Manco dingo

[Lyon76]

Hello all. I got a late '90's manco dingo two seater that originally came with a 8hp tecumseh motor and comet 40 setup. The motor is bad. I want to put a predator 13hp motor in it. I went through the whole kart, tightening and greasing. Old motor is out and ready for the predator engine. I got a new belt and chain. Besides making new holes for the engine to mount up. Is there anything else I'm going to have problem with? I know I will have to fab up a throttle linkage for the motor, anyone have pics of a setup I can make from my local hardware store? Any other issues you guys for see? Thanks again!!!

 

[rushking19]

Hello all. I got a late '90's manco dingo two seater that originally came with a 8hp tecumseh motor and comet 40 setup. The motor is bad. I want to put a predator 13hp motor in it. I went through the whole kart, tightening and greasing. Old motor is out and ready for the predator engine. I got a new belt and chain. Besides making new holes for the engine to mount up. Is there anything else I'm going to have problem with? I know I will have to fab up a throttle linkage for the motor, anyone have pics of a setup I can make from my local hardware store? Any other issues you guys for see? Thanks again!!!

You'll also need new motor mounting points, because that's a big motor,but it depends on how big your current mounting points are, any pics

 

[landuse]

Maybe also a new jackshaft? Post some pics for us to be ure

 

[Lyon76]

I feel stupid! How do you post pics? Lol

 

[Lyon76]

Here you go

 

[Lyon76]

The stock engine mount is 10.5x6.5, I will drill new holes. I looked at the mounting holes for the new motor and I can use my stock mount, but drill new holes.

 

[Lyon76]

I haven't got the predator yet. Tomorrow is harbor freights 25% off, before I buy it I want to make sure it will work without spending a crapload of money. Thanks again

 

[Lyon76]

New motor

 

[Lyon76]

Motor on fabbed up motor mount, mocking everything up

 

[Lyon76]

My uncle had several old riding mowers in the back so I grabbed a battery mount and cover off a old snapper. Painted motor mount and battery tray. Post pics later. Everything seems to be working out, just putting a lot of thought into this.

 

[KartFab]

I had the red version of this that had an 11 hp tecumseh electric start. I replaced it with a gx390. There is apot just in front of the engine jackshaft for a small mower battery.

One thing I had to watch out for was the chain clearing the bottom of the engine. block. Wasn't a big deal if you just think through it when positioning the jackshaft sprocket.

Also if you are one that pays attention to detail, you could re-route the wiring from the electric start to a little box below the steering wheel. There may already be a piece of steel there for you to bolt a keystart to.

 

[Lyon76]

That's the plan gran pann. I figured that was the spot for a battery version. I drilled that yesterday. I was thinking about the key start too. Thanks

 

[MancoGX390]

Looks good! I have a late 90s Manco Dingo single seater that came with a 8hp briggs, swapped that piece of crap out for a genuine GX390 13hp, best decision i ever made! so much fun!

 

[Lyon76]

Nice!!! I extended the lines for the key start, and the motor won't shut off when I turn the key too off lol, I'm stumped. Any ideas?

 

[firemanjim]

you're missing a ground somewhere.....

 

[Poboy kartman]

you're missing a ground somewhere.....

More likely. ...he's trying to ground out a ground wire.....but hey...we're all just guessing here...

 

[Lyon76]

Ok thanks. I'm gonna start all over. Definitely pulling the seat off and make my life easier lol. I appreciate the help guys.

 

[Lyon76]

I eliminated the battery, yea it's nice and all. But I was thinking since it doesn't charge it and I can't run lights. Too heck with it. So I eliminated the start and went back with the kill switch on the steering wheel. It works great keeping it simple. Now I need to get a stiffer return spring so it doesn't idle so high. I appreciate all the help guys. I also turned the pull start so it faces towards the back of the go kart. I'm more used to 3 wheelers lol

 

[firemanjim]

Hey Lookey here..... Put that battery back in its place and secure it down. Now getcha self some 10-12 gauge wire, some connectors and, o yeah..... The lights!
Wire up a simple harness that will have one short ground, to the frame. Then a long one, with a Y at the end, one for each light lead.
Ok, so by now, you're think..... Duhhh, I already know thissss but I still can't charge the battery......
Well, yes you can.... Let me ask you, the majority of your riding is done in the day, right? I can hear your brain rattling "yes" , in unison with mine. Ok, so go down to harbor freight ,or where ever , and buy a couple of those plug in solar chargers, for your car. And one of them fancy $7 battery tenders.... Take the solar chargers and cut the plugs off, and wire them together (not sure if in a series or parallel matters here) so you have a negative plug and a positive. A good tip is to always use opposite type plugs for + & -, like a male lead + and female - . This way, later down the road, if you take it apart, you will know how it goes, cause it can only plug in one way.
The solar chargers charge during the day. When not in use, the battery tender will keep battery at peak. If you use some LEDs, the battery should last for quite a bit of night time fun......

 

[OzFab]

...since it doesn't charge it...

Wait, what? If it has electric start, it has a charging coil (or did I miss something)...