lets have a quickie!

[BriggsTwins]

I am currently working on a go-kart, for the snow,

the idea is based from the video i have included
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-cWxqwpQqA

I have a dynamark tractor with a 5 spd peerless, i have now victimized it for the front end (steering) and the trans/tensioner parts, pix will come soon, but the burgh is looking down the barrel of a another snow storm tomorrow.

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Lawn mower steering components are weak and will break.

 

[freakboy]

title of this thread made me afraid to click it...

 

[TurtleMann14]

that's a big sprocket

i love the winy straight cut gears, but i can't see it lasting that long. does that tranny have bearings or bushings?

 

[BriggsTwins]

the trans has bushings, and i dont plan on the machine lasting long, just a easy quick runner. you may notice from the video that the transmission is backwards, so the only gear they had to use was reverse. im going to change that rotating the transmission the proper way to utilize the 5 spd. the steering section is more than tough enough to use, and if it needs strengthening i will do it. to be honest this will be a fine kart and fun to buzz around in! i will be using a 6 horse briggs flatty. my 18 would detonate the tranny.

 

[mike75925]

will you be running a clutch? i couldn't tell if the tires were spinning making the noise, if it was the belt or if it was the tranny wound out. my vote, E both b and c.

 

[BriggsTwins]

that whine is the trans, and yes im going to run a belt tensioner

 

[TurtleMann14]

what ws the popping noise in the start of the video?

 

[BriggsTwins]

slack in the chain and the transmission

 

[Doc Sprocket]

That engine is running like S**T, and that kid's looking to get his feet taken off at the ankles! Get 'em off the ground, dumb@ss!
Anyhow, good luck with your build, should be a blast!
Also- If that tranny was backwards, could one flip it over and run it upside-down? Maybe plugging a vent hole and making a new one?

 

[joejoeguns]

Looked to me like that kart had the good old pull rope throttle and foot brakes with no nuetral.If you want to build one like that, I'd aim a little higher.LOL

 

[BriggsTwins]

oh undoubtedly! i am working a foot throttle in, brakes, and the clutch. no worries, that video is just a rough idea, but extremely close to what i am building. the kart will be an easy build, using angle iron for frame. Its not gonna travel at extreme speeds, but i will work for what i need

 

[joejoeguns]

Just bustin on ya,looks like a fun ride.I'm sure it'll come out fine.

 

[BriggsTwins]

hehe all good, i couldnt do any work today, so tomorrow i will (hopefully)

 

[BriggsTwins]

ok, some measurements to get an idea.
-frame channel length, 5 ft 3.5 inches,
- trans 17 inches across
- front swing mount is 12 inches across,
- extra channel (4 pieces) 25.125 inches
-rear tires 18 inches

 

[BriggsTwins]

Pictures!!!!

 

[BriggsTwins]

and more

 

[BriggsTwins]

Well today she made her first steps! (spinning tires by itself) got the steering welded up and made the pulley work, got a floor welded in. more progress to come

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

Have fun taking corners with that thing haha.

 

[TurtleMann14]

gard for the belt/chain

please