Agreed. However a new engine isn't always an option. Carsandcameras once swapped a predator carb onto one and solved a lot of the running issues with it.
I figured you might not have 150 bucks to drop on a predator 212. But a predator 212 should just bolt in with very little modifications.
The old flatheads were good until they weren't, I've never heard of seen any of the OHV Tecumseh engines running good.
I cant say for that specific engine, just that Tecumseh in general did make some good engines that ran very well. Im not familiar with any particular models. We have one on a garden tiller that is ancient and still fires right up without a single issue. I didnt mean this engine was good, just not going to down Tecumseh as a whole.
With my 224 (the "MAX performance" version of the 212) I hit 40 in my kart with a 30 series CVT. It's all stock gearing and tire size, and I don't know either spec. But if you are looking for less speed they do come with a throttle stop screw installed
Tecumseh made good engines in the 70s and earlier, but not any time recently. That's why you haven't seen them on anything new in a long time.
I will check on the throttle. the kart in general does reach speed and full rpm eventually, but it takes forever to get there.
What is the top speed once you get up to speed? GPS app on your phone should give you a decent idea. Does it spit and sputter while trying to get to speed or does it sounds fairly healthy?
Do you know what your gear ratio and tire size is?
Still worthwhile to check
I know that is the correct way, and the way l have done it,, but outta curosity, why?
