New Member! Building a Dingo 285

[Rustangjf68]

Hello all!

New here! So I’m restoring a Dingo 285. It was sitting, for 11yrs, in the woods. So far, I’ve stripped the cart, had it sandblasted, and just welded on a new floor pan. The original was toast!
I need help tracking down the right spindles, brake cable, throttle cable, springs, chain, and brake.

I’m purchasing a predator motor from harbor freight, 6.5hp.

can anyone tell me if I need spacers, clutch, and what size belt to use? The cart was half stripped when I got it. Any advice on tires?

Thanks for all your help in advance!

 

[Karttekk]

Here's the parts breakdown for a Manco 285-07 which should be close to your kart.

https://assets.americanlandmaster.com/uploads/manuals/Fun-Kart/285_operatorsmanual_285b2.pdf

Two parts sources that should stock many of the parts you'll need or be able to suggest what would work for your kart.

https://www.gokartsupply.com/

https://www.gopowersports.com/

 

[Karttekk]

Maybe this older 285-04 is closer.

https://assets.americanlandmaster.com/uploads/manuals/Fun-Kart/285_operatorsmanual_28504.pdf

 

[Rustangjf68]

Maybe this older 285-04 is closer.

https://assets.americanlandmaster.com/uploads/manuals/Fun-Kart/285_operatorsmanual_28504.pdf

Thank you so much, that is a great help!

 

[madprofessor]

Clearly you're serious and planning to do it right, since you had the frame sandblasted.
That being the case, go ahead and replace those rear axle bearings while at it. Just being there already doesn't mean you have to reuse them.

 

[Rustangjf68]

Clearly you're serious and planning to do it right, since you had the frame sandblasted.
That being the case, go ahead and replace those rear axle bearings while at it. Just being there already doesn't mean you have to reuse them.

Roger that! Thank you!