My go kart stops idling when i put it on the ground

[bob58o]

I want to help, but I'd feel like I'm just taking the bait??

No bait and switch, just a bunch of jokers here.

Help is needed.

buttetbags’ clutch is constantly engaged.
The engine idle speed (luckily) is low enough to cause the engine to die when the load is put on the engine (wheels on the ground).

I said luckily because if the idle speed is too high, the kart would just go for a joy ride by itself once the wheels hit the ground.

There is probably an issue with the gear ratio and type of driving that will continue to burn up clutches. Can part swap the clutch, or fix the problem.

 

[LVScottT]

Guys, it's obviously a grounding issue. The wires from the kill switch are shorting to the back axle.

OK, seriously, when lifted & idling, are the back wheels turning? If they are, then your clutch is engaging at too low of rpm. Check for a loose or missing spring.

 

[butterbagz]

Come awn guys....
Obviously its carb jetting. It runs better at higher altitudes and dies on the ground. The height difference is causing it to lean out on the ground, when it is lifted up the thinner air hits that magic 14.7 stoichiometric mixture mixture thing. I think a holley 750 should cure the problem.








Disclaimer:
Don't believe this joker.

I had a really rusty clutch

 

[butterbagz]

Sounds like it's allergic to the ground.

Might need to see a specialist for that,

Is it a clutch or torq converter???

How high is the idle speed???

I just had a really rusty clutch bought a new one fired up first pull

 

[butterbagz]

Guys, it's obviously a grounding issue. The wires from the kill switch are shorting to the back axle.

OK, seriously, when lifted & idling, are the back wheels turning? If they are, then your clutch is engaging at too low of rpm. Check for a loose or missing spring.

Issue solved clutch was really rusty got a new one

 

[butterbagz]

I want to help, but I'd feel like I'm just taking the bait??

I got it fixed just needed a new clutch

 

[butterbagz]

It's a 212

So when I lift up my kart of the ground it starts fine but when I touches the ground it dies