Manco 612 Engine replacement
- Thread starter brad0505
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Welcome to the forum.
Post some pics of your kart so that we know what you are working with. A few people will be able to advise you on the engine, but i am pretty sure it won't be a hard swap. The Predator is one of the most used engines on karts there in the States
Kartorbust
Inmate #627
Would this be a Dingo Deuce by chance?
Kartorbust
Inmate #627
I wouldn't go with a 212. The engine that's currently on there is right around 10hp or so. Plus the driver pulley for the CVT is a 1" bore, 212 is only a 3/4" pto. Minimum you'd want a 420 predator, to at least be close to the power rating and because that has a 1" pto on it. If I remember right, Tecumsehs are a bit odd in that the larger engines still have a smaller engine bolt pattern, but I could be wrong. You'll have more work if you drop down engine size when you're moving that much weight. I don't know what the gear ratio is of the transaxle, but I doubt it'll fully be low enough (high numerically) to compensate for a lower powered engine.
Budget GoKart
Aka a kenbar
That's a 10hp if I got the code right so that motor would be a monster with the correct slide carb! If you wanna replace it I'll take it!
Kartorbust
Inmate #627
Where's it peaking oil at? Side cover or the pto seal? Both can be replaced relatively easy. If you cannot find a gasket for the side cover, go to an auto parts store and ask for a bottle of RTV that works with engine oil. If it's from the pto seal go to a small engine repair place like an ACE Hardware (they usually do small engine repair) and they might be able to order you a seal. Resealing shouldn't cost more than $50, if parts are still available. But considering Tecumseh went out of business back in 2009, I wouldn't be too hopeful at finding many parts. So a Predator 420 would be your best bet. There might be some tweaking that needs to be done, but nothing that will be too extreme.