I got a question .

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Ok so im almost done wuth my first project and im impressed =]. But i have a problem . Im scared that my chain and sprocket is too low to the ground . And i dont want to damage it . But if i get a smaller sprocket would it effect the speed ?
Heres a picture .http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l206/kaharey/gokart046.jpg
Floor pic =] Imma photagrapher /

 

[crazycart]

JEEZ yeah dude get a smaller sprocket, You will gain some top end, but lose a little acceleration, it shouldnt be too bad as long as it isnt a drastic tooth change.

 

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**** but thats money . Uhmm whats would you suggest ? Sproket and chain ? and uhm its also low cause i have no air in the tires. =]

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Fill the tires and take a pic, smaller sprocket=shorter chain so you can just cut the current one.

 

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Oh so i can jus cut thechain i have now to make a smaller one for a new sprocket ? How would i go about putting it back together ?

 

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Sorry Guys but i have another question lmao . Ok well i got a new go kart for free but its not working . I think all the engine needs is a little TLC and a Pull cord =] But would i need a new flywheel ? this one is alil rusted =] / And Heres a pic .
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l206/kaharey/gokart049.jpg

 

[Russ2251]

Rust won't affect anything. Don't even need to remove it. Just brush up magnets with something like a tooth brush.

 

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ok cool but where can i find a pull cord and casing for the fly wheel

 

[Russ2251]

where can i find a pull cord and casing for the fly wheel

Many different shroud/housings may work including those from a vertical shaft Briggs.
Your engine appears to be smaller than 5 hp. Maybe 3½? I could be wrong. Difficult to tell from pics.
Engine identifiers would have been on original housing.
Try local mower repair shop. Sometimes they have piles of bad mowers that just end up getting scrapped. They may just give you a used one or charge a few bucks.
Cruise neighborhood and look for trashed mowers or check local scrap/junkyard.

 

[oscaryu1]

Agreed. Either 3 1/2 of 5 horse. Also seems like the newer style recoil.

 

[gocartkid]

What state are you in? I may have a cover that will work.

 

[sayre315]

get a jack shaft
maybe like say if your clutch is 12t and axle is 60t
try using a 12t clutch then a 20t J.S. on the other side that goes to the axle put a 10t and on the axle try a 50t

 

[Aryukei]

Sorry Guys but i have another question lmao . Ok well i got a new go kart for free but its not working . I think all the engine needs is a little TLC and a Pull cord =] But would i need a new flywheel ? this one is alil rusted =] / And Heres a pic .
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l206/kaharey/gokart049.jpg

That's the same engine I have on my 2 stroke. Looks Exactly the same. Lol. (But mines in ALOT better condition.)