Helpful Links From The Forum

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I have been trawling the forums for a while now, and I have noticed that there are a number of links, PDF's, speed calculators, sprocket sizes etc that are quoted time and again. I thought I would create a thread that sort of pulled all these things together. Sort of like a one stop shop for info.

Go Kart manuals and How to Guides
http://www.bmikarts.com/Manuals-How-To-Guides_ep_41.html
https://www.gopowersports.com/breakdowns/

How to build a kart for beginners
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10070

Clone throttle hookup
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1183
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1297
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9808
http://www.affordablegokarts.com/throttle-linkage.php
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10085
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3137

HF Predator throttle hookup
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18571
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18751
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19856

Briggs throttle hookup
http://www.gokartsupply.com/img/cabis.gif
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2872
http://www.small-engines.com/5briggs.html

Robin Subaru Ex21 throttle hookup
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26942

Briggs modifications
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2776
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1450
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1454
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1583

How to ID Briggs and Stratton
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6993

Briggs and Stratton manuals
http://www.briggsandstratton.com/us/en/support/manuals

Briggs and Clone Governor removal
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7036
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1130&highlight=ironman
http://www.affordablegokarts.com/govenor-removal.php

Briggs Pulse Jet Carb Operation and Disassembling
https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/briggs_pulsa-jet_horiz_adj.asp
https://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/briggs_pulsa-jet_horiz_fixed.asp

Briggs Carbutetion Troubleshooting Reference Guide
http://www4.briggsandstratton.com/m...on_Troubleshooting_Detail_Reference_Guide.pdf

Tecumseh L-Head Governor Removal
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15343

Remote kill switch
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1050&page=2
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11516&highlight=kill+switch
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11572&highlight=kill+switch

Ackerman steering and geometry + potential fix
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ackermann_steering_geometry
http://www.ihpva.org/Projects/PracticalInnovations/ACKERMAN.GIF
http://www.kartbuilding.net/racingkart/Old_Racing_Kart/ackerman.htm
http://image.absoluteastronomy.com/images/encyclopediaimages/a/ac/ackermann.svg.png
http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2007/07/12/steering-geometry-and-setup-for-go-karts/
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11760
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11798
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23785

Go kart engineering toolkit (Stress, speed and performance calculators)
http://gokartguru.com/engineering_tool_kit.php

Speed calculator
http://www.diygokarts.com/speed-calculator.html
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/gearspeed.html
http://www.csgnetwork.com/kartpotentialspeedcalc.html

Tire, gear ratio, RPM & Speed Formulas
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9591
http://www.csgnetwork.com/gearratcalc.html
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?p=267922

Jackshaft ratio calculator
http://www.fasttrackraceway.com/calc/index.php
http://www.compgoparts.com/TechnicalResources/JackshaftRatioCalculator.asp
http://www.affordablegokarts.com/GearCalc.php

Chain standards (pitch, diameter, strength)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_chain#Chain_strength

How to assemble a chain without any special tools
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUVhTaGZDf0

Azusa #35,#40 and 520sprocket diameters
http://azusaeng.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/AzSDno35.pdf
http://azusaeng.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AzSDno40.pdf
http://azusaeng.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/AzSDno50.pdf

Chopsaw notching, tube strength and link construction
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Links/

The complete guide to chain and sprockets
http://chain-guide.com/applications/index.html
http://www.gizmology.net/sprockets.htm
http://jleibovitch.tripod.com/id240.htm

How to clean a carburetor the right way (with lemon juice)
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Clean-a-Motorcycle-Carburetor,-The-Right-Way&id=1460030
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11976&highlight=lemon+juice

Mikuni carburetor tuning manual
http://www.mikuni.com/pdf/hsr_tuningmanual_021003.pdf

How to read your spark plug
http://www.dansmc.com/spark_plugs/spark_plugs_catalog.html
http://www.aa1car.com/library/reading_spark_plugs.jpg

