qtband
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Beans, did you get the torque converter in a box with the kart? It looks like (in the other thread) that you have a jackshaft and most of the torque converter stuff that you need.
new clutch sits spins and smokes
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beansdaddy78
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no actually i bought that stuff in a box with the jai ling 5.5 ohv clone motor for $25.
so im doing ok??? Is there any place i can buy just the plate? i seen the torque converter cover on ebay but couldnt find a plate. anybody got any hints???
OzFab
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beansdaddy78
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no not at all, im wanting to save anyway possible without causing a safety issue. im actually gonna try to break out my arc welder, i havent used one in at least 15 years so ive been putting it off forever, but im gonna try to make a header/straightpipe for one or more of my motors if it goes well.
would you happen to know if these rods i picked up tonight will work
3/32" #7014
im hoping so, please let me know so that i can return them, i got 3/4 black colored steel pipe from the plumbing section so if thats wrong please steer me in the right direction.
thank you for your help
OzFab
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I'm not up on ARC electrodes (I'm a MIG man) but that number seems to ring a bell. Best wait for others to chime in.
P.S. sorry about the aweful pun...
P.S. sorry about the aweful pun...
GregMartin
I like fast cars
My favourite welding rods are 2.5mm CIGweld Satincraft 13 rods they are good for just about anything including mild and galvanised steel. 3/32" is about 2.4mm so I'm sure they will be OK. I have used 3/4" tube to make a header before. About 14" should be the right length.
Also my two best welding tips for someone who hasn't done much welding a while are:
1) Get an automatic welding helmet (soooo much better)
2) Clamp a piece of scrap under the neutral clap and strike an arc on it first. This heats up the rod and makes it much less likely to stick when you start welding the job.
My Oh Five
www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18728
I use 6013 rods
OzFab
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My welding improved ten fold as soon as I got an auto helmet. Sadly, the one I have right now is a bit dark for me so my welding is a bit dodgy 
beansdaddy78
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6013's rang a bell when i was at the store too, but the old old old man helping me recommended the rods i ended up buying, they were only $5 for a small pack so ill try the 6013's when i go to the store next.
thanks for the tips
im sure people sell used auto helmets, any idea what a good price to pay for a used one would be?
thanks for the tips
im sure people sell used auto helmets, any idea what a good price to pay for a used one would be?
GregMartin
I like fast cars
Satincraft rods are 6013 as well
With regard to auto helmets you can get new ones for about $100. There are of course very expensive ones as well. The only difference is the time they take to go light again after the arc has stopped. This is not a problem. So I guess $100 helmets second hand would be less than that.
With regard to auto helmets you can get new ones for about $100. There are of course very expensive ones as well. The only difference is the time they take to go light again after the arc has stopped. This is not a problem. So I guess $100 helmets second hand would be less than that.
kendelrk
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You could buy a new auto Darkening helmet for around 40$ on sale from harbor freight
beansdaddy78
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i have a regular helmet to hold me over but i think if i do a decent job and get back into it ill be starting with the harbor frieght $40 helmet. then move up if needed.
thanks for the advice guys
GregMartin
I like fast cars
40 bucks, no flash burns, no welding the job to the bench, I'd get one.
I actually have two because I tort my ten year old how to weld. I told him you are only a man when you can stick steel together with fire!
I actually have two because I tort my ten year old how to weld. I told him you are only a man when you can stick steel together with fire!
jman231994
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Classic haha
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