Manco interceptor identification?

[Jedibrad]

Does anyone know what model number/series this kart is? Thanks

 

[Hellion]

Wow, you seem to know the maker and the model name. That seems to be all you really need to know, right? A lot of people are never able to identify what kind of kart they have.

The labels and decals look intact, look for the model number there.

If no luck there, I think Gewgle is your friend.

 

[Jedibrad]

The one I have not in that good of shape...can barely read decals,would be very helpful to figure out series/model#.

 

[qtband]

Why is it important? What do you need?

 

[Jedibrad]

It's in pretty good shape but Gonna need several things...and some of it has been jerry-rigged and curious to know how it was originally...lots of manuals online but having trouble locating that particular one...parts diagram would be awesome...

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

GoPowerSports has a bunch of owners manuals on-line. I did a quick look through and did not see your particular model. I guess Manco used model #'s, not just names. Have a look:

http://www.gopowersports.com/go-kart-breakdowns/manco-models-103-5xxx/

Wait, here it is:

http://kartingdistributors.com/pdfs...-104/104_operatorsmanual_released20020909.pdf

 

[Jedibrad]

Right...that's exactly where I've been looking...see harder than one would imagine to figure out....looked thru all of them I think and can't seem to find that particular one lol

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Update- woohoo think I found it ...model 104 I think

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Or you found it...woohoo...lol

 

[mckutzy]

So it comes back to... what exactly are you looking for?
Parts wise... Engine, wheels, steering, axle are all basically the same thing amongst the yard kart verities..

 

[Jedibrad]

Well someone has apparently spot welded the sprocket/brake to the axle and they are about wore out...guessing it's missing a bushing/spacer or bearing err something to be correct...kinda hard to get the axle out with out grinding it lose and just need a plan for putting it back together without welding another one back like that

 

[mckutzy]

With a typical live axle setup(simply a piece of keyed shaft), they'll have a hub that's welded(or you can bolt) to the sprocket and another for the brake...all held with shaft collars(for extra security) and setscrews... No welding should be placed Upon the axle for any reason...

How about some pics of the axle setup you have...

 

[Jedibrad]

Maybe I'm wrong..maybe the brake hub is just welded to the sprocket...I know it's hard to tell from picture but when you spin wheel the brake hub is like a half inch out of balance and it just appears like a really crappy weld that someone has done at home. I just don't have any experience with go karts this is my first build and I could very well be wrong

 

[Jedibrad]

Woops...here's the pics...

 

[Jedibrad]

Update- I do know that it's a dual wheel drive...picture from one on here
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13131
Is that's what's refered to as a "live axle" set up?

 

[Hellion]

Fancy way of saying live axle, yes.

From the exploded view diagram, it appears the brake drum and the drive sprocket are a "unibody" design assembly. One-piece from the factory. It's only supposed to be keyed to the axle. No welds or other funny business.

Most of the prior karts Manco made, the axle was exposed and supported by bearing hangers right from the frame. This one and a few others have it riding inside a sleeve, a casing, sort of automotive style.