Need help with Model T go kart transmission

[dw1973]

I have a 1960 Model T go kart made by McDonough Corp. in GA.

I cannot get the forward drive lever to lock in place. You have to hold the lever down to drive it currently. I bought the car without an engine so it needs some adjustments.

I would be grateful if anyone could e-mail a photo or two of the transmission area from above and from underneath.
This would allow me to see if everything is in place.

I cannot find much info on these little cars.

Thanks,

Dave from Michigan
taraanddave@aol.com

 

[Russ2251]

Post pics so we can see what you have.

 

[Orange Krate]

I'm going from memory but I think those used a verticle crankshaft engine that pivots to tension a belt. My guess is there's a worn notch of some sort that's not holding it in gear.

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