Hi new member from eastern ia

[DEDBRD]

Just bought this rolling custom built frame. This cart needs a motor. I was seeking help on your thoughts of motor for this kart. My two girls will be the main riders. I want it to have enough power for mom and dad to have fun also.

 

[souperman000]

Welcome to the forum. Nice kart!

I would just plop a Harbor Freight predator engine in there and be done with it. Just out of curiosity, why do you say it needs a new engine?

Also, you will have to get the correct gearing, but we will talk about that later.

 

[DEDBRD]

the guy i bought it from said the engine was blown up then parts were taken off for another project..Seller made it sound like i could by a side shaft 6hp..bolt it on and have the wind in my face..I have a harbor freight a few miles from me. what should i look for.

 

[souperman000]

a 212cc predator. If you shop smart, you can get one for 90 bucks.

 

[landuse]

the guy i bought it from said the engine was blown up then parts were taken off for another project..Seller made it sound like i could by a side shaft 6hp..bolt it on and have the wind in my face..I have a harbor freight a few miles from me. what should i look for.

I would also suggest the 212cc Predator from HF. You could get a bigger engine, but that would mean getting a bigger bore clutch.

The ideal for your kart with wheels that size would be the Predator engine with a Comet TC

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Welcome to the forum, that's a neat little ride! Any 6.5hp horizontal shaft as mentioned above should do the job just fine.

 

[DEDBRD]

Thanks for the motor information. As soon as i get the motor i will post more pictures. Thanks guys. BTY I paid $400 as it sits. From what I've seen on craigslist i think i did alright. What do u think?

 

[DEDBRD]

Ok i found the motor on sale at HF for $119. i think i can use a promo coupon for another $15 bucks off...Landuse is the comet TC the clutch i need. Is that also at HF?

 

[souperman000]

For a roller with everything I think you did pretty well. It really depends on your area.

Does the kart have a torque converter on it now? if not, you can just get by with a centrifugal clutch. No, neither of these are available at harbor freight.

you can get a clutch online. They may have them at TSC, but I am not positive?

 

[DEDBRD]

here a few more pictures...This motor i am is a briggs and stratton 6hp flathead i was built by waller racing in eastern ia. i sent waller a picture and he quoted me $1100 the redo the motor or $1500 for a new one. missing a few parts and tank is trashed full of water and rust.

 

[DEDBRD]

It has a hydrolic disc brakes and removable steering wheel. heres a few pics of the brakes and rear gear. I tried to reove the clutch but the set srcews have been sheer off and it seems rusted on. Will that clutch not work with the predator. next will the old rear gear work with predator 212cc and the comet tc clutch mentioned above..Also what is tcs...is it tractor supply. sorry for the long post om just excited to get the right parts on and get rolling. and i want to do it right the fisrt time.

 

[anderkart]

Welcome to DIY DEDBRD!

That clutch would fit/work fine on a 212cc Predator with the same gearing. If you cant get the set screws out, I'd just drill-em out. You prolly wont need-em, the bolt at the end of the crank is all you need to retain most all clutches.

If you wanna buy a new engine that's fine, but you could freshen your briggs race engine up yourself and prolly get it all running fine for under $100.

PS:
Your kart is much better built than most other brands of similar looking karts, great deal for $400