How to make a simple Go Kart transmission
http://www.thepixelpump.com/widdershins/how-to-2speed-transmission.php

A digital speedo for a kart
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7450

Guide to drilling your main jets
http://www.affordablegokarts.com/Drilling Main Jets.php

Increase Compression Ratio/Eliminate Head Gasket
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7358

Tube notching template
http://metalgeek.com/static/cope.pcgi

Maintaining your torque converters and clutches
http://diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7332
http://www.reliablegokarts.com/transmission.htm
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27720

Comet identification, installation and belts. Sprocket and spring changes
http://www.gokartsupply.com/identify.htm
http://www.gokartsupply.com/tcbelts.htm
http://www.bmikarts.com/PDF/Comet_40series.pdf

GTC torque converter installation and parts
http://gtcmanufacturing.com/tc2installation.pdf

Installing and oiling centrifugal clutch
http://www.hilliardextremeduty.com/extremeduty/extreme-install.html
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9139

Desulfators
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2276

Steel pipe dimensions – ANSI Schedule 40
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/ansi-steel-pipes-d_305.html

Electrolysis to remove rust
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9832&highlight=electrolysis
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm
http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/
http://www.antique-engines.com/electrol.asp

Review of Harbor Freight 2.5HP
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9583

Custom exhausts
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3388&page=2
http://diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6887&highlight=homemade+muffler

Muffler silencing
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9479

GX200 manual
http://engines.honda.com/pdf/manuals/37Z4F603.pdf

Honda Engine Parts Catalogues
http://cssportal.css-club.net/honda/pp-service/index.asp

Some mods that can be done
http://affordablegokarts.com/performance_basics.php

Snowmobile engine info for kart builds
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4375

Welding tips and tricks
http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

Welding Galvanized Steel – Safely
http://www.sperkoengineering.com/html/articles/WeldingGalvanized.pdf

 

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Governors and governor removal
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17010
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16518

Carburetor tuning and modification
http://www.mikuni.com/fs-tuning_guide.html
http://www.britishonly.com/mikuni.pdf
http://www.jba.bc.ca/Bushmans Carb Tuning.html
http://www.4strokes.com/tech/honda/xr650lcarbmods/

Mounting Electric Winch In/On Pick Up Bed
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=42471

Free Minibike and go kart plans
http://kartfab.com/go-kart-plans
http://www.kartbuilding.net/Freeplans/plans.htm
http://www.kartbuilding.net/racingkart/index.html
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/tips/how-to-build-a-go-kart-in-one-day
http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-44/?ALLSTEPS
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...94GgAg&usg=AFQjCNHtz0aMwZ2QIx7T3KAkEzOq-aQfFg
http://chopperhandbook.com/
http://www.vintageprojects.com/go-kart/pdf/go-kart-plans.pdf

Tachometer made from a bicycle speedometer (cyclocomputer)
http://www.instructables.com/id/Tachometer-made-from-a-bicycle-speedometer-cycloc/

Head Porting for the do-it-yourselfer
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/en...re/0412em_porting_cylinder_heads/viewall.html
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PDFs/Head Porting DIY by Standard Abrasives.pdf

What is Variable valve timing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_valve_timing

Running Kerosene in a Gasoline Engine
http://www.smokstak.com/library/technical-information-7/running-kerosene-in-a-gasoline-engine-23/

2 Stroke Engine Diagrams and Animation
http://www.2strokeengine.net/2strokeenginetuning/2strokeengineanimation.php

Engine Cubic Inch/CC Displacement Calculator
http://www.csgnetwork.com/cubicinchcalc.html

Thread - Drill and Tap chart
http://www.shender4.com/thread_chart.htm

Tecumseh carb cleanup, servicing and troubleshooting
http://www.kichline.com/chuck/fixit/mowers/tcarb/tcarb.html
http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com...cumseh_L-Head_Engines_Service_Information.pdf
http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com...cumseh/Tecumseh-basic-service-information.pdf

