so i bought a carter bros go kart like 5 years ago. and have not been able to find any info or a engine for it hoping some one here can help my last resort or https://imgur.com/a/jj0dYCq any info will help iv sat on google for many sleepless nights to find nothing if u ever see a setup likr this plz plz say somthing iv tried hundreds of weed wackers none fit it and a few chain saws
i really need help on this
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JTSpeedDemon
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You need to buy a new engine.
Weed whacker and chainsaw engines are NOT suitable without a bunch of fabrication work, and even then, they won't have a lot of power.
Here's some bolt on options:
If you like old engine projects like me, I'd brows Craigslist and Ebay. Or you xan go to Harbor Freight Tools and get a Predator 212cc for $100 with coupon.
If you go for an old engine, looks for Hondas, Briggs and Stratton, or even Tecumseh.
I'm not even going to try to ID the kart since I am clueless with Carter Bros.
Weed whacker and chainsaw engines are NOT suitable without a bunch of fabrication work, and even then, they won't have a lot of power.
Here's some bolt on options:
If you like old engine projects like me, I'd brows Craigslist and Ebay. Or you xan go to Harbor Freight Tools and get a Predator 212cc for $100 with coupon.
If you go for an old engine, looks for Hondas, Briggs and Stratton, or even Tecumseh.
I'm not even going to try to ID the kart since I am clueless with Carter Bros.
did u look at pics only place to mount a engine is right to the clutch bell and there a gear box in there cause i can turn the clutch bell with my finger and tires make a full rotation i was ganna remove the axle and add a mount plate for a honda clone but i kinda want to keep it stock
anickode
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No industrial type engine will bolt to that.
Yeah, it's definitely set up for a small 2 stroke type engine. Probably a pinion or worm gear setup on there.
I hate to say it but it's unlikely that a different engine will be compatible, as it was probably purpose built for Carter. That's not to say a different engine can't be MADE to work, but it will likely require modifications.
Looking at the mounting, and thinking about the power requirement, a backpack leaf blower engine, or a small 2 stroke water pump engine might be the best candidates.
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I'd seen the pics in your other thread, but it didn't "click" in my brain that it was the same thing.
^^^Whatever he said!!!
mckutzy
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You need to direct upload...Most dont like to or cant see pics from links like that...
Here's how....
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24218
Here's how....
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24218
omg look at the thread i found searching worm drive i need sid http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25253
mrdeadman1
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those use a basic weedeater engine I have 2 of them and I just bought a cheap weedeater and used those engines
mckutzy
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What kind clutch are you going to use for that.. That requires the inner dynamic part to interface with part mentioned above... Those are common(thereabouts ) with the cheap 2stroke engines from pocket bikes... Not really for larger 4stroke engines..
Also the torque of the Tec might break it right on the get go.. Not to mention the mounting of the motor...
Also the torque of the Tec might break it right on the get go.. Not to mention the mounting of the motor...
mrdeadman1 WHAT BRAND?! iv tried 50-100 diffrent weed eaters over the last 5 years
mckutzy uhh are u talking about the clutch bell if so its built into the kart see pics pocket bike engines a no go iv got 2 bolt pattern dont work and the clutch sits to deep in engine and is a 3inch clutch
mckutzy uhh are u talking about the clutch bell if so its built into the kart see pics pocket bike engines a no go iv got 2 bolt pattern dont work and the clutch sits to deep in engine and is a 3inch clutch
mckutzy
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If you have been spending this amount of time on this.. Id wouldve given up and sold it off...
Or built a live axles setup....
Overall... its not really a good candidate for a gokart....
"mckutzy uhh are u talking about the clutch bell if so its built into the kart see pics pocket bike engines a no go iv got 2 bolt pattern dont work and the clutch sits to deep in engine and is a 3inch clutch "
Im sorry.. but I have no idea about what is it you are trying to say???....
Or built a live axles setup....
Overall... its not really a good candidate for a gokart....
"mckutzy uhh are u talking about the clutch bell if so its built into the kart see pics pocket bike engines a no go iv got 2 bolt pattern dont work and the clutch sits to deep in engine and is a 3inch clutch "
Im sorry.. but I have no idea about what is it you are trying to say???....
anickode
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I agree with mckutzy...
This thing is more of a gas powered power wheels car than a go kart. The gearbox there looks like a snowblower auger box, so we're talking 10 maybe 15mph tops with a 2 stroke spinning it... Frame is really too flimsy to do anything else with.
Fact is, none of us have ever seen something like that to know what engine and clutch configuration it would have had, let alone know exactly what make and model of yard equipment would have the perfect match. This is bound to take SOME level of modification no matter what route you go. Personally I'd smack together a new frame out of some better material and convert it to a 4 stroke chain drive.
This thing is more of a gas powered power wheels car than a go kart. The gearbox there looks like a snowblower auger box, so we're talking 10 maybe 15mph tops with a 2 stroke spinning it... Frame is really too flimsy to do anything else with.
Fact is, none of us have ever seen something like that to know what engine and clutch configuration it would have had, let alone know exactly what make and model of yard equipment would have the perfect match. This is bound to take SOME level of modification no matter what route you go. Personally I'd smack together a new frame out of some better material and convert it to a 4 stroke chain drive.
mckutzy
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Well.. then you got some work to do to convert it to work....
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Unlikely that Carter Bros used an extremely rare engine to power this thing--wouldn't make economic sense.
It does appear to be for smaller riders based on the nature of the hardware and frame construction.
Figure maybe 49cc? This engine shows the business end with exposed clutch shoes but I don't know the measurements. It's a U.S. seller so perhaps contact him and inquire?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FAST-Racing-49cc-2-Stroke-GAS-Chopper-Engine-Mini-motorcycle-go-kart-cart-motor-/251901402486
It does appear to be for smaller riders based on the nature of the hardware and frame construction.
Figure maybe 49cc? This engine shows the business end with exposed clutch shoes but I don't know the measurements. It's a U.S. seller so perhaps contact him and inquire?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FAST-Racing-49cc-2-Stroke-GAS-Chopper-Engine-Mini-motorcycle-go-kart-cart-motor-/251901402486
thanks for the intrest but the honda's and honda clones wont work cause the clutch sits to far in and the bolt pattern is wrong the tecumseh tcII tc300 looks like it will work there on troy bilt tillers i got one im picking up this week if me n seller get same day off ill post updte pic if it works out
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