new to go karts

[bigfoot493]

Hello everyone my name is Richard and I'm in south eastern nc. I just recently purchased a used go kart that I'm having a hard time finding out what kind of kart it is. Its missing the clutch as the previous owner removed it and no longer had it. So now I've got to try and figure it out. I think it may be a carter but I also think it could be a Murray. I only gave $300 for it and the engine runs good...............thanks for any insight and help.

 

[Rail rider]

All the info you need is on the tag.. You are lucky to still have it.. Google can help you the rest of the way..

 

[Hellion]

Thanks for all the wonderful photos. You'd be surprised how many new people say they've found something, have no photos but try to describe it to us anyway.

There can be no doubt as to what you have--it is indeed a Carter Brothers kart. Model #2506-3417

Here's a manual: http://kartingdistributors.com/pdfs/carterpdfs/2506-3017.pdf

 

[Rail rider]

Thanks for all the wonderful photos. You'd be surprised how many new people say they've found something, have no photos but try to describe it to us anyway.

There can be no doubt as to what you have--it is indeed a Carter Brothers kart. Model #2506-3417

Here's a manual: http://kartingdistributors.com/pdfs/carterpdfs/2506-3017.pdf

I was going to charge him $9.95 for that manual... Plus 5.00 for Email shipping

 

[OzFab]

Unfortunately, as this is more of a kart ID than an intro, it's in the wrong place... Moved...

 

[Texan]

Richard, I just recently started rebuilding a model just like yours. I have a thread on here in the Project section. I just tore mine down and am getting it ready for paint. You need a 3/4" bore Centrifugal Clutch Pulley type. They are on eBay for like twenty something bucks. You also need a 5L300 V-belt. This setup is just like my first Carter kart I rebuilt last month. My kart like yours is missing the jackshaft and roll cage, thanks for posting the pictures, nice to see what mine should look like

 

[bigfoot493]

Thanks everyone..........after y'all told me that the tag had the info I needed I found a diagram with the part I needed. I had been trying to look up the "kart wheels" name to no avail for hours on Google and could not find a similar kart. It came with 3 belts but no clutch. The previous owner removed it to get a new one and never got it and lost the old one so I've been on a wild goose chase for a day looking at 1,000's of carts online and here. The throttle cable was also hooked up wrong and I have now fixed that too. I like how the craigslist add said running go kart would make great Christmas present for $450! then I arrived to find a un running project. Guess I can't complain too much because in the end I got it for $300 and it dosnt look like I will have to put to much more $$ into it to make it a good present for my boys. Now where to find some pool noodles for it in the winter.

 

[chancer]

You can find Black Pool Needles at a Refrigeration or Air Conditioning Supply shop.
Known as Rubatex or Armatex.
Or a Plumbing supply house, Pipe insulation.

Or Good ol Home Depot "pipe insulation".
Possibly you locally Owned and Operated True Value.

 

[dronkross]

Hey Hey everyone! I'm Kamil from Poland!

 

[B_Bimmer]

Hi Kamil... From Poland you say?

 

[Hellion]

All the info you need is on the tag.. You are lucky to still have it.. Google can help you the rest of the way..

I was going to charge him $9.95 for that manual... Plus 5.00 for Email shipping

Then why did you send him off to Gewgle like a miserable ingrate?

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[OzFab]

Hey Hey everyone! I'm Kamil from Poland!

Please start a new thread in the intro section...

 

[Rail rider]

Then why did you send him off to Gewgle like a miserable ingrate?

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I sent him off to gewgle because.. I wasn't in the mood to learn for him.. I was making a joke to you about charging 9.95 please note the 5.00 email shipping fee.. see that was another little joke.. As for being an ingrate. Well. Is that a typo ? Or are you not to sure of its meaning ?

 

[Hellion]

I sent him off to gewgle because.. I wasn't in the mood to learn for him.. I was making a joke to you about charging 9.95 please note the 5.00 email shipping fee.. see that was another little joke.. As for being an ingrate. Well. Is that a typo ? our are you not to sure of its meaning ?

Your humor is not lost on me and I guess it was something I felt like saying, but touché.

I know what it means, you miserable curmudgeon. Fixed it for you.

 

[Rail rider]

Hey Hey everyone! I'm Kamil from Poland!

Nice highjacking attempt

 

[chancer]

Nice highjacking attempt

No Doubt... Our mods should work for TSA!

 

[Texan]

Bigfoot, your brake rod is not installed correctly, it should go thru that guide piece next to it.

This is how mine looked before I took it apart. It made the band brake line up perfectly with the drum.

 

[bigfoot493]

Im picking up the clutch today a place in town has it $75..........kinda steep but at least I don't have to wait for it to ship.

 

[Hellion]

Cool, if you can't stand waiting for shipments I have a whole slew of parts to sell you at super steep prices!

I just need your address, phone number and a good time to drop by.

 

[chancer]

Wish I knew you were looking for a clutch. I got a guy in Colorado I got my last one for $17.53 and free shipping. Ordered Friday and had it on Monday.
Man For 2 days wait you could have had 4! and still saved 5 bucks.

Then sold the other 3 for 75 bucks to the locals.