Spider Carts Recluse

[cpt.skier]

Hey guys. I recently bought plans for Spider Carts Recluse. I'm wondering if there are any modifications I should be planning on making immediately. I have a Honda GX120, but I may need to switch (the engine was previously used on a pump and the pump section has become rust to the shaft). If I cannot use this engine what is a good option?

 

[redsox985]

Try to put some penetrating oil on it. It may still be a tapered shaft and thus useless but it is worth a shot. That is a pretty small kart so, depending upon your size, you may want to lengthen it, which will change all the angles and possibly other measurements.

 

[r97]

if it is tapered,
1. if your lucky you may find a tapered clutch that fits it on ebay.
2. get a tapered sprocket or pulley (if one exists) and run that to a js (1 to 1 ratio) with a normal clutch.
3. have a machine shop machine the crank shaft.
4. install a new crank shaft.
5. make an adapter.

 

[TimG]

The Recluse is small, lengthing the frame is a must unless it's for a small kids. Even then you might want some growing room.
My son and I just finished a recluse, we used a 6.0Hp. robin subaru from the small engine warehouse for $225.00 shipped. Were very happy with the motor and it has plenty of power.

 

[cpt.skier]

I'm probably going to grow to about 5 foot 8 inches (wishful thinking). How much should I be lengthening the kart original plans. Maybe five inches?

 

[Blazkowiez]

What is seat back to pedal on the frame currently?

 

[MacfarlaneRacers]

I dident post them.

 

[r97]

Hondas are an option.
Briggs ??
Remember Though If Your Slow & Steady You Just Aint Goin Fast Enough !!! :]

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[glb7]

Hondas are an option.
Briggs ??
Remember Though If Your Slow & Steady You Just Aint Goin Fast Enough !!! :]

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i think something is wrong with his computer maybe? he put this in my thread...

 

[Doc Sprocket]

i think something is wrong with his computer maybe?

When you say, "computer", do you mean the "computer" you would wear a helmet on?

 

[glb7]

When you say, "computer", do you mean the "computer" you would wear a helmet on?

Ha!

 

[redsox985]

I think he clicked multi quote then went to a different thread and quick posted and it attached those from elsewhere.