What does this motor need?

[Randy15644]

Hi guys, I just bought a go kart frame and a used motor off marketplace, but the motor is missing a few things and was wondering if anyone knows what parts I need. I’m new to this so I have no clue what it’s missing but from what I’ve found I think I need a throttle, air filter and carburetor? If anyone could confirm or let me know what it needs I would really appreciate it.

 

[bob58o]

I don’t know much about the engine…. Assuming it’s like a a Honda Clone OHV….

Exhaust, Valve cover, Rocker arms, pushrods, gaskets, (maybe lifters, maybe a camshaft), spark plug

 

[Denny]

That’s nothing but parts. Cost you more to fix it than a new predator.

 

[G.W]

Hopefully you didn't pay too much for that engine, it needs way too much to be worth it. Besides there's no telling if the valves and piston ever became friends

 

[panchothedog]

Did the engine come with the kart. The reason I asked is about 2 years ago I bought a Tomberlin brand go kart. Never were a big seller, and I have only seen
2 or 3 others here on the forum. Mine came with the original Mitsubishi engine and it even ran. I threw it away. You will never find parts for it. I'm into hopping them up, so after market speed equipment was a must. Do like Denny sugest.
Go to your local Harbor Freight store and buy yourself a brand new Predator engine. Either a 212cc or a 224cc. Comes with a guarantee, will start on the 2nd or 3rd pull, and will give you years of service. Don't know anything about you, but if you are or ever were a car guy you will understand this.
The 212 and now the 224 Predator engine are the small block Chevy of the go kart world.

 

[pearl111]

It needs a new Predator 212