BaconBitRacing
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Just practice being innocent, works all the time, so I've heard... I'm sure Denny would help you out with practice, he can play an unhappy wife quite well... so I've heard...
'wittle 'wesistor (Mini Jeep)
- Thread starter Functional Artist
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Functional Artist
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I had ta go to the hardware store ta get some...hardwares 
...some 5/16" x 1" Carrage bolts & some 5/16" x 18 Loc-nuts (for mounting the (2) motors)
...& a couple of outdoor gate hinges (Mini-Jeep Hood Hinges)
Here is an example of some actual Jeep Hood Hinges
So, I trimmed the hinges up a bit
...& did some smoothin' & roundin' (the left one is pretty much done & the right is still "in the rough")
...& then, mounted 'em on the Cowl
Another view
...some 5/16" x 1" Carrage bolts & some 5/16" x 18 Loc-nuts (for mounting the (2) motors)
...& a couple of outdoor gate hinges (Mini-Jeep Hood Hinges)
Here is an example of some actual Jeep Hood Hinges
So, I trimmed the hinges up a bit
...& did some smoothin' & roundin' (the left one is pretty much done & the right is still "in the rough")
...& then, mounted 'em on the Cowl
Another view
Functional Artist
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Hey ain't the dash supposed to go under that top part, cover, thingy?
Well, Ima glad you asked
Yup, we already have limited "knee" space available, up under there
...but, these style Jeeps have a good size space above the Cowl (outside view)
...& up under the windshield (inside view)
So, Ima thinkin' that I can incorporate "my" dash into that "area"
* I don't really want a windshield
...but, maybe I can just fabricate a "bottom section" (backside of the dash)
...& then, maybe make & use the windshield hinges to cover up the open sides of the dash
Well, Ima glad you asked
Yup, we already have limited "knee" space available, up under there
...but, these style Jeeps have a good size space above the Cowl (outside view)
...& up under the windshield (inside view)
So, Ima thinkin' that I can incorporate "my" dash into that "area"
* I don't really want a windshield
...but, maybe I can just fabricate a "bottom section" (backside of the dash)
...& then, maybe make & use the windshield hinges to cover up the open sides of the dash
Denny
Canned Monster
They really do need a windshield to look right.
Functional Artist
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Hey Denny,
I going to "keep an open mind" about it
...but, Ima thinkin' that a having FS (full size) driver, driving a (~2:1 scale) mini-Jeep
...that the top of the windshield will be right in the "line of sight"
Functional Artist
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I picked up a 10' roll of #35 chain from TSC (~$22.00) (remember we have to "chain up" (2) motors)
...& a couple of Master Links (AKA Connecting Links) (~$5.00)
Wrapped "it" around the drive & driven sprockets
...took out most of the slack
...& then, had it "end" on the "big" sprocket, for easy marking (marked with a silver marker)
So easy to see/find "the spot" even after taking it off the sprocket(s)
...& a couple of Master Links (AKA Connecting Links) (~$5.00)
Wrapped "it" around the drive & driven sprockets
...took out most of the slack
...& then, had it "end" on the "big" sprocket, for easy marking (marked with a silver marker)
So easy to see/find "the spot" even after taking it off the sprocket(s)
Functional Artist
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Um...almost forgot, I used a straight edge to align the sprockets
Put the "trimmed" piece of chain on the sprocket(s)
Here are the (3) parts of the Master Link
Installed the Connecting Link
...then, installed the outer part of the link
...& then, I installed the "Snap Link" using a pair of Needle Nose Plyers
Looks like this when properly "snapped" in place
* Note, the "opening" of the "Snap Link" should be oriented toward the rear
Right motor is all "chained up"
Put the "trimmed" piece of chain on the sprocket(s)
Here are the (3) parts of the Master Link
Installed the Connecting Link
...then, installed the outer part of the link
...& then, I installed the "Snap Link" using a pair of Needle Nose Plyers
Looks like this when properly "snapped" in place
* Note, the "opening" of the "Snap Link" should be oriented toward the rear
Right motor is all "chained up"
Denny
Canned Monster
Still is going to need a windshield to look right. Just add more padding to the seat.
