Manco Fox 2x5 LXT Go Kart
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Whitetrashrocker
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Looks like the tank right there with the red cap.
Is there something wrong with it?
There are generic replacements online. Any of those aluminum can type should have mounting brackets to attach and some fuel line for gas supply.
Is there something wrong with it?
There are generic replacements online. Any of those aluminum can type should have mounting brackets to attach and some fuel line for gas supply.
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The engine has a tank already on it. It's that plastic L shaped thing on top of the engine. Maybe your question was " what kind of gas does it take ". Low grade regular like you put in your car.
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I’m going to venture that the gas tank is kaput, cracked or it leaks. Some plastic tanks are fairly thin and are easily damaged with ‘normal‘ use or the plastic gets brittle after a while and you are right, that is an “old man” go kart that is probably 20+ years old. The engine is an old man Tecumseh Powersport series probably 5 or 6 horsepower. More photos will reveal what it is but I suspect the gas tank will be easy to find if you need a new one.
That’s a gift that will be remembered. Ask as many questions as you feel comfortable with, then go past your comfort zone (to break the dreaded “dumb question“ and “too many questions” stigma). Good that you started early and this isn’t last minute preparations.
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Unless you’re really crafty, the seat looks like replacement might be a better option especially for a Christmas gift where the giftee sort of expects perfection. I believe this is a more or less drop-in replacement (for Manco karts) but measure yours and take note of the product dimensions to be sure:
www.bmikarts.com
Double Seat for Go Karts| Manco 11359 / 8134
www.bmikarts.com
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Landmaster is the parent company of the defunct Manco brand and has a few of the old parts lists. Guessing the Fox 2X5 LXT is a model 485/486. These aren’t much to go by but will help you identify the kart and parts can still often be found by searching “Manco ####”.
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Show us photos of the Tecumseh engine, specifically the engine info (numbers) so we can match part numbers to serial numbers and see what gas tank you need, otherwise someone else may know exactly what you need just by sight.
What was wrong with the gas tank? You never told us.
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Is this it? Found it in 10 seconds....
Amazon.com : 36863 Fuel Gas Tank with Cap, Compatible With Tecumseh OH195EA, OH195EP, OH195SA, OH195XA, OHH45, OHH50, OHH55, OHH60, OHH65, OHSK55, and More Engine : Patio, Lawn & Garden
Amazon.com : 36863 Fuel Gas Tank with Cap, Compatible With Tecumseh OH195EA, OH195EP, OH195SA, OH195XA, OHH45, OHH50, OHH55, OHH60, OHH65, OHSK55, and More Engine : Patio, Lawn & Garden
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I've owned a couple of Tecumseh engines, and the one you show in the link looks exactly like it. Doesn't seem like she wants to engage much. Is something wrong with the tank on the engine, or does she not know what it is. A little communication would help.
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Unless you are mechanically inclined and motivated, perhaps you can hand this whole venture over to the ex-husband? It's probably just one more hassle you'd rather not deal with until it is unwrapped or revealed on Christmas Day. Give him your username and login and he can use your account...?