new mbr, retired viet, w/10yo grandaughter

[buckwill]

hi im buck, ex navy disabled retired ex millwright machinist, arrested/stroked in 2000 so I misspell misspeak lots,, raixzsning granddaughter fm um hardtimes,, bought her a faulty go cart,, excellent frame, unworkable live axle rear, want to build independent rear,, thinking ford think swing arm golf cart rear but saw one similar on your site,, why I joined, will consider any other options,,invite any/all ideas,, thanks, buck,, oh 65, from Tennessee but in calif, I have extensive weldinf,, machinist skills,, have welder// victor gsa hatchet but no machine tools,, buck,

 

[OzFab]

Buck; sorry to hear about your poor health, I hope everything is "ok" now...

Building or converting a frame to IRS is a massive & expensive undertaking, I wish you the best of luck; I'm sure there will be a few members who can/will help you out...

So, exactly why is the current live axle "unworkable"?

 

[buckwill]

bought this from neighbor acroos street,, like half size dune buggy, 18 hp kohler Vtwin,, live axle, entire engine package on platform, shakes carb off engine when it runs,, live axle rear,, went from his side of street to mine, wouldn't turn, just shoves front end, when he could get it runnin,, he gave up in disgust,, they had fight, sold to me, cheap, good welding lots fab,, im on high desert calif,, 10 y/o granddaughter, don't want especially fast but do want safety/ease of use, has comet 40, gear ratio way too high, has burned/blown 3 these clutches, thanks for hello,, buck

 

[OzFab]

As a quick fix for now, you could put a free spinning bearing hub on it which will give the effect of a dead axle or diff & free up the steering. It's likely the steering geometry needs some attention also, not to mention there may be something binding...

My 10yo daughters kart is geared around 12:1 off a 3hp B&S engine & it's plenty fast enough for her; can you get a sprocket tooth count? axle & jackshaft; also, what size are the rear tyres?

 

[landuse]

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