My first build

[Paden87]

So this is going to be my build. I just now bought a frame and most of you have seen the motor I have too. It's coming together slowly but I'm low in money so it will be a slow process.

 

[Paden87]

Never heard of this brand

 

[Paden87]

Motor sitting in frame

 

[n3480h]

That'll clean up nicely. It's amazing what a little elbow grease and paint will do for these old karts. Congrats on your acquisition.

"Streaker" eh? Does that mean you have to drive it nekkid?

 

[Paden87]

Don't tempt me. I'll go naked after it's finished and I put a 4 speed on it

 

[Poboy kartman]

Hang in there. ...someone with more knowledge and less smarty pants than this guy↑....will come along.......

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(And you guys thought I was a problem. .......)....

 

[Paden87]

It's a ken-bar s465 they went for $1087 brand new with a 6.5hp Tecumseh

 

[firemanjim]

It's a ken-bar s465 they went for $1087 brand new with a 6.5hp Tecumseh

Ding ding ding..... Winner! Yep, ken-bar streakers.....

 

[Paden87]

So I took the cover off the motor so I could see the gearing and I noticed the governor arm was broke off and a piece of in was laying I get the oil sensor. So I just took all of the governor out

 

[firemanjim]

Cut off that arm and pull it out. Tap the hole so you put a nipple, if you are gonna run a pump. If not, screw a self tapping screw into the hole, for future use.....

 

[Paden87]

Are you talking about a oil pump?

 

[firemanjim]

No, a fuel pump, in case you decide to put the tank somewhere else. A lot of us do......

 

[Paden87]

Ok. So if I do a fuel pump should I reject the carb or is it fun the way it is?

 

[Paden87]

Rejet*

 

[firemanjim]

No need to re jet. We use a fuel pump when gravity no longer feeds the carb. The tank has to be an 1" or so above the carb inlet or fuel will not flow.

 

[davidbooth1991]

I don't know if this is applicable..( apologies in advance if its not.)...
On rc. Cars they have a hose leading from the exhaust into the top of the fuel tank..this puts pressure in the tank and forces the fuel through the lines..

 

[Paden87]

Something like this?

 

[firemanjim]

No, like this..... GRRRRRRRR my tablet is as fast as molasses......
You would use a pulse pump. The one you have would most likely be too much pressure..... I'm trying to post a pic.....

 

[firemanjim]

That one you have puts out like 3-7 psi IIRC. You would have to use a pressure regulator and drop it to like... NO pounds...... Just a trickle.....

 

[Paden87]

And how des that one work? Is that a vacuum hose on it?