Functional Artist
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Um...almost forgot about the axle "keys" 
This dual motor set up will need (4) "keys" in the axle
...(1) for the brake drum
...(1) for the drive wheel
...& (2) for the driven sprockets
They are new but, sometimes you gotta "clean" 'em up a bit
...just sliding them around on a piece of sandpaper usually works pretty good
* I always try to "knock off" the corners
...so, there are no sharp corners to get caught on stuff (like axle, key slot imperfections)
Speaking of key slot imperfections, I've noticed (& had to deal with) many key slot imperfections on axles & in the components too
...where the "key" just won't quite fit (or fully seat) in the slot
Close up pic
A metal file with a nice square profile usually does a good job of "cleaning this situation up"
Close up pic
After a little bit of "cleaning" it should "seat" down in the grove (on the component) nice-n-flat
...& in the slot in the axle too
...& then, slide together & look like this
* See how that "key" works to mechanically "lock" the axle with the component
...so, they rotate together
This dual motor set up will need (4) "keys" in the axle
...(1) for the brake drum
...(1) for the drive wheel
...& (2) for the driven sprockets
They are new but, sometimes you gotta "clean" 'em up a bit
...just sliding them around on a piece of sandpaper usually works pretty good
* I always try to "knock off" the corners
...so, there are no sharp corners to get caught on stuff (like axle, key slot imperfections)
Speaking of key slot imperfections, I've noticed (& had to deal with) many key slot imperfections on axles & in the components too
...where the "key" just won't quite fit (or fully seat) in the slot
Close up pic
A metal file with a nice square profile usually does a good job of "cleaning this situation up"
Close up pic
After a little bit of "cleaning" it should "seat" down in the grove (on the component) nice-n-flat
...& in the slot in the axle too
...& then, slide together & look like this
* See how that "key" works to mechanically "lock" the axle with the component
...so, they rotate together
Denny
Canned Monster
Or you could just use a hammer and really get it to lock in!
BaconBitRacing
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That’s what I do.
Functional Artist
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While Ima wasa doin' stuff, Ima wasa justa showin' folks how I dided itThat’s what I do.
...'cause somea folks justa don'ta knowa howa ta do'a these stuffs
Aren't we supposed to show folks how to properly do stuff?
...& a hammer is the very last tool, some folks should "pick up" when trying to fix or repair their karts
Functional Artist
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Before assembling the rear axle, I cleaned up & painted the rear wheel spacers
The left side is just (1) piece
...& the right side is (2) pieces (put a couple of scrap pieces, to good use)
...so, they would be (dry) ready, when I got to that step of the project
Boom! done
...but, wait...
...Um...looks like I forgot to tighten a few bolts
OK that's better
* Notice: How the Wheel Spacers keep the wheel "in place" on the axle
...so, they can't move around or slide (or back & forth) on the axle
...& also, Lock-Nuts for all
The left side is just (1) piece
...& the right side is (2) pieces (put a couple of scrap pieces, to good use)
...so, they would be (dry) ready, when I got to that step of the project
Boom! done
...but, wait...
...Um...looks like I forgot to tighten a few bolts OK that's better
* Notice: How the Wheel Spacers keep the wheel "in place" on the axle
...so, they can't move around or slide (or back & forth) on the axle
...& also, Lock-Nuts for all
Functional Artist
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Ima gonna place an order tomorrow
...so, I double checked my measurements
...& did some figurin'
It looks like I can get the (2) side panels
...plus, another side panel (if I mess (1) of them up)
...& another extra piece or "drop" (technical term) out of a 48" x 96" sheet
Ima gonna see if I can get the "steel place" to do some of the "heavy lifting" or long bends for me
...so, I drew up what I had in mind ta show 'em
Take (2) of the 16" x 72" piece(s)
...& bend them so that they are 13" wide x 72"
...with a 1 1/2" "lip" on each, of the long sides
...so, I double checked my measurements
...& did some figurin'
It looks like I can get the (2) side panels
...plus, another side panel (if I mess (1) of them up)
...& another extra piece or "drop" (technical term) out of a 48" x 96" sheet
Ima gonna see if I can get the "steel place" to do some of the "heavy lifting" or long bends for me
...so, I drew up what I had in mind ta show 'em
Take (2) of the 16" x 72" piece(s)
...& bend them so that they are 13" wide x 72"
...with a 1 1/2" "lip" on each, of the long sides
Functional Artist
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When I went to put the rear wheel retaining nut on, I didn't like the way the nut went "right up" against the rubber seal, on the bearing
I didn't have any 1" washers
...so, looking around, I noticed that 1" hardware store washers are big 'ol, huge & bulky things (~1/8" thick)
I had some of the scraps from cutting out the headlight holes in the grille that looked like it should work
...so, I drilled 'em out with a couple of "Step" Drill bits
...& they seemed to turn out pretty good
...but, I drilled 'em out too big
Well, let me try this again (I used a 1" hole saw this time)
Went ahead & cut a stack of 'em (while I was at it)
They turned out like this
Cleaned 'em up a bit
...& tried 'er on the axle
All "buttoned up" (Yup, that look's better)
I didn't have any 1" washers
...so, looking around, I noticed that 1" hardware store washers are big 'ol, huge & bulky things (~1/8" thick)
I had some of the scraps from cutting out the headlight holes in the grille that looked like it should work
...so, I drilled 'em out with a couple of "Step" Drill bits
...& they seemed to turn out pretty good
...but, I drilled 'em out too big
Well, let me try this again (I used a 1" hole saw this time)
Went ahead & cut a stack of 'em (while I was at it)
They turned out like this
Cleaned 'em up a bit
...& tried 'er on the axle
All "buttoned up" (Yup, that look's better)
BaconBitRacing
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One of my favorite parts of working on karts is making what you need with what you got. That's all Master Hack does!
