go-kart made from lawn tractor

[Robb_Wolfe]

I'm currently building a kart from an old riding lawn mower, and I am using the gearbox

it's still in mock-up, but i'll keep posting pics when possable.

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

P.S. i know, the garage is a dump

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

P.S. i know, the garage is a dump

Its not that bad...reminds me of my room, except cleaner

For the transmission, switch the pulley for a smaller one, make sure you don't turn that transmission to fast or you'll just strip the gears.

 

[modelengineer]

If the transmission spins too fast it strips gears and ruins the bushes, but if you gear the output shaft it puts a lot more stress on the box and you can strip gears, and split the case.
Not very suited for gokarts, even quite low speed ones

Good luck with the build.

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

If the transmission spins too fast it strips gears and ruins the bushes, but if you gear the output shaft it puts a lot more stress on the box and you can strip gears, and split the case.
Not very suited for gokarts, even quite low speed ones

Good luck with the build.

the idea is to use the stock drive system (i.e. the same gear ratios, pulley sizes, etc..)

the only differince is the drive belt will be shorter.

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

Pic Update!!

heres some new pics.

(this thing is coming together faster than i thought )

 

[tenlizard]

pretty cool! get a vid when you're done if possible!

 

[modelengineer]

the idea is to use the stock drive system (i.e. the same gear ratios, pulley sizes, etc..)

the only differince is the drive belt will be shorter.

That will work, and be awesome

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

next step is to get some fiberglass body panels for a classic mini cooper.

homemade car!

 

[thgrahamjr]

Keep up the good work, can't wait to see the finished project.

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

pretty cool! get a vid when you're done if possible!

i'll try!!!

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

Stats

heres some info on (insert kart name here).

Briggs & Stratton
--10 horsepower @ 3600 rpm
--361 cc
--electric start

5 speed transmission w/ reverse

dual headlights



more will be added soon!

PS look for a whiptail in the near future

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

i'm gonna need some tips for the steering assembly

 

[r_chez_08]

nice!!!!
help on steering
http://www.diygokarts.com/kart-plans/steering-plan-assembly.html

http://www.diygokarts.com/kart-plans/steering-plan-spindles.html

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

nice!!!!
help on steering
http://www.diygokarts.com/kart-plans/steering-plan-assembly.html

http://www.diygokarts.com/kart-plans/steering-plan-spindles.html

thx for the links, but i'm using a different steering setup.
those diagrams didn't help, sry.

 

[RobbsBabyLol]

Wow. That's awesome, Robb! I love you!

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

Wow. That's awesome, Robb! I love you!

luv u too babe

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

Big News To Everyone!!

I'm going to UTI in AZ mid to late April.....
I'M GOIN TO COLLEGE!!!

 

[Robb_Wolfe]

weather delays, sry

sry about the lack of updates, but due to bitter cold weather (and a garage thats like swiss cheese) i have not been able to do anything to the project.:toetap05:

as soon as the weather permits i will continue working.




lake effect

 

[landy mad luke]

how did u find that link on the home page? were about is it