Just joined, hello all!

[Marty 0505]

I am new to this forum, needing the expertise that the members have. I'm working on an old Manco, roughly a 1982 era. Also have a Midwestern Industries that I cannot trace the serial number for and also have a kart that i have no idea of what it is...maybe someone can identify it.

 

[panchothedog]

Welcome to the forum. Nice old twin engine racer. At least that's what it looks like to me. With those huge sprockets probably was powered by 2 strokes.
You'll be busy for a while with 3 of them to work on.

 

[pearl111]

Hello and welcome to DIY.

 

[Denny]

welcome!!!!!!

 

[Marty 0505]

Welcome to the forum. Nice old twin engine racer. At least that's what it looks like to me. With those huge sprockets probably was powered by 2 strokes.
You'll be busy for a while with 3 of them to work on.

Thanks, it keeps me out of trouble! Still trying to investigate the origin of the twin engine unit before i jump into that one. The 2 stroke theory is actually a pretty good one and makes sense. I'll have to hunt some info down on that.

 

[Denny]

Thanks, it keeps me out of trouble! Still trying to investigate the origin of the twin engine unit before i jump into that one. The 2 stroke theory is actually a pretty good one and makes sense. I'll have to hunt some info down on that.

Oh it’s not a theory. It was a 2 stroke since one would have to rotate backwards. It is probably early to mid 60’s race kart. I keep thinking Simplex, but I’m probably wrong.

 

[Marty 0505]

Oh it’s not a theory. It was a 2 stroke since one would have to rotate backwards. It is probably early to mid 60’s race kart. I keep thinking Simplex, but I’m probably wrong.

I don't know enough to say you're incorrect, that's for sure! It has a square tube chassis which kind of throws me off. It came with no motors, it had to have the teardrop tank behind the seat. When I bought it, the guy (he's 92 years old) said that he sold a McCulloch engine that was on it long ago. I'd have no idea where to find a couple of those motors. If possible, I'm hoping to make it period correct.

I also need to find a rear indy wing for a Midwestern industries go kart I'm working on right now. If anyone may have one or where i can find one that would be appreciated. I've added a couple pictures if someone has a wing for it.