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You might want to find a kit that also includes the back plate.
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MatthewD
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What about this one then? - http://www.geminikarts.co.uk/shop/Product.asp?PID=1075&GID=7&SID=6854018&SPIN=14459
It's a Genuine Comet TAV2.
It's a Genuine Comet TAV2.
MatthewD
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Update!!
This Go Kart has been sitting in the back of my garage for quite a long time.
This is due to a few reasons:
1. Gear Ratio is too low; no acceleration and doesn't allow the engine to Rev out.
2. The throttle rod/assembly; the little piece on the throttle butterfly broke.
I am planning on Boring the engine out, and adding a 20mm ATV Carb, upgraded Cam Shaft and bigger flat top piston, rings and gudgeon pin.
I'm going to add a Torque converter, and maybe new, smaller tyres, to make an off-road racing go kart.
This Go Kart has been sitting in the back of my garage for quite a long time.
This is due to a few reasons:
1. Gear Ratio is too low; no acceleration and doesn't allow the engine to Rev out.
2. The throttle rod/assembly; the little piece on the throttle butterfly broke.
I am planning on Boring the engine out, and adding a 20mm ATV Carb, upgraded Cam Shaft and bigger flat top piston, rings and gudgeon pin.
I'm going to add a Torque converter, and maybe new, smaller tyres, to make an off-road racing go kart.
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Make sure the TC will handle the hp...
You gear ratio is too HIGH if you have no acceleration.
MatthewD
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Landuse, It's 4.8:1 on 145/70/6 tyres.
Yup, that's high
MatthewD
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I was going to just run a TC on that ratio but maybe it's still too high?
I would try the TC first and see how it goes. Afterwards you can mess with the sprockets if you need to
MatthewD
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Yeah I think I'll do that. What is the difference really between a Genuine Comet TAV2 and a Chinese Copy?
I am assuming quality, but we haven't had any problems with people using the knock off one
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4.8 on 14s will work np if total riden weight is <300lbs. I run 4.3 on 6ply 16" (much heavier tire)... but my frame was made to handle the speed... 50mph.
Just fyi
Just fyi
MatthewD
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I want to add 18x8.50x8 tyres and rims. The hubs are 3 stud, how would I drill the bolt holes to bolt the rim to the hub?
If you are going bigger on wheels, you might well need to change your gear ratio then
MatthewD
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Yeah I know.
I think I'm going to build a new subframe, with the axle farther back on pillowblocks and the engine in the center.
I think I'm going to build a new subframe, with the axle farther back on pillowblocks and the engine in the center.
MatthewD
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I'm thinking of swapping in a 6hp Lifan Diesel and 1" 30 series comet torque converter into this when I'm building the new rear frame.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Is the max RPM of the diesel the same as a petrol engine?
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Can't be. Saw the small Kohler Diesel has max power at 3300rpm, I believe.
MatthewD
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It's rated at 3600rpm
It's rated at 3600rpm
Then you should be fine to use it with a standard centrifugal clutch if you want
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