.

 

[Denny]

Stock, golf karts had around 300cc engines.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

I think "almost" everyone uses that combo in golf cart conversions. Check out Vegas Carts. Personally I like the idea of stripping carts down to their naked, elemental components and making a 212 work, because it will.

 

[Denny]

What brand golf karts had is it? What year?

 

[Scout]

What brand golf karts had is it? What year?

It's s 60s Pargo. The suspension is from a Suzuki quadracer 250. The front suspension is just tacked in, and I want to get an engine and tc to I can figure out the rear.

 

[Scout]

Stock, golf karts had around 300cc engines.

True, but the torque converter is sized to handle the load. I dont think a 30 would last long.

Plus, I'd like electric start.

 

[Denny]

Those ain’t exactly lightweights like modern karts are. You would be better off going 420 or more. Kubota 3cyl diesel?

 

[Scout]

Those ain’t exactly lightweights like modern karts are. You would be better off going 420 or more. Kubota 3cyl diesel?

A 420 is my original plan. I may ditch the idea of a reverse gearbox though.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

40-SERIES-GO-KART-FORWARD-REVERSE-GEAR-BOX

40 Series GO KART FORWARD REVERSE GEAR BOX, GO KART FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE GEAR BOX Replaces COMET PART.

blastled.com

 

[Scout]

40-SERIES-GO-KART-FORWARD-REVERSE-GEAR-BOX

40 Series GO KART FORWARD REVERSE GEAR BOX, GO KART FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE GEAR BOX Replaces COMET PART.

blastled.com

Have you used that one?

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

I have not.