I have a Carter live axel frame and am installing a Predator 212 on it. My issue is that either the mount needs to be built up (which I don’t have welding capability) or the engine has to be placed in the center and I have no idea how to connect it to the sprocket. I am brand new at this and am learning as I go. I have a $25 clutch (off Amazon) that I’m hoping to use. Advice please on how to set up the engine/sprocket/chain situation. Thanks!View attachment IMG_7952.jpegView attachment IMG_7953.jpeg
Engine setup/location and Drive Train help please!
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Your kart originally came with a Torque Converter, which is basically a continuously variable (automatic) transmission commonly called CVT or Torq-A-Verter (TAV). Yours is missing as is the Jackshaft Assembly. Don't you just love used karts? Always missing parts and stuff.
Here is a parts list manual that closely matches your kart. It might even be your exact kart. I see the word "...Bodies" written on what remains of the floor pan decal which most certainly spelled Hot Bodies (the model name of your kart) --- Is this manual (model 2435) the exact one you have? Not sure. https://www.bmikarts.com/PDF/Carter-Bros/2435/2435.pdf
It might be best to re-create the torque converter setup on the original kart. CVT/TAVs are best for off-road and large tires. The original I think is a 20 Series Torque Converter. Part number 83 "G704 Centrifugal Belt Clutch" turns up in several searches: https://www.gopowersports.com/ab-belt-clutch-3-4-bore-200182/
But if you just want to use a simple clutch and chain setup, I think you will need to mount the engine basically right next to the wheel where the jackshaft originally was. You may need a custom engine mount or maybe you can bolt something up that requires no welding?
Here is a parts list manual that closely matches your kart. It might even be your exact kart. I see the word "...Bodies" written on what remains of the floor pan decal which most certainly spelled Hot Bodies (the model name of your kart) --- Is this manual (model 2435) the exact one you have? Not sure. https://www.bmikarts.com/PDF/Carter-Bros/2435/2435.pdf
It might be best to re-create the torque converter setup on the original kart. CVT/TAVs are best for off-road and large tires. The original I think is a 20 Series Torque Converter. Part number 83 "G704 Centrifugal Belt Clutch" turns up in several searches: https://www.gopowersports.com/ab-belt-clutch-3-4-bore-200182/
But if you just want to use a simple clutch and chain setup, I think you will need to mount the engine basically right next to the wheel where the jackshaft originally was. You may need a custom engine mount or maybe you can bolt something up that requires no welding?
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Here's a one-seater Hot Bodies that was refurbished and shows the engine and driveline layout fairly well:
https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/carter-bros-hot-bodies-project.43545/
https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/carter-bros-gearing-question.38659/
https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/carter-bros-hot-bodies-project.43545/
https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/carter-bros-gearing-question.38659/