new kart, new questions

[mhero]

I recently purchased a new kart - it's shall we say a project... unknown make/ model, has a KT100 built by Stencil Racing which is going to need an overhaulin', brakes frozen, crappy homemade master cylinder mount, after searching the forum here I found how they are supposed to mount, and will be purchasing complete new brake system. first thing I did when I got it home was a complete disassembly, then grit blasted the frame to see what I got into. On the right side just in front of the rear axel bearing hanger I found a stamped # S283 which hopefuly will help ID the kart. The steering column has some rust holes, so I plan on replacing that as well as the rear bumper, which leads to another question, if you look at the photo of the bumper mount there is some epoxy, which I will clean off, but what holds that stud in place - I'm sure the frame isn't threaded, so...??? without destroying the tubing I want to remove the stud, fix any metal issues and replace, but not sure whats going on there. I've got my work cut out form me, but can't wait

 

[OzFab]

If you're referring to the stud in pic 3, from what I can see, the epoxy holds it in place. If so, you could replace it by welding in a bolt, head first

 

[HaM551]

looks good, one thing i have noticed, which i might be wrong, are the spindles you will need, im not exactly sure what they are called???? but they are the ones which attach straight onto the bearings. ie the old ones. Please tell me if you find them, cause i am having trouble finding some for my kart. Is the engine in OK condition ? is it ceased ?

 

[OzFab]

looks good, one thing i have noticed, which i might be wrong, are the spindles you will need, im not exactly sure what they are called???? but they are the ones which attach straight onto the bearings. ie the old ones. Please tell me if you find them, cause i am having trouble finding some for my kart.

You may be better off making them, having them made or import them from the US. You have to remember, go kart parts are much cheaper & easier to get in the US compared to here...

 

[mhero]

I have all the steering linkage, and parts, I only need replace the bearings, and fix some rust issues w/ the steering uprights. Does anyone have an idea of the make and model of this frame? Also the kart came w/ a brand new wet clutch, but the old one is stuck on the shaft. if you look @ the pic of the motor, you can see the starting shaft coming out of the clutch, does that unscrew from the motor shaft, or should it pull out w/ a gear puller?

 

[OzFab]

Undo the set screws & it should pull off with a bit of presuasion