Two stroke engine manuals and repair books
http://www.vintagesleds.com/library/manuals/misc/Two-stroke Tuner's Handbook.pdf
http://skimlinks.thumpertalk.com/?i...enning-vs-graham-bell-2-stroke-tunning-books/

TAV2-30 installation instructions
http://www.carterclan.ca/Shared/162608A-tav2_30-new.pdf

How to rate spring coils without a rater
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/eclipsetech/springrateinfo.htm

Comet clutch cleaning videos
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12502
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14702

Tracked systems for R/C cars
http://rctankcombat.com/articles/track-systems/

Motorcycle Engine Wiring Diagrams
http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=2322761#2322761

Go Kart and Minibike manuals - Manco
https://americanlandmaster.com/manuals/fun-karts-manuals/

Clone governor removal and throttle linkage
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15203

Information on Flywheel Keys
http://outdoorpowerinfo.com/repairs/flywheel_key.asp

Sprocket Diameter Calculator
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/calcsprocketdiam.html

Triangle Calculator (Useful In Fabrication)
http://ostermiller.org/calc/triangle.html

How to Gear your kart correctly
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16353

Steel Bolt Torque Specifications
http://www.engineershandbook.com/Tables/torque.htm

Nitrous oxide engine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrous_oxide_engine

Chinese motorbike identification diagram
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19487

DIY Tire Bead Breaker And Installer
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?p=241270#post241270

DIY Tire Bead Seater (Bead Blaster)
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20762

Walbro Carburetors - So how does this thing work
http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=326599

A simple guide to electric motors in karts
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9700

DIY Pressure Test Adapter
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20898

Adding an alternator to your engine (Tutorial)
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=451&highlight=alternator

GY6 Manual Choke Conversion
http://sobisource.com/?p=25

GY6 Service Manuals
http://www.firenzee.com/gy6/

Tecumseh valve lash clearances
http://progreengrass.com/tecumseh-engine-intake-exhaust-valve-clearances/

 

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B & S Engine repair manuals (and others)
http://www.atltf.com/t2645-briggs-and-stratton-and-some-other-repair-manuals#32445

How CVT’s work
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/cvt2.htm

Predator 212cc engine information
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24215

Sharpening drill bits
http://www.autospeed.com/cms/A_112910/article.html

How to Clean a Subaru Small Engine Carburetor
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26012

How to wire in a Predator kill switch
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11516&page=2
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=35160

AGK Fuel pump setup
http://www.affordablegokarts.com/fuel-pump-setup.php

Carter Brothers Gokart Breakdowns and Owner Manuals
https://www.gopowersports.com/Articles.asp?ID=242

Tecumseh carburetor parts diagrams
http://www.tecumsehcarburetorguide.com/tecumseh-parts/

Adding lights to a kart
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=32143

 

[landuse]

Just wanted to say thanks to all who had a hand in this.

No problem. If Anyone wants anything added to the list, send me a PM with the link

 

[Oxymoron]

It's been said, but I'll say it again...

Thanks Paul!

Just downloaded service manuals for all of the small engines I own, via a link here. Good stuff, brother.

 

[landuse]

I thought I would bump this thread for some of the noobs that have joined. It is a condensed version of most of the info ever given on this forum

 

[chancer]

Love this thread Forward it all the Time.

So guys make a note of it. This thread can be found
1.go to the DIYGK Home page
2. Find the Site announcements and Suggestions
3. Click on FAQ & Articles
4. It is the Second Thread

BTW... The first thread is the HUGE list of Kart parts link.

2 of the most helpful places to send New members.
Not to mention Simply The DIYGK web site plans page. Not the Forum.
Just click on our header and you are there.

 

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I use this one alot for info

 

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If anyone finds dead links, please let me know which ones and i will remove or fix