Golf Kart + Sled engine

[Kaptain Krunch]

Was a beutiful day, so i got the engine and everything else i need out of the sled, also cleaned up the rear end, wire brushed it, and painted the oil pan. Filled it with some gear oil, but i didnt have enough. Started to machine my adapter for the secondary, should be done with that in a few days.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Just realized i completely forgot pictures...

I also cleaned and welded up the front end, the bumper mounts were all bent and cracked

 

[SpyGuy]

Neat little cruiser ....... Me, I wouldn't lift it, I'd SLAM it!

Always thought about getting one of those and dropping a small-block Chevy into it, though .... big ol' zoomies off the sides ...

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Finished machining the adapter, basically took the flange from the driven that bolted to the diff, and machined a 15/16" hole in the center, then i turned down a sled jackshaft to 1", keyed it, turned down one end to about 15/16 then knurled it, and pressed it all together and welded. Anyways, it spins true with .002" I got the whole swing arm back together, and i'm getting the the engine mounts made up. I just bought some shrink wrap tubing for the wiring, and i should have everything else i need.

There will be a support bearing on the right side of that shaft.

 

[sideways]

Very cool project! I'l be keeping an eye on this one!

Hayden

 

[newrider3]

Should turn out awesome. I'm seconding SpyGuy's vote to slam it; Definitely not something you would see every day, would have the potential to be pretty **** cool.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

At this point im going to get it all back together with the sled engine, and about stock ride height, and make sure the rear end will hold up and all, i may end up going with a straight axle, i would probably save a good 40 or 50lbs if i did.

Hoping to get the engine mounted tomorrow.

 

[crazycart]

I would like to put a straight axle in mine and run a 4 cylinder bike engine....someday...this thing is sick. Inspired me to put a big engine in mine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfS_0ImES2U

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

I got the engine in place, and closed the hood/head end to make sure everything fit...and guess what? not even close. There is absolutely no way i can fit this thing in there as is, i think ill have to go with a straight axle in the rear and a jackshaft...

 

[freakboy]

**** that sucks... oh well u doin any suspension or ridged now?

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Na ill prolly keep the suspension, just gonna take some thinkin about how im gonna do this.

 

[mrfreyguy]

You could run a swingarm and a live axle setup?

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

yea, it wouldnt be hard, but getting the right gear reduction would, i need at least 6:1, 7:1 would be better, and the biggest 50p sprocket i can find is 42t.

Would #40 chain hold up?

 

[newrider3]

If you look around, maybe you could find an axle out of a different golf cart. My friend has a few old gas carts sitting around, and they have the driven mounted parallel to the wheels, like you would have on a kart with a TAV.

 

[crazycart]

OH YEAH...forgot...i cut a big hole in the fiberglass under the seat to fit the engine, sticks out a bit....

 

[mrfreyguy]

I don't think #40 would work because Im guessing the hp is pretty high and it would end up snapping. Do you have any other chain options?

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Get a posi out of some little car and go from there.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

OH YEAH...forgot...i cut a big hole in the fiberglass under the seat to fit the engine, sticks out a bit....

Could you measure your engine height for me? base to tip of the plugs would be great.

 

[Rotore]

i wonder how strong that rear end is?

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

i wonder how strong that rear end is?

Looked stronger on the inside than i expected. only time will tell though.