question on harbor freight clone

[shake this]

I'm thinking about picking one up considering I can't keep my b&s running but it looks like the pull start will be facing the seat if I pick up this one.

http://www.harborfreight.com/65-hp-horizontal-shaft-overhead-valve-gas-engine-66014.html

Is it possible to rotate the pull start? Also the gas tank is going to be right behind the seat (my drive wheel is on the driver side). It would be a real pain in the butt to switch everything over to the passenger side tire because of the band brake.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

yes, you can rotate the pull start.

whats wrong with the gas tank behind the seat?

 

[shake this]

Just don't like it that close to my daughter but it'll be ok.

I've also been reading about the throttle, looks like it's nit just a easy hook up I guess?

 

[Bluethunder3320]

there are different mounting plates you can get for the throttle, some take up the space where the gas tank is, and some dont. lots of kits are available, but there are plenty of DIY solutions on this site.

you can mess with the fuel tank and put it differnt places, but remember its gravity feed so if you put it lower than the carb inlet then youll have to get a fuel pump, battery, wiring, and could be a nightmare.

 

[shake this]

Did a little searching and the site has some great examples on how to hook up the throttle so it shouldn't be that bad... I HOPE

Thanks for the help.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

no problem. if you have trouble with setting it up let me know since im in the process of hooking up my throttle on my clone right now, and ill be helping a friend do his too.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Yes- good luck, and ask for help anytime! I just did an ungoverned clone throttle, governed is quite a bit easier.

 

[shake this]

Thinks again guys. I'm quickly running out of time to have the kart ready in time for my daughters birthday. Can't seem to keep the b&s engine running. It's the carb on tank style and it's not picking up gas on a regular bases and keeps stalling out. Only thing I haven't replaced is the diaphragm. If that doesn't fix it then I'll buy the clone. Her birthday is next weekend so time is not on my side.

 

[devino246]

Thinks again guys. I'm quickly running out of time to have the kart ready in time for my daughters birthday. Can't seem to keep the b&s engine running. It's the carb on tank style and it's not picking up gas on a regular bases and keeps stalling out. Only thing I haven't replaced is the diaphragm. If that doesn't fix it then I'll buy the clone. Her birthday is next weekend so time is not on my side.

Sounds like you got it figured out. Let us know how it goes.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

replace the diaphram, if that doesnt work it could be a vaccum leak from the carb and the engine.

 

[rgvkid]

Did you try the Carb cleaner around the gaskets while running. Anderkart gave me that tip, if it has a leak it'll suck up the cleaner and bog down a bit.

 

[shake this]

Yea...tried it, I'm really hope it's the diaphragm but I'm really starting to have my doubts.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

if not i dont know what it would be lol.

 

[shake this]

Let's keep our fingers crossed that it is. If not, I'm afraid it's going to end up as a home for fish at the bottom of some lake.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

hmm.... buy a new carby? lol

 

[shake this]

hmm.... buy a new carby? lol

I figure for the price of a new carb it wouldn't be that much more to pick up a 6.5 clone. I'm figuring with coupon and all, it would be about $100 plus tax right now.

 

[shake this]

Picked up the diaphragm at lunch and ran out to my brothers shop to install it. Seems to be running better. No drive time, just had the back jacked up and was using the brake to put a load on the wheel. Guess this weekend will be the true test...gosh I hope this works.

Thanks to everyone for all the help. I know an 8 year old little girl that will be very happy and a father that will always be greatful.

I'll try not to be such a pain during the build process on the 2nd kart.

 

[rgvkid]

Hey man, thats what these forums are for. Info, Insight, Help, and Paying it forward. Im sure our 2nd karts will be much easier now that we have better ideas on what, how, and where to buy parts are more familiar to us. Sh's gonna have a Great Birthday and memories that will last a lifetime.
Your a great Dad!

Hey Shake, where are you located?

 

[shake this]

In Lubbock Texas, about 120 miles South of Amarillo, and you?

 

[rgvkid]

Just curious if you were local. Im in Los Angeles, just realized i didn't have my location on the User details.