hi im zack

[Dieseldummie]

Hey I'm zack I've had go karts since I was about three years old I'm 24 now and haven't really messed with them since I was about 11, my dad had build me two karts but in 2001 he passed away so they have set in the yard ever since then, my brother is now 13 and I wana pull them out and get them going again but ones engines locked up and the others engine is gone. I don't. Know much about them or what all.I should do so I may seem dumb. But any help ill appreciate thank you very much

 

[itsid]

Zack..

well post some pictures; I'm sure we can make one or two suggestions,
but we have to know what we're dealing with first

'sid

 

[2SlickNick]

Welcome! Sorry to hear about your father. I too think resurrecting those is a great idea and way too honor your father and have fun.

 

[landuse]

Welcome to the forum!! Pics...

 

[Dieseldummie]

Ill take some today when I get off work

 

[Poboy kartman]

to the forum! !!!

 

[OzFab]

I'm sure, between us, we can get something moving...

 

[Dieseldummie]

I'm trying to figure out how to post pictures but I'm not the most inernet savy, but I did purchase a 6.5 hp preadotor engine from harbor frieght but I think its gins need some fabrication to fit

 

[firemanjim]

hit the "post reply" icon (advanced reply, not quick reply) then scroll down and look for "manage attachments " icon. Hit that, the rest should be easy. Make sure the pics upload before you close that Page though.
The predator was a wise choice! Great engine, TONS of power.....

 

[Dieseldummie]

when he built
this I loved the dukes of hazzard

 

[itsid]

General Lee the third

that's an early Manco 415..
http://www.amsportworks.com/pdfs/gokarts-minibikes/model-415/415_operatorsmanual_41506241509.pdf

with some essential part missing.. namely the sprocket spacer
other than that everything else can be found easily.

Nice kart!

'sid

 

[Dieseldummie]

I think I have it somewhere around here

 

[itsid]

look closely, and if you find it.. keep it safe

it should be mounted to your left rear wheel (you have the holes tapped)
now all you need is a 72T sprocket and a 12T clutch (3/4") and chain...
you can get everything from OMB
http://www.ombwarehouse.com/34-Clutch-and-Chain.html
http://www.ombwarehouse.com/72-Tooth-35-Steel-Plate-Sprocket.html
or if you want to have the original gear ratio (little bit faster, little bit less torque: )
http://www.ombwarehouse.com/60-Tooth-35-Steel-Plate-Sprocket.html
(I'm almost sure it fit's the manco pattern)

this will for sure:
http://www.gokartsrus.com/product_info.php?products_id=326
(see it's virtually identical)

Oh yes.. and you need to attach the throttle cable and make the scrub brakes work.
that's basically it...

'sid

 

[Dieseldummie]

If I can't find that part will it be hard to get? I set the engine down on the frame and the pull cord is facing into the seat and it don't quite fit down on the mounting plate

 

[OzFab]

I set the engine down on the frame and the pull cord is facing into the seat

Simple; remove the screws holding the recoil unit in place, rotate the unit until it's in a comfortable position, refit screws; done!

What do you mean by

it don't quite fit down on the mounting plate

 

[itsid]

just to be sure...
Here's a Manco on the live axle version of your kart...

the engine will be at the other rear wheel on your's but facing exactly the same way:

'sid

 

[Poboy kartman]

This is why we say time and time again. ......PICS. PICS. PICS!!!!!!!

It does sound like you have your engine on backwards. ... (or bought the reverse rotation one)......

What's that part# on the Predator andPULEESE post some pictures! !!!!

 

[Dieseldummie]

Yea mine sits just like that but the top of the engine hits the seat rail. Like I need the mounting plate a few inches back, ill get some more pics tommorow

 

[OzFab]

I think the problem is that your kart would, most likely, have had someting like a B&S flathead originally, which is a different shape & size to the honda/clone/Predator; there's a few ways around it but, all involve some type of modification...

 

[Poboy kartman]

Move the seat up 8".......and cut your feet off......should work. ....at least on paper. .....