Noob questions about engines and steering.

[ThunderGoatz]

im planning on getting a clone engine, and it says it doesn't come with a lot of stuff. ive tried looking up stuff to see what i need, but the in the end it resulted in a lot of confusion about people removing a lot of things. so what will i need to make this engine work? also, how should i go about mounting it to my frame?

as for steering, i have know how it works, but i dont know all the parts i need for it to work, nor do i know how to build it. any help with that will be appreciated. Thank you.

Engine: http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Yellow-Clone-Dupor-196cc-OHV-Racing-Engine-ADJ-1001-7445

 

[jman231994]

The engine will run in the configuration you buy it...assuming you have a fuel tank. You will need a muffler or header pipe to run it properly, this is the one it should have stock, http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Clone-Stock-Muffler-711135-7255 ....but you could use others on the website....Im not sure what else would fit though. As for an air filter, it seems you will need an adaptor and then just put a normal filter on. Everything is here, http://www.bmikarts.com/shop/?shop=1&cat=165 And if you dont have a fuel tank you can use this http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Clone-Fuel-Tank-711145-7254 The governor is not necessary

 

[ThunderGoatz]

will i need fuel lines or does the tank hook up straight to the engine?

 

[OzFab]

A lot of guys on here talk about predator engines. As far as I'm aware they come ready to run & they're not to expensive (I can't say first hand as I nothing apart from what I've read here). It might pay to do a forum search to get more info

 

[ThunderGoatz]

i got nothing about the predator engine. i did a google search and i believe its just a honda clone, still need answers though about steering.

 

[iswim_reelyfast]

There are many factors to steering and proper setup. This gonna be full suspension or the ol rectangle with 4 wheels? Positive caster will help it track straight and a little camber will give good contact when cornering. Need a little background. Google "go kart steering geometry" I hate to be the one to say search it up but it's how you'll learn, that and a little trial and error works!

 

[jman231994]

Yea you will need fuel lines, and maybe an inline tap if the tank doesnt have one. In saying that, the tank may come with some fuel line etc

 

[ThunderGoatz]

i searched some more and found a video on exactly what i neeeded for steering. Now to find one about throttle setup.