Karttekk
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Here's my latest "Hall of Shame" restoration project. I wanted to convert a basic 2 seater, live axle kart to an electric start model with LED headlights. I've done and sold a bunch of basic machines along with a Carbide restoration but wanted to take a shot an electric start machine. Picked up this older 475/485 Series Manco 2 seater, replaced the older Briggs flathead electric start engine that was on there (which had no battery or wiring) with a new 6.5 HP electric start Carroll Stream engine. Special thanks to JT for suggesting what I should charge when I sold the flathead by the way. Painted the frame and wheels, replaced the engine, fabricated and mounted a battery box and added a battery, made a new seat bottom, added LED lights on a 5 amp fused circuit, replaced the rear tires, installed a new 30 Series torque converter and belt, replaced the sprocket, installed a push button kill switch on the steering support, made a custom "dashboard" to mount the headlight switch, installed a new brake band, installed a new drive cover and aligned the front end. Turned out okay I think.