My first go kart

Fallenleopard · Oct 23, 2012

Haven't posted in a while but i will hopefully be finishing the kart before the years end. That is if i stop buying more projects :roflol:

The front hubs from Fabroman are great, just need to finish the spindles and the front end is done.

Plan was to use the Victa engine but i found a great deal on a clone so i grabbed it. It has got electric start which i think i might move to the front so you can sit in the kart and start it but I'm not sure.

Just one question about the throttle linkage, I have looked at a ton of threads on this topic but can't seem to find what i am looking for. From my pedals there is a rod that goes back to the seat, from there i have to make something up.

One issue i see is there is no return spring on the engines current throttle control, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to set this up. going from the rod to maybe a cable? and some sort of return spring setup.

Thanks

landuse · Oct 23, 2012

Have you looked at the Helpful Links sticky regarding throttle hookups?

Fallenleopard · Oct 23, 2012

Thanks, didn't see that. Now i know what to do about the spring. But I'm not sure how to go from the rod to the cable?

Maybe drill a small hole in the end of the rod and feed the cable through that?

OzFab · Oct 23, 2012

Fallenleopard said:
Thanks, didn't see that. Now i know what to do about the spring. But I'm not sure how to go from the rod to the cable?

Maybe drill a small hole in the end of the rod and feed the cable through that?

That would work, with a nut & washer either side of the hole...

Fallenleopard · Nov 5, 2012

Okay so i have ignored my go kart for a little while so i can work on building the trailer to take it places and my RM100.
But now i am finished school its time to get back to work

I bought my engine as "faulty" they were known to have starter motor issue and dodgy wiring, also broken bolts. I have checked over mine against the wiring diagram in the manual and have look at all the the bolts. all seem to be in order and i will have a go of getting it running
Question: the idle screw is nearly all the way in how far do i bring it out? the engine will be governed at a certain speed right?

I have been back upto school to use the lathe and i am working on the spindles for the front (photos comming). hoping to get them finished this week.

I am about to order the tyres for the front and back

http://www.tyresupermarket.com.au/products/4_10_3_50_6_4_K352_KENDA_TYRE-1195-0.html

next thing to do will be mounting up the rear axle and getting the engine on.

OzFab · Nov 5, 2012

Fallenleopard said:
Question: the idle screw is nearly all the way in how far do i bring it out? the engine will be governed at a certain speed right?

Start it up & wind out the screw until it doesn't sound like it's screaming. Now keep winding it out until it starts to splutter then go back in 1/4 of a turn & you should be just about spot on.

Once you've done that, check the mixture. When you open the throttle it should rev quickly & easily until the governor kicks in then it shoud rev smoothly. Let it off & it should drop back to a smooth idle

landuse · Nov 6, 2012

Fallenleopard said:
Question: the idle screw is nearly all the way in how far do i bring it out? the engine will be governed at a certain speed right?

Generally you turn it in until it is seated, and then out 1 1/2 turns. This is a general guideline. You can then start your engine and adjust it further from there

Fallenleopard · Nov 10, 2012

My spindles are complete.....nearly....

The photos say it all!!!

My first time on a lathe and cutting a thread, now just to make the rest of the spindle which shouldn't be to hard

That lovely hub in the photos was made by Fabroman!!

OzFab · Nov 10, 2012

Fallenleopard said:
My first time on a lathe and cutting a thread, now just to make the rest of the spindle which shouldn't be to hard

Nice work

but why are they different lengths?

Fallenleopard said:
That lovely hub in the photos was made by Fabroman!!

You're welcome

landuse · Nov 12, 2012

Nice work. The hubs could have turned out a bit better though :roflol:

Fallenleopard · Nov 12, 2012

Fabroman said:
Nice work but why are they different lengths?

well i have to trim the long part down but i threaded a little too far on one, which is ok because i left extra room for the bearings from the beginning

thanks Landuse!!!

tcgs13 · Nov 23, 2012

Why use the honda? its a vintage kart so why not have a vintage motor also? plus that old 2 stroke might be faster than the honda and it will definately sound better.

OzFab · Nov 23, 2012

landuse said:
Nice work. The hubs could have turned out a bit better though

Hey, I missed this: Why, what's wrong with them :toetap05:

machinist@large · Nov 23, 2012

landuse said:
Nice work. The hubs could have turned out a bit better though

Fabroman said:
Hey, I missed this: Why, what's wrong with them :toetap05:

Right 'bout now, I'm guessing it's a good thing Y'all are on different continents!!!!! :lolgoku:

landuse · Nov 26, 2012

Fabroman said:
Hey, I missed this: Why, what's wrong with them :toetap05:

Just some good humoured ribbing. :stir:

They are actually very well made. I was wondering when you would notice this.

OzFab · Nov 26, 2012

machinist@large said:
Right 'bout now, I'm guessing it's a good thing Y'all are on different continents!!!!!

Nah, all in good fun :thumbsup:

landuse said:
Just some good humoured ribbing.

landuse said:
They are actually very well made.

I know they are

Figjam

landuse said:
I was wondering when you would notice this.

I have no idea why it took me almost 2 weeks to see it. It must've been around the time of my "silence" & it just slipped through the cracks

Fallenleopard · Dec 4, 2012

tcgs13 said:
Why use the honda? its a vintage kart so why not have a vintage motor also? plus that old 2 stroke might be faster than the honda and it will definately sound better.

Honestly i don't think it would be faster, main reason for the swap is i want something reliable that is designed to run horizontally and has a max revs so i can't blow it up haha.

I'm sure i will get to build another kart for the victa.

Not much happening with the cart need to buy some metal to finish off the spindles and waiting for the tyres to come in the mail.

any suggestions on how i should mount the engine to the current mount as the holes don't line up.

Doc Sprocket · Dec 4, 2012

You could either make an adaptor plate, or simply drill new holes. New holes will be simpler if there's sufficient material there, but I suspect you'd want to slot them for adjustability.

jman231994 · Dec 4, 2012

Fallenleopard said:
Honestly i don't think it would be faster, main reason for the swap is i want something reliable that is designed to run horizontally and has a max revs so i can't blow it up haha.

Hate to break it to you, but it is designed to run horizontally, it just wasnt fitted as such on your model, the engine is the same though...

It also will last a very long time at those revs...especially if you drive it like a proper kart....you are pretty slow around the track hahahahahaha. OH and with a governor the Victa will be hugely faster (I WILL SMOKE YOU) :thumbsup:

OzFab · Dec 4, 2012

jman231994 said:
....you are pretty slow around the track hahahahahaha.

Well, you know what they say about women drivers

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