Photos of Layout

[BirdFanatic]

Pictures for jim of layout
Update:Shes ALIVE lol im bottle feeding her but shes working off of it ill post a video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcFlLqJ9otc&list=UUH-cDDI8_jaAWkY90LuARLg

 

[BirdFanatic]

 

[ML-TOYS]

I cant figure out how those shocks function

 

[Doc Sprocket]

If I'm not mistaken, they are just rubber dampers. I think I read that somewhere.

 

[firemanjim]

Thanks Cameron. That's what I wanted to see..... Where did you find the tag I was talking about? I'm glad you actually got it this time. NOW we can help you out...... I sure do like it...... If you were near me in any way..... I would trade you for one of my Chevy Tahoe's....... Yes, I like it that much......

 

[firemanjim]

I cant figure out how those shocks function

They do look funny, how they sit.... Don't they?

If I'm not mistaken, they are just rubber dampers. I think I read that somewhere.

Bingo! This is the type grande prix karts I drove as a child. The ride was what you expected from a race car...... Kinda rough! If you look at the front end, it merely pivots back and forth like a see-saw..... The shocks just help to keep it centered, IIRC, they are going to be real stiff. That angle that they sit, helps them do the job efficiently.
The rear is a little better. It should be like a 3-4 leaf spring running parallel with the axle. It holds up the kart much like that on the front of a 32 ford. Again, the angle of the shocks is for efficiency......
Of course, I'm no expert..... I'm just going by what I remember/know....... Quite possible that I'm fool of poop......

 

[Joe-405]

If it is a Malibu car the ones I drove were way different. But it will help you to know that they were based off a Lola T506 chassis and were also called a virage racer.

The pic is what I used to run all the time here in okc. Late 80's early 90's

 

[firemanjim]

Hey, Joe rang a bell in my head..... I think that track WAS called Virage....and the Malibu Grand Prix were like the one you posted. There is one for sale here, but @$4000, I got to pass.....

 

[BirdFanatic]

That was the virage yes but it also depends on where that karts where made that one was made in tx if remember correctly this one was either made at the San Fransisco location the northridge location or the woodland hills location they very in shape designs (from what i have seen i'm not an expert ) .This one might be a old early 70s model

 

[BirdFanatic]

Thanks Cameron. That's what I wanted to see..... Where did you find the tag I was talking about? I'm glad you actually got it this time. NOW we can help you out...... I sure do like it...... If you were near me in any way..... I would trade you for one of my Chevy Tahoe's....... Yes, I like it that much......

The tag was on the engine and though's sticker things are all over the kart

 

[BirdFanatic]

How many volts/Amp's do you think that starter uses .Because he gave me a car battery to power it lol.Is that over kill (should i trade it in and get a small ATV battery

 

[ML-TOYS]

I thought the tag jim inquired about originally was the kart manufacturer not engine, but i may be mistaken.

 

[BirdFanatic]

I thought the tag jim inquired about originally was the kart manufacturer not engine, but i may be mistaken.

The only other sticker i can find would be the troy lee designs its on both sides of where you put your feet and in the back were the engine is.I will take a pic or two when camera is done charging.

 

[firemanjim]

I thought the tag jim inquired about originally was the kart manufacturer not engine, but i may be mistaken.

Yep, there has to be a manufacturers tag for the chassis..... Look real close. It might be just a series of numbers.....
Troy Lee designs is not the manufacturer.......

 

[BirdFanatic]

I found two separate sets of numbers and letters there on the trans. I could not find any other marks on the frame (just like the fl250 the stamp is on the back actually in the metal)i could not find that anywhere just on the trans
Here are the parts i have for though's drum brakes

Yep, there has to be a manufacturers tag for the chassis..... Look real close. It might be just a series of numbers.....
Troy Lee designs is not the manufacturer.......

 

[BirdFanatic]

is a car battery to big for the electricstart

 

[OzFab]

That depends on how big but, generally, I wouldn't think so; the system will only draw what it needs, it's not like the battery is pushing on the system... it's a bit like having a 10 gallon fuel tank connected to a 212cc predator, there's enough fuel to run the engine for days but, it will only use what it needs...

 

[BirdFanatic]

Thanks good way to explain it.i freaked out for a second lol because it said 500 cca at 12 volts only problem is its to big to fit in the battery holder they made (thinking about selling it and getting a atv battery )
Do you know how to get multiple colors of paint of fiber glass sanding is really slow considering there are 4-5 different colors

 

[OzFab]

CCA = Cold Cranking Amps; 500cca @ 12V is what it's capable of, all that means is it won't go flat as quick but, it also means it will take longer to recharge...

Using the fuel tank analogy again, the fuel is still running through a 1/4" hose, which controls the flow rate (which is akin to voltage)it doesn't flow much quicker just because there's more fluid behind it (the amount of fuel is akin to amperage)...

Now, there's likely to be one or two who will jump in & say "no, the size of the hose = resistence" or something like that but, for this exercise, it works...

Having said that, you're probably best to find a smaller battery if, for no other reason than to reduce weight...
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I was working in a panel shop some years ago when a project arrived, a '78 Corvette with at least 15 different colours on it (no, I'm not exaggerating, the paint was 1/4" thick!). The boss pondered what was the "best" way (meaning the quickest, most cost effective way) & finally decided on bead blasting. Bead blasting is a lot gentler than sand blasting a can be more accurately pressure regulated to only remove what material is necessary...

Having said that, it's not cheap & I'm not sure it would be cost effective for you so, I suggest you invest in one of these & some 80-120grit discs to suit. If you're lucky enough, you'll find a shop vac to fit where the dust bag attaches to remove the majority of the dust as you create it...

 

[ML-TOYS]

The orbital sander would be the easiest for you and theres less chance of damaging the fiberglass more.
As far as blasting it you would have to take it to a place that does soda blasting. Basically its baking soda that explodes on impact, kinda cool.