My first build

[souperman000]

I got the frame and the orange engine with the clutch off of craigslist for $80. the engine cam off a rototiller from a guy we knew

 

[souperman000]

well IMO mcmaster carr is a confusing with all the measurements and such. foound this on BMI for cheaper than mcmaster carr as well.

http://www.bmikarts.com/item/1-Axle-Nut-400050-718

also planning on getting some locking collars...what do you guys think?

http://www.bmikarts.com/item/2-Piece-Steel-Locking-Collar-400110K-400120-600130-3236

also a kill switch option

http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Toggle-Kill-Switch-400501-5917

 

[souperman000]

bump.

 

[jamyers]

Looks good to me!

 

[souperman000]

My parts from BMI came today...a lot earlier than I expected (considering I ordered them Thursday night) form the USPS.

Still awaiting the hubs and another wheel from my neighbor before I can finish this thing up, ALMOST THERE

 

[mr.all dat]

mango go krats brake.

:idea2

well IMO mcmaster carr is a confusing with all the measurements and such. foound this on BMI for cheaper than mcmaster carr as well.

http://www.bmikarts.com/item/1-Axle-Nut-400050-718

also planning on getting some locking collars...what do you guys think?

http://www.bmikarts.com/item/2-Piece-Steel-Locking-Collar-400110K-400120-600130-3236

also a kill switch option

http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Toggle-Kill-Switch-400501-5917

 

[mr.all dat]

can you help me. i have a red mango

red mango the brake wont stop the krat. the brake stay down how can i fix it .

 

[landuse]

red mango the brake wont stop the krat. the brake stay down how can i fix it .

I would suggest that you start your own thread with pics of the brake that is not working properly. We can help you from there

 

[jamyers]

red mango the brake wont stop the krat. the brake stay down how can i fix it .

You'll fix it by making the brake come up, and then your krat will undoubtedly stop.

 

[souperman000]

So, while I await the hubs and wheel, I thought that I should try hooking up the kill switch.

But I dont know how...any suggestions? this is my kill switch, and some wire at the throttle linkage if it helps

Jamyers: I know you explained it to me briefly in your thread, but I didnt quite get how it all came together

 

[OzFab]

Basically, a kill switch earths the spark. You need to take the wire from the throttle linkage & connect it to the wire from the switch. There should be a second wire from the switch to the frame, unless the switch itself is grounded.

 

[MrNoizyToyz]

dont get them I tried them and they suck

 

[jamyers]

Basically, a kill switch earths the spark. You need to take the wire from the throttle linkage & connect it to the wire from the switch. There should be a second wire from the switch to the frame, unless the switch itself is grounded.

dont get them I tried them and they suck

What on earth are you referring to?

 

[souperman000]

Well, I got fed up with the pull cord ripping out of myt hand,being slack, and the engine being hard to start. With the help of youtube I tensioned up the spring in the recoil starter and the chord works perfectly now.

I am taking Toystory's advice to inspect the flywheel key to see if it is sheared. I am doing thi because sometimes the chord rips out of my hand. Before I go ripping into the flywheel and the engine, I had a few questions to make sure I am doing this right:

-Could it really be the flywheel key? I did a quick search through the forum and some threads have said its actually the valve leash. I really dont want to dig throughthe valves because it seems very complicate and I dont have many of the specialized tools so I could easily mess up the engine.

-What is the easiest, safest, most effiecient way to remove the flywheel? I have heard the prybar and hammer method works well. I am heading to Harbor Freight today to pick up a 15/16's socket to get the nut off.

 

[souperman000]

Alright, well, this flywheel nut is just being a b!otch and doesnt want to come off. I have used the ratchet, some WD-40, and my strength, but this thing just doesnt want to come off. Anyone have and tips, tricks, or ideas to get it unscrewed?

Edit - nevermind, im going to try the engine how it is and not worry about the key for now. If it gets on my nerves again, Ill see what Ill do.

 

[cumminsbayou4x4]

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[souperman000]

yea, I havent worked on it in a while. I ordered hubs last week and they arrived, fit my wheel. More trouble with the keyway lining up on the hub and the locking collar

gonna mess with the cable hook ups and mounting bolts for everything this week. Hopefully I can get with the guy that has been helping me with this and we can finish this B1tch.

taking forever but I am learning alot and it has been fun. It will hopefully get finished eventually!

 

[souperman000]

got the other rear wheel from my neighbor tonight. Ive got a roller now! looks kinda like a dragster.

Edit - I really hope I dont have to change my 6:1 ratio because I have 18" tires.

 

[landuse]

got the other rear wheel from my neighbor tonight. Ive got a roller now! looks kinda like a dragster.

Edit - I really hope I dont have to change my 6:1 ratio because I have 18" tires.

You might have to, but you will only find out when you ride it

 

[OzFab]

How did you go with the kill switch?

When do we get to see more pics of the kart?