Engine won’t run after new oil.

[mckutzy]

Yes, the fixed side needs to be glued on..

 

[WillMatrix]

My cart is running (no brakes yet) great!! I think when the guy idled it down it lost some speed but it is running stable. First pull every time.

 

[BigWes]

My cart is running (no brakes yet) great!! I think when the guy idled it down it lost some speed but it is running stable. First pull every time.

Sweet!

 

[WillMatrix]

Hey big Wes thank you so much for that link. My caliper brake kit will be here today. Will it be ok to use brake cleaner on the caliper? What do you recommend to clean it and what glue do you recommend for the pads

 

[BigWes]

I'd say any non-chlorinated brake cleaner would be fine. As far as the glue I recall downloading a PDF file from one of the sites selling the overhaul kits somewhere and it recommended what kind to use. I want to think some kind of glue used to install weatherstriping if I'm not mistaken. You want something that will adhere yet be removable in the future. So I would not use a permanent solution. I'm on my lunch break at work so my time is limited right now. Sorry.

 

[WillMatrix]

Yes, the fixed side needs to be glued on..

What bolts do I have to loose up in order to install the pads? Do I remove the bolt on the swing arm? If so it’s one of the hardest things ever

 

[mckutzy]

There is 2 main bolts holding the thing together....They are tight... but an impact gun will do(air or electric), a breaker bar ect. , none the less something sturdy to hold it secure, while loosening...
Itll require epoxy, most others wont handle the heat... gum up and let go...

 

[BigWes]

There is 2 main bolts holding the thing together....They are tight... but an impact gun will do(air or electric), a breaker bar ect. , none the less something sturdy to hold it secure, while loosening...
Itll require epoxy, most others wont handle the heat... gum up and let go...

That's probably why that PDF said to use weather striping adhesive because of the temperature range...it didn't give a brand name or anything.

But like he said the 2 through bolts hold the caliper halves together. Shouldn't be too difficult to disassemble. Use your brake cleaner and a brass wire brush to clean the dirt off of it to help.

Clean the pad surface with brake cleaner, acetone, or even high content alcohol(if it's all you have, 70% or higher isopropyl) before applying your adhesive.

Wes

 

[WillMatrix]

Update: my torque converter that came with the cart didn’t have the sprocket for the back pulley. My chain slips off of the sprocket connected to the back wheels. My muffler fell off. I have the caliper split open but I. Ant adjust it so the pad on the swing arm side could fit in

 

[mckutzy]

The caliper needs to really clean, Like above with alcohol, and the pad needs to be roughed up on the glued side.... Equally speaking Really clean...
Use gloves and dont make alot of dust filing the pad....

 

[BigWes]

There are 2 bolts that hold the caliper mount bracket on your cart. You can take those bolts out and the entire assembly will come off for ease of maintenance. Look at my pics above and note the 2 new bolts forward of the caliper. Those 2 bolts hold the mount bracket assembly in place. Nothing to it. Take those bolts and nuts off then you can get to your parts.

Wes

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Before I forget, your jackshaft sprocket!

I recommend a 10 tooth to start with. You need to double-check your shaft diameter but if I remember correctly it should have a 3/4 inch shaft on that kart if no one has changed it.

I need to see a pic of your muffler to give advice on that

 

[WillMatrix]

The belt for the torque converter has to much slack and judging by a video I’ve seen it’s obviously the wrong one. The kart has the original comet torque converter but some how it’s missing the sprocket behind the back pully.

I think the chain on my back axle is too long because it slipped off twice and my muffler fell off due to no gasket and loose bolts.

 

[landuse]

The belt for the torque converter has to much slack and judging by a video I’ve seen it’s obviously the wrong one. The kart has the original comet torque converter but some how it’s missing the sprocket behind the back pully.

I think the chain on my back axle is too long because it slipped off twice and my muffler fell off due to no gasket and loose bolts.

