Drift kart issues

[Bradley23]

Hi there I recently purchased a drift 2 flamin kart from a friend for my son as it was his birthday and he has been doing so well in school.



So about a year ago when I visited my friend we started up the kart and the kids had some fun according to the friend I purchased it from that was the last it had been driven. Since I purchased it a few days ago my son couldn't get it to start so I inspected the carb and tank and found that there was water in there got the fuel tank and carb cleaned out put some fresh fuel in it tried starting it after a few failed attempts it started and then died.


I then continued trying to get it started and then the pull start got stuck and the engine would not turn over at all so I thought that it had siezed but then it started turning over again I haven't had the chance to look at the spark plug as yet (I think it might be wet from all the water) so I'm going to get that sorted real soon I just need the opinion of people with more knowledge of these karts (I even thought of buying a new engine but my wife does not like the idea)

What do you guys think?

I really want to get it driving so I can take my son some place fun to drive it after his awards ceremony which is in 2 days

 

[Functional Artist]

Howdy &

Yup, double check, for spark
...but, most folks find, in that type of a situation, that the carb needs to be thoroughly cleaned

Check YouTube there are lots of videos on small engine carb cleaning

 

[Denny]

No need for multiple posts and it is frowned upon.

 

[Rat]

I then continued trying to get it started and then the pull start got stuck and the engine would not turn over at all so I thought that it had siezed but then it started turning over again

That sounds like the recoil pawls themself jammed up. If they get stuck out against the start cup they can wind up the rope till the engine feels seized (rotating backwards often kicks them unstuck) or the rope snaps often deforming the recoil cover.
I recommend pulling it of and watching the pawls while giving it a few tugs and hose them down with some WD40 or PB Blaster although it's probably safer to just replace the whole recoil cover assembly and not need to wory how many pulls you have left.

I've overhauled several "junked" engines basically left to rot full of water from the crank up into the head at this point.

9/10 will still run great if you do a full tear down, meticulously inspect and clean everything, give them fresh fuel after cleaning and drying out the tank, pop a fresh sparky in, and fill it up with fresh oil.

If there was water in the gas and carb, odds are There's water down in the block as well.