honda 5.5
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Blazkowiez
Kart Aficionado
I believe the problem you're having is related to the linkage not "snapping back" to idle, if your engine is new or was used for general purpose before you'll need to convert the linkage. Do a search of people using Honda clone engines on karts and see what they've done in regards to the linkage, this should yield results.
Imbo
Young Mechanical Genius
Thats what im thinking sox...helloo(corny name haha 
) you must attach a cluch unit so the motor will not engage the wheels until a certain rpm. You can either get a centrifugal cluch which is around $40 or a Torque Converter unit for about $200.
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) you must attach a cluch unit so the motor will not engage the wheels until a certain rpm. You can either get a centrifugal cluch which is around $40 or a Torque Converter unit for about $200.Welcome to the forums
Doc Sprocket
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I'm with Imbo- from the limited info, it seems the OP needs a clutch. Helloo- search "Centrifugal Clutch" on all the go kart parts sites.
r97
Measure twice cut once
to summarize the above, do you have any of these, or similar versions?
this with belt,
your engine look like this,
also as blaz mentioned, where did you get this engine from/what type of engine is this/what was it previously used for?
this with belt,
your engine look like this,
also as blaz mentioned, where did you get this engine from/what type of engine is this/what was it previously used for?
Hey. Umm it was on a boat with a wrinch thing to pull up fish nets and stuff. Naa I don't have that as I just started looking at it. It is about 9 years old. It's a GX 160 Honda 5.5. It runs as good as a brand new one. It was brought at a Honda shop I think.
Doc Sprocket
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Okay, so then you'll need a clutch (1st pic), a CVT (2nd pic) or belt tensioner setup (3rd pic). CVT is best, but most expensive. A centrifugal clutch is easy to set up, and a lot cheaper. Belt tensioner is cheapest, takes some effort to set up, and drives like a standard (You have to operate it as a clutch). Cheers
hey thanks. i think i will go with the clutch it seems very easy to set up. it is cheep. can you get one with more teeth? i don't want to rev the **** out of my motor. or is small sprocket on motor and big on axle or the other way around? thanks for all your help.
migel101
New member
You want a small sprocket on the engine with your setup to give it some torque,otherwhise it would probably just stall the engine 
devino246
Official DIYGK Chem Nerd
You want a small sprocket on the engine with your setup to give it some torque,otherwhise it would probably just stall the engine
You wont stall the engine, just overheat the clutch.
Imbo
Young Mechanical Genius
as migel mentioned. small on engine big on axel. other way around and youl stall your engine or completely tear apart/burn out your clutch
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