Well, you know exactly what needs to be fixed then. Make sure you have the correct belt for the spacing between your driver and driven of your TC.

 

[BigWes]

The belt for the torque converter has to much slack and judging by a video I’ve seen it’s obviously the wrong one. The kart has the original comet torque converter but some how it’s missing the sprocket behind the back pully.

I think the chain on my back axle is too long because it slipped off twice and my muffler fell off due to no gasket and loose bolts.

WHOA WHOA.... Slow your roll brother! Before you you get all wrapped up in that old rusty axle let's go through a little thinking and troubleshooting but you get butthurt and and empty your wallet! Chances are you can make some minor adjustments to the engine mount and fix all that...

First, loosen your engine bolts enough to get it to slide around. Now after you do that check and see if the jackshaft plate slides as well. The jackshaft plate will slide fore and aft somewhat and help with your chain tension. Now then once you are good with that you can then slide your engine to adjust your belt tension... it's going to be a balance act, but I have faith in you! You will have to fiddle and cuss at it to keep it lined up...just ask forgiveness and give thanks when you get it bolted down!!! Lol

I can remember but I think the exhaust nuts on a 212 are m7 or m8 something like that, get a good split lock washer to help hold them down... you're going to have to suck it up and buy an exhaust gasket... that's just how it is...if it gets loose it will burn out. Your local shop may have one I don't know.

 

[WillMatrix]

These are pictures of the caliper separated. The picture of the bolt with the spring, is the bolt I can’t adjust. I have an idea though I just need more leverage.

 

[WillMatrix]

WHOA WHOA.... Slow your roll brother! Before you you get all wrapped up in that old rusty axle let's go through a little thinking and troubleshooting but you get butthurt and and empty your wallet! Chances are you can make some minor adjustments to the engine mount and fix all that...

First, loosen your engine bolts enough to get it to slide around. Now after you do that check and see if the jackshaft plate slides as well. The jackshaft plate will slide fore and aft somewhat and help with your chain tension. Now then once you are good with that you can then slide your engine to adjust your belt tension... it's going to be a balance act, but I have faith in you! You will have to fiddle and cuss at it to keep it lined up...just ask forgiveness and give thanks when you get it bolted down!!! Lol

I can remember but I think the exhaust nuts on a 212 are m7 or m8 something like that, get a good split lock washer to help hold them down... you're going to have to suck it up and buy an exhaust gasket... that's just how it is...if it gets loose it will burn out. Your local shop may have one I don't know.

Here are the pictures of the belts. Some parts are welded in place

 

[BigWes]

Ok, those pulleys look like crap dude, your belt ain't too big. It should NOT be sitting down inside the driven like that though. That thing needs a good cleaning at the least and possibly a new spring, but clean it first. I think the sheaves are stuck. That jack plate shouldn't be welded down...if it is you need to cut it loose if you can so you can adjust chain tension

 

[WillMatrix]

Ok, those pulleys look like crap dude, your belt ain't too big. It should NOT be sitting down inside the driven like that though. That thing needs a good cleaning at the least and possibly a new spring, but clean it first. I think the sheaves are stuck. That jack plate shouldn't be welded down...if it is you need to cut it loose if you can so you can adjust chain tension

How do you suggest I clean the pully? And you said my belt should not sit down in the driven like that, what do you mean and how do I fix it? I’m buying a after market converter but I want this all fixed first. What are sheaves? And while I’m driving I smell the rubber on the belt. Please any help will be great

 

[mckutzy]

The sheaves are the round discs that make up a pulley. The flat surfaces of the sheave need to be smooth and free of debris and in this case melted on belt residue...

 

[BigWes]

Do a YouTube search on how to clean torque converter. This has been covered by people that can explain it better than me...besides, well made videos are already available, why not take advantage of them. That burned rubber you smell is probably coming from the belt slipping on those nasty pulleys...they need to be clean so they can be able to move and grip properly.