Functional Artist
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Bouncin' around again
...but, that is what you do in a Jeep
The battery box will be mounted under the vehicle
...& hopefully doesn't have to be "messed with" for a long time
...but, we will still have "remote access" thru the BMS connector for monitoring & troubleshooting
The SC box will be mostly up under the body too
* The running board/fender will cover that exposed front portion, of the box
I set it up so the box is easily accessible
...so, "if" there is ever an issue, you just have to unbolt the boxes, retaining bolts
...& lower the whole box, right down, to the ground (floor level)
Then, pretty much everything (SC's, fuse box, connectors etc.) will be right there
...& easy to "get to" & "work on"
Then, when done, just raise the box back up into position & secure (bolt) it in place
...but, that is what you do in a Jeep
The battery box will be mounted under the vehicle
...& hopefully doesn't have to be "messed with" for a long time
...but, we will still have "remote access" thru the BMS connector for monitoring & troubleshooting
The SC box will be mostly up under the body too
* The running board/fender will cover that exposed front portion, of the box
I set it up so the box is easily accessible
...so, "if" there is ever an issue, you just have to unbolt the boxes, retaining bolts
...& lower the whole box, right down, to the ground (floor level)
Then, pretty much everything (SC's, fuse box, connectors etc.) will be right there
...& easy to "get to" & "work on"
Then, when done, just raise the box back up into position & secure (bolt) it in place
Functional Artist
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I also "ran" the wiring harness up thru the floorboard via a rubber gromet
* Notice, I installed it in a "slot"
...so, it's removable (if/when necessary) like for painting the body &/or replacing body panels
...without having to "mess with" the wiring or disconnecting stuff
* Notice, I installed it in a "slot"
...so, it's removable (if/when necessary) like for painting the body &/or replacing body panels
...without having to "mess with" the wiring or disconnecting stuff
Functional Artist
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Well...this "lonesome little guy" is the straw that broke the camels back
I found it just sitting on the side of the road (homeless)
...so, I gave 'em a little "pep talk" & loaded 'em on the truck
but,
Then my wife came home
...& all Hell broke loose (Armageddon)
So, yesterday Ima was in "clean up mode" (unless I wanna die)
...& (secretly) inspecting my new acquistion
* That little Honda engine started right up & ran good
...so, I connected the garden hose
...& quickly (with water shooting everywhere) found out why it was homeless
...the Pressure Washer Pump housing is cracked
Well, it's still a good little Honda engine (with built in On/Off switch & a Fuel Cut-Off valve)
...& I can (potentially) see a Mini-Jeep Push Bumper/Brush Guard being made outta the handle of that cart
So, a Yup, back ta Clean up Mode
I found it just sitting on the side of the road (homeless)
...so, I gave 'em a little "pep talk" & loaded 'em on the truck
but,
Then my wife came home
...& all Hell broke loose (Armageddon)
So, yesterday Ima was in "clean up mode" (unless I wanna die)
...& (secretly) inspecting my new acquistion
* That little Honda engine started right up & ran good
...so, I connected the garden hose
...& quickly (with water shooting everywhere) found out why it was homeless
...the Pressure Washer Pump housing is cracked
Well, it's still a good little Honda engine (with built in On/Off switch & a Fuel Cut-Off valve)
...& I can (potentially) see a Mini-Jeep Push Bumper/Brush Guard being made outta the handle of that cart
So, a Yup, back ta Clean up Mode
BaconBitRacing
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Well, we all knew it wouldn't last forever... Dem pressure washers get cracked pumps all da time. Clean up fast!