Eztrail
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And had to make a stud to mount the valve cover. The mounting boss is off center so I had to grind the thread off 1 side of the stud to clear the rocker trunion. This is a before pic. Sorry didnt get an after.
Offroad big block buggy
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Eztrail
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Battery box done. Exhaust is almost done. Had to make a new exhaust flange. Need to buy an exhaust hanger and springs & hooks for a slip joint in the middle. Carb and tank are just sitting there.
Whitetrashrocker
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Im liking the build.
I'd like to make a single seater in that fashion.
I'd like to make a single seater in that fashion.
Eztrail
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Thank you,
Yeah that would be cool. Power to weight ratio would be nice!
Yeah that would be cool. Power to weight ratio would be nice!
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
That would be only thing I could say, is that engine looks small in there....
Eztrail
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Small but hope its sufficient. I had this build in a 200lb heavier utility sxs and it performed well. Only difference is ive added the 1.3 rockers. So less weight and more power, I hope I'm good. If not I have a vangaurd 570cc I can swap into it.
Eztrail
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Took the kart out for a test ride today. Not 100% yet but now can start tweaking things. Pics to come soon
Eztrail
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Lots of intake and engine noise right behind the head. So making a stainless Firewall, going to add some foam padding to the front side. 
Master Hack
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Got a good source for dat purdy 'luminum fuel cell/tank/container?
i like dat!
i like dat!
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Break out the check book. Them things look aluminum, but they are gold lined apparently.
Eztrail
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Ebay, paid 135$ for it
Master Hack
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Yeah thats where i've been looking. I always wonder about quailty, given the source.
The last few things l got from ebay have actually been decent quality.
The last few things l got from ebay have actually been decent quality.
Eztrail
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The aluminum is thin. I was concerned that it wouldn't hold up, but its been fine so far. Better option would be to buy a USA made tank. Also the spun aluminum was soo rough i was worried someone would get a sliver by rubbing it. So I sanded down the surface some.
Master Hack
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Doesn't sound so attractive now. Still half price of a USA made cell.
I've had problems with leaky caps, or caps that are a fight to get open or closed.
l'm like'n the old school 1/2 turn cap or the threaded pipe caps.
I've had problems with leaky caps, or caps that are a fight to get open or closed.
l'm like'n the old school 1/2 turn cap or the threaded pipe caps.
Eztrail
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Yeah and the cap isn't vented. Ended up using one off a clone that I modified to fit then drilling a hole in it to vent.