New guy here!

[s10kid]

Hey guys im new here my names Mike and I live in Highwood IL but im currently in Vincennes IN for school. My friend and I were working on his go kart his dad got for him but he doesnt really know anything about engines and stuff so he GAVE it to me! Anywho its a birel chassis with a briggs fun power engine.. Im looking to get maybe a 12 or more hp engine or a snowmobile engine, this one has a real bad vacuum leak and I want something with more power. It also needs a hub, tires, brake assembly, and sprocket. Im not really sure with what I need so if someone can help out that'd be great!
Thanks for looking!

 

[1992suburban]

Looks good

 

[1992suburban]

anyways HUBS are cheap

BMI KARTS

looks like a 1" axle

I feel ya pain on the vacuum leak

 

[s10kid]

Actually It doesnt need a hub I forgot.. That axel has no keyways in it but the one that does have keyways doesnt fit those hubs. So I was going to use that one, is there anyway to attach a disc and sproket with out keyways?

 

[1992suburban]

WELDER

it doesnt have a keyway cut into the axle??? if not buy a new axle very cheap like 30-40 bux

 

[s10kid]

Yea I was thinking about that but I have no idea what to get

 

[1992suburban]

perfect chance to upgrade to 1.25" axle then

 

[anderkart]

Hey, cool kart there s10kid...


A complete new 1-1/4" axle setup would be stronger, but if you want to save some money we can probably locate whatever parts you need to get ya going here, but we'll need more detailed info to help you out.

That axel has no keyways in it but the one that does have keyways doesnt fit those hubs.

Why aren't your hubs fitting your axle that has a keyway?
Is this key'd axle a 1" diameter, and your hubs made for the larger 1-1/4" axle size, or is there some other issue?

Do you already have a sprocket and rotor with hubs? If so what size axle are they made to fit?

 

[s10kid]

the other axel doesnt have threaded ends and these hubs dont fit on them but these are the ones i wanna use because they have good tires. So I could get just the axel? what do i get? I also do not have a sprocket but i have a rotor with a hub. I also need a caliper non hydrolic just a cheap manual one.

 

[1992suburban]

thats a NICE cart and worth fixing it right,
if cost is an issue..

buy a snowmobile brake setup off ebay. 30-40 bux rotor hub caliper and mastercylinder fits 1" axle
buy new axle with threaded ends so you can use the hubs you want and your done..

then you will have a GOOD SAFE NICE setup

 

[s10kid]

Yea cost is somewhat of an issue im trying to finish my s10 but I have some extra money for the kart. Does it matter what snowmobile it comes from or are they all the same? I also need a sprocket. Thanks for all the help so far guys I really appreciate it!

 

[1992suburban]

naw, so long as if you use 1" axle you get 1" rotor

I found several on there

 

[s10kid]

Alright ive been looking around and all i need is the master cylender because i have a rotor. I need help with the axel though. The hubs I have fit this one, it is threaded and has a step at the end of the threads which holds the wheels I guess, so if I can find the samething that would be great. Im just not sure what I need

 

[anderkart]

How about this axle: http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_21285_21285
Different length axles here:http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_6970_291701+93+544613

 

[s10kid]

Yea thats what I have no with no keyways, Ill have to check to see if there is a northern tool by me when I get home and pick up some parts. Thanks for the help man I really really appreciate it. I have a couple other questions too if you dont mind. Is the stge 1 blue clone from nr-racing a good engine Im really considering getting it. Would it be fast? Also would this sprocket and hub work?
54 Tooth #41 Sprocket
SKU/Part No: 801210

Multi-Pattern Sprocket Hub (1" #400247)
SKU/Part No: 400247 or 600255

 

[neebles]

Hey, well sorry to interupt, but I wanted to let you know Im in Grayslake IL which isnt too far from Highwood (grandparents used to live in Highland Park) Anyway, when you are back from school, and get the kart running, we should ride...I usually just do some parking lot crusing with some buddies....

 

[s10kid]

Wow thats good to hear man, Im in grayslake all the time for carshows and friends and stuff, I was going to ask some people where to ride up by us. Is there any trucks or anything? I also found out that my kart is a 72 birel targa if that helps anyone with helping me getting this thing running.